Can Picafort Holidays: Beaches, Talaiots and Son Real
Illes Balears · Balearic Islands · Spain · 7,257 residents · on the coast
Son Real necropolis
Dolmen de Son Bauló de Dalt
Es Figueral de Son Real
Talaiot de sa Cova de sa Nineta
Na PatanaCan Picafort is a small coastal town of 7,257 people on Mallorca's north-east shore, sitting just 6 metres above the sea. What sets it apart from other Balearic resorts is the archaeology on its doorstep: the Son Real necropolis lies 1.6 miles away and the Dolmen de Son Bauló de Dalt barely 0.8 miles out, with more prehistoric sites scattered through the Santa Margalida countryside. The town beach, Platja de Santa Margalida, is a short walk from the centre, and quieter sand at Na Patana and Platja de s'Home Mort is close by. Palma de Mallorca airport, with direct flights from the United Kingdom, is around 38 minutes away by car.
Why go
- The Son Real necropolis, an archaeological site just 1.6 miles from town, rewards a curious afternoon.
- Platja de Santa Margalida is only 0.3 miles away, so the beach is a short stroll.
- Palma de Mallorca airport has direct UK flights and sits roughly 38 minutes away by car.
Top sights in Can Picafort
Prehistoric Sites and Easy Beaches
Culture is the strongest draw here. The Son Real necropolis, an archaeological site 1.6 miles from town, is the best known of the area's ancient remains. Closer still is the Dolmen de Son Bauló de Dalt, about 0.8 miles away, while Es Figueral de Son Real (2.7 miles) and the Talaiot de sa Cova de sa Nineta (4.1 miles) complete a rewarding circuit of archaeological sites in the Santa Margalida area.
For the sea, Platja de Santa Margalida is the town beach, just 0.3 miles from the centre and well suited to families. Na Patana lies 1.2 miles away, and Platja de s'Home Mort is 4.2 miles out for those happy to travel a little further.
Tours and tickets for the area can be booked directly on this page.
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Dolmen de Son Bauló de Dalt
1 mile from the centre · Photo
archaeological site in Santa Margalida, Spain
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Talaiot de sa Cova de sa Nineta
4 miles from the centre · Photo
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Na Patana
1 mile from the centre · Photo
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4 miles from the centre · Photo
Platja de Santa Margalida
beach · In the centre
Tours & tickets in Can Picafort
Guided tours, day trips and tickets in and around Can Picafort can be booked in advance, priced in GBP.
See tours & tickets (opens GetYourGuide in a new tab)Where to stay in Can Picafort
Choosing a Base in Can Picafort
Can Picafort is a compact coastal town, so most stays put you within easy reach of Platja de Santa Margalida, only 0.3 miles from the centre. Staying near the seafront suits beach-focused family holidays, while the eastern edge of town brings you closer to the Dolmen de Son Bauló de Dalt and the Son Real necropolis.
With a population of 7,257, the town has a modest scale rather than big-resort energy. This page shows live hotel prices so you can compare options for your dates.
Hire a car
The easiest way to reach Can Picafort and the villages around it is a hire car from Palma de Mallorca (PMI), about 38 min away.
Best time to visit Can Picafort
When to Visit Can Picafort
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Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
August is the standout month on the climate figures, with highs around 31°C, warm nights near 23°C and only about 5 rainy days. July is the hottest and driest, reaching 32°C with just 5mm of rain spread over 2 days. June, at 28°C, is a gentler choice for summer.
The wettest month by rainfall is February, with 95mm, while May has the most rainy days at 12. Winter stays mild, with January and February highs around 16°C, which suits walks to the archaeological sites. Autumn holds on well, with October still near 25°C.
Full monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16°C | 8°C | 49 mm | 8 h |
| Feb | 16°C | 8°C | 95 mm | 8 h |
| Mar | 19°C | 10°C | 26 mm | 11 h |
| Apr | 20°C | 12°C | 51 mm | 11 h |
| May | 23°C | 15°C | 52 mm | 12 h |
| Jun | 28°C | 19°C | 29 mm | 13 h |
| Jul | 32°C | 23°C | 5 mm | 14 h |
| Aug | 31°C | 23°C | 37 mm | 12 h |
| Sept | 27°C | 19°C | 45 mm | 10 h |
| Oct | 25°C | 18°C | 49 mm | 10 h |
| Nov | 21°C | 13°C | 46 mm | 8 h |
| Dec | 17°C | 8°C | 23 mm | 8 h |
Averages 2015–2024. Highlighted months are the sweet spot for warm, dry weather.
Getting there from the UK
Flights, Ferries and the Drive
The nearest airport is Palma de Mallorca (PMI), a large airport with direct flights from the United Kingdom. It lies about 27 miles from Can Picafort, roughly a 38-minute drive, so car hire or a transfer gets you to the beach quickly.
For those arriving by sea, Alcúdia port is only 5 miles away, with ferries to Barcelona and to Ciutadella on Menorca. Palma port, 31 miles off, has routes to Barcelona, Valencia and Dénia on the mainland, plus Ibiza and Maó. Ciutadella, 39 miles away across the water, links back to Alcúdia and to Barcelona.
By air
- Palma de Mallorca (PMI)27 miles, about 38 min by roaddirect flights from the UK
By car and ferry
Nearest ferry ports: Alcúdia (5 miles), Palma (31 miles), Ciutadella (39 miles).
Can Picafort is good for
Around Can Picafort
Day Trips Across Northern Mallorca
Santa Margalida, the municipality Can Picafort belongs to, is just 5 miles inland, and Muro is around 6 miles away. Alcúdia, the largest town nearby with 19,793 residents, is also about 6 miles off, with sa Pobla roughly 7 miles away.
Go a little further and you reach Campanet at about 10 miles, then Pollença, Port de Pollença and Petra, each around 11 miles away, making the north of the island easy to explore over a week.
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Tips from Robin
Practical Tips for Your Stay
Because the town sits at just 6 metres above sea level and the July sun pushes highs to 32°C, plan visits to the open-air archaeological sites such as Son Real for the morning or late afternoon.
The ferry port at Alcúdia, only 5 miles away, makes a day or two on Menorca via Ciutadella a realistic add-on. And with a population of 7,257, Can Picafort is small, so a car is handy for reaching Pollença or Petra.
Questions people ask
How far is Can Picafort from Palma airport?
Palma de Mallorca airport is about 27 miles from Can Picafort, which works out at roughly a 38-minute drive. It is a large airport with direct flights from the United Kingdom, so the journey from home to beach is refreshingly short.
Is Can Picafort good for a family beach holiday?
Yes. Platja de Santa Margalida, the town beach, is only 0.3 miles from the centre and suits families, while Na Patana is 1.2 miles away. Platja de s'Home Mort, about 4.2 miles off, offers another family-friendly option for a change of scene.
What is the best month to visit Can Picafort?
August stands out, with highs around 31°C, nights near 23°C and only about 5 rainy days. July is slightly hotter at 32°C and the driest month. For milder weather, June reaches about 28°C and October still sits near 25°C.
What historic sites are near Can Picafort?
The Son Real necropolis, 1.6 miles away, is the best-known archaeological site. The Dolmen de Son Bauló de Dalt is just 0.8 miles out, with Es Figueral de Son Real at 2.7 miles and the Talaiot de sa Cova de sa Nineta at 4.1 miles.
Can I take a ferry to Menorca from near Can Picafort?
Yes. Alcúdia port is just 5 miles from Can Picafort and runs ferries to Ciutadella on Menorca, as well as to Barcelona. Palma port, 31 miles away, also has routes to Maó, Ibiza, Valencia and Dénia.