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Es Trenc is clearly marked on the on free tourist map which seems to be available everywhere. It is in the south-east of the island at GPS location N39deg 20.987min, E2deg 58.731min.
From Palma follow signs after the airport (motorway) to Llucmajor and Campos del Puerto. There is a five-way junction in the centre of Campos del Puerto. Leave in the direction of Colonia de Sant Jord and at the crossroads (with Les Salines to the right) continue onwards until a sign to Es Trenc appears to the left. On the narrow tarmac road follow the the brown holiday location style signs past the salt mountains and salt lakes to a pay car park at the East end of the beach.
An alternative approach is from Ses Covetes, a small beach resort along the road from truly hideous Sa Rapita. The road signs are good but small (easy to miss) and the road, although, poorly made up is more than adequate. This leads to the West end of the beach. One report suggests that this results in a longer beach-walk than approaching from the East because of a larger number of textiles using this end and its pay car park. There is some free parking nearer the beach but early arrival is essential.
There is a bus service but no timetable could be found. The suggestion is to ask in Palma or one of the nearby towns.
There are hotels nearby who offer ferry boats directly to the beach - necessary if you don't have a car and want to avoid a walk which would be very long due to the road and bay layout. What simpler than to be dropped off at 08.00 and be picked up at some pre-arranged time later?
It is a fine long undeveloped sandy beach backed by sand dunes. Behind the dunes are pine and juniper trees which offer some shelter from the hot sun or from the hot wind that blows on some days. It takes more than 30 minutes to walk the full length. The water is clear and warm and shelves very gently into the sea making access very easy, though a little walk to get to swimming depth. The sand is good for castle-building. Both features make it great for families. The beach is prone to seaweed being washed-up. However, it's normally cleared regularly. The areas near the two access points are mainly textile but 10 minutes walk will take you to the large naturist / clothes-optional in the middle section. There are bar and services at either end of the beach. Sun-loungers and umbrellas are available but get there either very early or very late if you want one! Sun-loungers are €5.
Although there are a fair number of textiles walking the water's edge and some of them are probably gawkers they keep moving. Nobody is pushy and everyone keeps themselves to themselves.
"It was heavenly! I went with a non-naturist who had been very uncomfortable with naturism in general and removing her clothes in public in particular. By the end of the holiday, she was converted!"
"Sand, water, sun - magic. I shall return!"
"All in all, very attractive with a good atmosphere and many nationalities, particularly young Spanish people."
...from Simon Allen, Brian and Caroline Fish, Ian Murray, Mike-in-the-South-West, James Whttal.
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