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Mallorca vs Ibiza: Island Beach Comparison

Mallorca offers grand scale, scenic mountain drives, and vast family-friendly sands. Ibiza and neighboring Formentera offer crystalline shallow water, legendary sunset spots, and upscale beach clubs.

The Verdict at a Glance: Mallorca for scenic grandeur and diverse coves; Ibiza for electric cyan shallows and sunset beach club culture.

Direct Coastal Comparison

Spain

Mallorca

Peak Sea Temp (NOAA)26.5°C
Average Water Clarity4.7 / 5.0
Sand vs Pebble88% Sand
Average Daily Budget~€50/day
Verified Beach Profiles8 beaches
Spain

Ibiza & Formentera

Peak Sea Temp (NOAA)26.5°C
Average Water Clarity4.7 / 5.0
Sand vs Pebble83% Sand
Average Daily Budget~€54/day
Verified Beach Profiles6 beaches

12-Month Sea Temperature Comparison (30-Year NOAA Baseline)

Comparing average coastal ocean temperatures month by month to help you choose the best time for swimming.

Jan
14.7°
14.7°
Feb
14.1°
14.1°
Mar
14.3°
14.4°
Apr
15.6°
15.8°
May
18.3°
18.5°
Jun
21.9°
22.1°
Jul
24.9°
25.1°
Aug
26.2°
26.2°
Sep
24.9°
24.8°
Oct
22.2°
22°
Nov
19°
18.8°
Dec
16.3°
16.1°
Mallorca Ibiza & Formentera

Top Beaches: Mallorca vs Ibiza & Formentera

Featured Mallorca Coves

Caló des Màrmols in Mallorca (Santanyí / Cape Ses Salines), Balearic Islands, Spain, Spain
#1
Mallorca (Santanyí / Cape Ses Salines), Balearic Islands, Spain, SpainBalearic Sea (Mediterranean)
26.2°C sea
46/day
White Sand
30.5°C Scenic
Cala Mondrago in Santanyi, Mallorca, Spain
#2
Blue Flag
Santanyi, Mallorca, SpainBalearic Sea
26.1°C sea
50/day
White Sand
35°C Kids
Es Trenc in Mallorca, Balearics, Spain
#3
Mallorca, Balearics, SpainBalearic Sea
26.2°C sea
43/day
White Sand
35°C Kids
Caló des Moro in Mallorca, Balearics, Spain
#4
Mallorca, Balearics, SpainBalearic Sea
26.1°C sea
47/day
White Sand
35°C Scenic

Featured Ibiza & Formentera Coves

Cala d'Hort in Balearic Islands (Ibiza), Spain
#1
Blue Flag
Balearic Islands (Ibiza), SpainBalearic Sea (Mediterranean)
26.5°C sea
70/day
Golden Sand
30°C Kids
Platja de Migjorn in Formentera, Balearics, Spain
#2
Formentera, Balearics, SpainBalearic Sea
26.1°C sea
50/day
White Sand
35°C Kids
Cala Salada & Saladeta in Balearic Islands (Ibiza), Spain
#3
Blue Flag
Balearic Islands (Ibiza), SpainBalearic Sea (Mediterranean)
26.5°C sea
65/day
White Sand
30°C Kids
Playa de Ses Illetes in Formentera, Spain
#4
Formentera, SpainBalearic Sea
26.1°C sea
49/day
Golden Sand
35°C Kids