Platja des Trenc (Es Trenc)

Platja des Trenc, usually written Es Trenc, is a long natural beach in the municipality of Ses Salines on the south-east coast of Mallorca, in Spain's Balearic Islands, about 50 km south-east of Palma. It is a day-trip destination rather than a city beach, and many visitors consider it the best beach reachable from Palma. The sand is white and fine, the water is a bright turquoise that shades to deep blue, and the clarity is excellent on calm days. The beach is backed by dunes and, behind them, the salt flats of Ses Salines, which give the setting a wild, open character unlike the developed resorts of the Bay of Palma. It is long and straight rather than a cove, and it is exposed to the open sea, so the water can be breezy or have small waves when the wind rises, although it is usually gentle in summer. The sea is shallow for a long distance from the shore, which suits wading and swimming. Development is deliberately limited. A small number of beach bars (chiringuitos) provide food and drink, sunbeds and parasols can be hired, and paid car parks serve the access points, but there are few trees, so natural shade is absent and visitors need sun protection. Naturist sections at the far ends of the beach are accepted and clearly separate from the family areas. The atmosphere ranges from lively near the main access to quiet and almost empty farther along, and walking away from the car parks is the easiest way to find space. Access is mainly by car on the Ma-6014 via Campos, a drive of about 50 to 60 minutes from Palma. By public transport, TIB line 502 runs from Palma Estació Intermodal toward Colònia de Sant Jordi, followed by a walk of about 1.5 km along the coast; seasonal shuttles from Campos and Sa Ràpita have run in summer, so visitors check tib.org for current schedules. Summer buses fill up. Parking is paid and fills early in July and August. The beach suits families, swimmers, walkers, photographers and nature lovers who want space and natural scenery, and it is best visited early or outside high season. The Ses Salines authorities publish information on the protected natural area.