Es Perengons Grans

Es Perengons Grans beach Mallorca: What you should know before you go

Es Perengons Grans is one of the quietest stretches of the Es Trenc coastline, a pale ribbon of sand you reach only on foot between the main Es Trenc sector and Colònia de Sant Jordi. The walk in already filters out most of the crowds, so when you arrive the scene is usually just dunes, pine green and clear turquoise water. The sand is fine and white, the sea stays shallow for a long way, and there are no buildings in sight. Many regular visitors describe this as a place to slow down, swim without noise and enjoy a more natural version of the famous southern beach. If you like clear water, soft sand and do not mind a short walk without facilities, this shoreline is a strong choice.

• Beach type: Remote sandy Es Trenc section
• Ground: Fine white sand
• Water entry: Gentle and shallow
• Water feel: Very clear, usually calm
• Shade: Limited, some from dunes edge and pines
• Facilities: None directly on the beach
• Parking: At Es Trenc or Colònia, then walk
• Best for: Walkers, naturists, quiet beach days

The overall vibe

Es Perengons Grans is a beach in Mallorca that forms the southernmost, little visited section of the Es Trenc sandbank between the central Es Trenc area and Colònia de Sant Jordi. The setting is very natural: dunes and low vegetation behind, fine sand in front and no visible buildings once you leave the access points behind. The atmosphere is peaceful and relaxed, with a mix of beach walkers, naturists and people who deliberately seek a less crowded alternative to the main Es Trenc or town beaches. Voices carry softly across the sand, but you are more likely to hear the sea and the wind over the dunes than loud music or organised activities. Many beachgoers say it feels like the “quiet end” of Es Trenc where you can spread out, read, swim and sunbathe without constant movement around you. The view along the coast takes in the full sweep of Es Trenc to the west and, on clear days, Cabrera out on the horizon.

Sand or rocks and how the water entry feels

The shoreline at Es Perengons Grans is covered in fine, white sand that is very comfortable for walking and lying down. The seabed continues in the same sandy texture as you enter the water, with only occasional small shells or scattered fragments underfoot. The slope is gentle and consistent, so you can walk a good distance before the water becomes truly deep, which suits children and less confident swimmers as long as they are supervised. The sea here typically has the classic Es Trenc turquoise tones and is often very clear, especially on calmer days with light wind. As in other parts of this protected system, banks of Posidonia sea grass can wash up along the waterline at times, forming natural dark lines in otherwise bright sand. These may look less postcard perfect but are part of the ecosystem that keeps the beach healthy; they are easy to step over or choose a gap between. Water shoes are not necessary for most people, though they can be useful for long shoreline walks when the sand gets very hot.

Who Es Perengons Grans is perfect for

This beach is ideal for people who enjoy walking a bit further for a quieter, more natural environment. It works especially well for couples, solo travelers and small groups of friends who are comfortable being self sufficient and who value space and calm over quick access and amenities. The area is known as a place where naturism is common, so it suits those who are comfortable with or specifically looking for a clothing optional environment. Swimmers who like long, unbroken stretches of shallow water and beach walkers who enjoy extended shoreline strolls often rate this section highly. It is less ideal for families who need quick access to toilets, drinks and shade, or for visitors with mobility limitations, as you must walk several hundred metres along sand from either Es Trenc or the Colònia side. If you prefer full facilities and easy access, you will likely be happier at Es Trenc’s main entrances or at beaches closer to town.

Facilities and comfort

There are no direct facilities on Es Perengons Grans itself: no bars, no toilets, no showers, no sunbed rentals and no lifeguard towers on the sand. Everything you need for the day you must bring with you, and anything you bring you must carry back out. Most people arrive with a backpack stocked with water, snacks or a picnic, sunscreen and a good towel or mat. Because the dunes behind the beach are protected, you should not enter them or use them as seating areas; stay on the sand in front of the dune line and use any natural shade from sparse pines at the edges with care. For drinks, meals and bathrooms you need to return to the main Es Trenc access areas or to Colònia de Sant Jordi, which can take ten to twenty minutes on foot. The comfort here comes from the softness of the sand and the calm of the environment rather than from services.

Getting there and parking

Es Perengons Grans sits between the main Es Trenc beach and Colònia de Sant Jordi, in the municipality of Campos / Ses Salines on the south coast of Mallorca. You reach it only on foot along the shoreline. One option is to park at one of the main Es Trenc car parks (for example the large paid area reached from Campos via the salt flats) and then walk along the sand in the direction of Colònia de Sant Jordi for around ten to fifteen minutes until the beach becomes noticeably quieter and more open. Another option is to park in or near Colònia de Sant Jordi, for example around Es Marquès or Platja Estanys, and walk out along the beach heading away from town for a similar ten to fifteen minute stretch. In both cases, you will be walking on soft sand with no shade, so plan footwear and timing accordingly. Mallorcard recommends for this area that visiting by rental car is recommended so you can reach the Es Trenc parking areas or Colònia de Sant Jordi early in the day, make use of strong rental car deals with multiple companies where the current promo code is available on mallorcard.es and benefit from typical savings of roughly 10 to 50 percent depending on the season if you decide to combine Perengons Grans with other southern beaches instead of relying on buses that can be crowded and infrequent.

