Forget Indonesia and the Bahamas – Mallorca has its own pink sand beach

Beaches such as Cala Torta, Cala Agulla, and Cala Varques, located on the island’s northeast and east coasts respectively, are among the spots where this curious effect can be observed. While the sand itself isn't truly pink, the combination of marine sediments, specific minerals, and the way sunlight interacts with the landscape creates a warm-toned appearance reminiscent of the famous pink beaches of the eastern Mediterranean.

@lunas_travel Did you know there are pink beaches in Mallorca? Yup, this dreamy spot is Cala Agulla, and depending on the light, the sand here takes on the softest pink hue — especially at sunrise or sunset. But why is the beach pink? Pink beaches usually get their color from tiny fragments of coral, shells, or red marine organisms mixed into the sand. In Cala Agulla’s case, it’s a combination of light minerals, sun reflection, and a touch of sea magic that gives it that blush glow. It’s subtle, it’s rare, and it’s right here in Mallorca. #PinkBeach #MallorcaMagic #HiddenGems #TravelInspiration #beachvibes ♬ Pink Pony Club x We Found Love - ALTÉGO

This phenomenon, which typically occurs during peak sunlight hours or at sunset, is neither permanent nor consistent, but it is striking enough to inspire photos and social media posts under hashtags such as #PinkBeachMallorca.

Coastal geology experts explain that, unlike naturally pink sand beaches where the colour comes from crushed coral, this effect is due to the composition of the sand grains and organic marine debris carried in by the tides.

While it is not a unique phenomenon worldwide, it adds yet another attraction to the already extensive array of coastal landscapes Mallorca offers its visitors. For those dreaming of a “pink beach,” these coves provide a local and naturally spectacular version of that vision.