Son Serra de Marina (Artà)

Son Serra de Marina (Artà) is a large, sandy north-coast beach known for wind and wave sports, with crystal-clear Mediterranean water. For summer sessions, the key ingredient is thermal wind (Embat) that typically develops in the afternoon, with best results in May through August when winds favor N to NW. Riders should expect chop and small-to-medium wave conditions that suit wave-oriented kitesurfing and freeride. The beach launch is generally spacious and easy to access, but the shoreline becomes more hazardous toward the edges—especially the eastern/narrow part—where pebble stones and a rocky seabed are reported, and where submerged rocks/reefs can exist near the ends of the beach. Because there is an all-year restriction on navigation within 200m of the shore/village area, it’s important to launch away from crowds/swimmers and keep clear of the restricted zone. During summer, lifeguards are present in the village area and may coordinate with local enforcement. For kitesurfing, the spot is widely described as North Mallorca’s wave-focused venue, producing rideable chop and small-to-medium waves in northern conditions. Reported best months are May through August with typically 15–25 knots (and sometimes a wider 12–25 knot range), and moderate gustiness is common. For surfing, it’s an exposed beach-break where northern/northwest swells can work best (often in winter months); wind can either clean up the swell when offshore/light or make the waves messy/heavy when onshore and stronger. Accommodation and day-to-day convenience are straightforward at the village level (toilets and parking at the beach), but getting to the spot is not described as easy: a car is strongly recommended to reach the beach entrance/parking and to allow you to reposition for the best, less-crowded launch area. Lifeguards operate seasonally, and regional maritime rescue is available via emergency services, with emergency number 112 and Hospital de Manacor as the nearest major hospital.