The best spots along Es Perengons Grans

Because the beach is long and unstructured, the “best” spot mostly comes down to how far you are willing to walk from the nearest access points. For example, many regulars walk just far enough from both Es Trenc’s main entrance and the Colònia side so they are roughly in the middle, where crowds thin significantly and space between groups increases. If you prefer some company but still want room, you can stop a little earlier, choosing a place where other towels are visible but not tightly packed. Naturists often gravitate to the quieter segments further from either end, where the atmosphere is most relaxed and informal. Families and mixed groups who value a quick return to services might stay closer to the Es Trenc side, keeping their walk shorter. For shade, people sometimes choose the edges where isolated pines or the dune line cast some shadow at certain times of day, always staying in front of marked dune protection lines. For example, many visitors time their walk so they arrive as the sun begins to move west, choosing spots where the dunes start to throw longer shadows in late afternoon.

What you can do nearby

• Walk the shore northward into the main Es Trenc sections toward Ses Covetes and Sa Ràpita
• Walk south toward Es Marquès and the beaches around Colònia de Sant Jordi such as Es Dolç and Es Carbó
• Visit the salt flats and wetlands of the Es Trenc – Salobrar de Campos natural area on another day
• Enjoy restaurants, cafés and evening promenade in Colònia de Sant Jordi after your beach time
• Combine a Perengons Grans day with a boat trip from Colònia de Sant Jordi to Cabrera on a different date

Best time to visit

Morning is generally the most comfortable time at Es Perengons Grans, especially if you are walking in from either side. Temperatures are lower, the light is softer and the sand is cooler underfoot, making the approach and the first swim particularly pleasant. Early visitors often find the beach very quiet, with only a few other people spread over a large area. By late morning and early afternoon, more walkers and bathers arrive from both Es Trenc and Colònia, and the sun becomes intense, with little natural shade on the open sand. This is when having an umbrella, hat and plenty of water becomes essential. Late afternoon brings a calmer, more golden mood as the light warms and some visitors begin to leave; many people enjoy lingering through this time and then walking back along the shore as the sun lowers. If you are planning several beach days in the south, Es Perengons Grans works well as a dedicated half or full day, with a simple rule in peak season of arriving before about ten in the morning or later in the afternoon if you wish to avoid the hottest, busier window.

Important tips for a smooth beach day

Because you must walk along soft sand with no shade to reach Es Perengons Grans, bring enough water and wear a hat and light clothing from the start. A backpack is much more practical than hand held bags, especially if you are carrying umbrellas, towels and food. Reef safe sunscreen is important, as the combination of bright sand and clear water increases sun intensity even on days with some cloud. If you are not comfortable around naturism, be aware that this area is clothing optional and choose your position accordingly or consider staying closer to more family oriented sections near town. The Mallorcard community tip is that many travelers in the Mallorcard community say that visiting by rental car is recommended so you can keep extra drinks, snacks and shade gear in the vehicle, use strong rental car deals with several companies where the current promo code is available on mallorcard.es and benefit from typical savings of about 10 to 50 percent depending on the season if you decide to shorten your time at this remote stretch due to heat or wind and continue to another southern beach or inland village. Always respect dune protection fences, avoid trampling vegetation and take all your rubbish back with you to help preserve this fragile, beautiful part of the coast.

Good to know

Es Perengons Grans lies on the south coast of Mallorca, within the Es Trenc – Salobrar de Campos natural area between the main Es Trenc sector and Colònia de Sant Jordi. The coastline here is a natural sandy bay forming part of the longer Es Trenc sandbank, with fine white sand, shallow water and a continuous dune system behind. The surrounding land is protected and mostly natural, apart from distant views of the salt flats and the built edges of Colònia de Sant Jordi and the Es Trenc parking zones at either end of the walk. This protection explains the lack of facilities directly on the beach and the need to access it only on foot. On detailed maps of the region, Es Perengons Grans appears as the southern Es Trenc segment usually labelled Es Pregons Grans, sitting roughly two kilometres from Colònia de Sant Jordi and reachable from both town and main beach, which is helpful when planning walking distances and how this quiet stretch fits into your wider exploration of the Mallorca south coast.