HEAD-TO-HEAD CLIMATOLOGY & COASTAL AUDIT
Mallorca vs Menorca: Which Balearic Island Has Better Beaches?
Mallorca delivers dramatic limestone mountain coves in the Tramuntana paired with extensive southern sandbars. Menorca, a protected UNESCO Biosphere, offers untamed pine-fringed turquoise calas with stricter preservation.
The Verdict at a Glance: Mallorca for road-trip variety and dramatic cliffs; Menorca for pristine turquoise coves and peaceful swimming.
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
Beach Profiles8 beaches
Spain
Menorca
Peak Sea Temp (NOAA)25.9°C
Average Water Clarity4.7 / 5.0
Sand vs Pebble100% Sand
Average Daily Budget~€49/day
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°
14.5°
Feb
14.1°
13.9°
Mar
14.3°
14.2°
Apr
15.6°
15.4°
May
18.3°
17.9°
Jun
21.9°
21.4°
Jul
24.9°
24.5°
Aug
26.2°
25.9°
Sep
24.9°
24.7°
Oct
22.2°
22.1°
Nov
19°
18.9°
Dec
16.3°
16.3°
Mallorca Menorca
Top Beaches: Mallorca vs Menorca
Featured Mallorca Coves
4.7
Mallorca (Santanyí / Cape Ses Salines), Balearic Islands, Spain•Balearic Sea (Mediterranean)
2nd Longest swim season in Balearic Sea · 147 days
26.2°C sea
46/day
White Sand
30.5°C• Scenic
Cars from €28/d
