Palma Nova Webcam – Plan Your Mallorca Beach Day

The Palma Nova Webcam looks across the bay at Palma Nova, also spelled Palmanova, on the southwest coast of Mallorca. It sits high on the Torrenova side, the stretch between the resort and Magaluf, and points back toward the town. Sailboats and motor yachts ride at anchor across most of the frame, over water that shifts from pale turquoise above the sand to deep blue over darker patches of seabed. Behind them, the beaches and hotel fronts of Son Matias and the Palma Nova seafront line the shore, and wooded hills with bare rock scars rise straight up behind the buildings. The stream comes from Multimediatres, a company based in Andratx whose name sits in the corner of the picture, and it runs around the clock. It is a quick way to read the day before heading down: how full the anchorage is, whether the water is flat or ruffled, and whether cloud is sitting on the hills.

About Palma Nova

Palma Nova is a resort town in the municipality of Calvia, about 11 kilometers (7 miles) west of Palma Cathedral in a straight line. It was one of the first purpose-built tourist destinations on Mallorca, and its growth into a major European holiday spot came later, with package holidays and low-cost flights. Today the town runs straight into Magaluf to the south, with the Torrenova neighborhood in between.

The shoreline in the camera’s view is a chain of short sandy beaches. Son Matias (Son Maties in Catalan) sits at the southern end, closest to Torrenova, followed by Na Nadala and then Es Carregador, also called Porto Novo, at the northern end of the bay. From Son Matias to Es Carregador is only about 1 kilometer (0.6 miles), so most of that curve fits into one wide shot. Two seafront promenades, the Passeig Maritim de Son Maties and the Passeig del Mar, run behind the sand.

The boats are as much the subject as the beaches. On a calm day dozens of yachts lie at anchor in the bay, and the count can change from one day to the next as crews come and go. From this height the seabed shows through clearly, with darker patches standing out against the pale sand between them, and the color of the water changes with the light.

Weather and Climate in Palma Nova

Palma Nova shares the warm, sunny climate of the Bay of Palma, which gets around 2,800 hours of sunshine a year. The nearest long-running coastal records come from the Port of Palma weather station, about 11 kilometers (7 miles) east. Its 1991 to 2020 averages give January highs of 15.7 C (60 F) and lows of 8.5 C (47 F). Spring warms slowly, with April averaging 19.7 C (67 F) by day and 12.2 C (54 F) at night. August is the hottest month, at 30.2 C (86 F) by day and 23.0 C (73 F) at night, and July runs only slightly cooler.

Autumn stays warm well into October, which averages 24.0 C (75 F) by day and 16.8 C (62 F) at night. It is also the wettest month, with around 70 millimeters (2.8 inches) of rain. December brings highs of 16.8 C (62 F) and lows of 9.9 C (50 F). The sea around Palma averages 19.5 C (67 F) across the year. On the camera, the high season tends to mean a crowded anchorage and busy sand, while the winter months usually bring an emptier bay and a quieter shore.

Things to Do Near Palma Nova

The beaches in the frame are the obvious place to start: Son Matias, Na Nadala and Es Carregador sit within a short walk of each other along the seafront. Magaluf beach lies about 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) south, beyond Torrenova, with a longer stretch of sand and the nightlife the resort is best known for. Katmandu Park, a family attraction with games, illusions and a 4D ride, is in the center of Magaluf, and Western Water Park is about 3 kilometers (1.8 miles) from Palma Nova.

In the other direction, Marineland, a marine animal park at Costa d’en Blanes, is about 2.6 kilometers (1.6 miles) northeast of the bay. Puerto Portals, the yacht marina at Portals Nous, is a little further along at about 2.9 kilometers (1.8 miles). Palma itself, with its Gothic cathedral and old town, is about 11 kilometers (7 miles) east and makes an easy day trip.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Palma Nova located?

Palma Nova is on the southwest coast of Mallorca, in Spain’s Balearic Islands. It belongs to the municipality of Calvia and lies about 11 kilometers (7 miles) west of central Palma, with Magaluf directly to the south.

What can you see on the Palma Nova Webcam?

The camera looks across Palma Nova bay from the Torrenova side. Anchored sailboats and motor yachts fill the water in the foreground, the beaches and hotels of Son Matias and the Palma Nova seafront run along the shore, and forested hills rise behind the town.

Is this the Son Matias beach webcam?

Son Matias beach is part of the view, at the southern end of the bay. This is a wide camera covering the whole bay rather than a beach-level camera, so the beach appears as part of the shoreline rather than in close-up.

Does the Palma Nova Webcam show Magaluf?

No. Magaluf beach lies beyond Torrenova, about 1.6 kilometers (1 mile) south, and the camera faces the other way. The same operator streams Magaluf beach and the Punta Ballena strip on a separate camera.

Can you check the weather in Palma Nova on the webcam?

Yes, within limits. Cloud on the hills, rain, haze and the state of the water are easy to read, and boats swing at anchor to face the wind, so they show which way it is blowing. The picture carries no temperature readout, so pair it with the forecast on this page.

What is the weather like in Palma Nova in October?

October is still warm, with average highs of 24.0 C (75 F) and lows of 16.8 C (62 F) at the Port of Palma. It is also the wettest month of the year, with about 70 millimeters (2.8 inches) of rain on average.

How far is Palma Nova from Palma airport?

Palma de Mallorca Airport is about 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) east of Palma Nova in a straight line, on the far side of Palma city, and the road route is longer. The airport is not in the camera’s view.

Can you watch the Palma Nova Webcam at night?

Yes. The operator runs the stream 24 hours a day. After dark, the view comes down to whatever light the seafront and the boats give off, and the full picture of the bay returns at sunrise.

Source: Mallorca Webcam 2 (Multimediatres)