BonaOna Surf School & Bar

BonaOna Surf School & Bar – Beachfront Water Sports & Café Experience in Playa de Palma

BonaOna Surf School & Bar is a unique beachfront destination located on Can Pastilla beach along Playa de Palma (Platja de Palma) that combines water sports, surf education, café culture, and relaxed seaside socialising in one place. Founded as a family business in 2011, BonaOna has grown into a well-known meeting point for both locals and visitors who want to enjoy active experiences and chill moments by the Mediterranean Sea.

At its core, BonaOna is both a surf school offering lessons, courses, camps, and equipment rental and a café bar where people can relax with drinks, healthy bites, and spectacular sea views directly overlooking the Bay of Palma. This combination makes it a standout choice for travellers who want more than just a beach bar they want adventure, activity, refreshment, and community in one place.

Beachfront Water Sports School in Can Pastilla

BonaOna’s surf school caters to participants of all ages and skill levels, from complete beginners to more advanced water sport enthusiasts. Courses and lessons are structured around small groups, personalised coaching, and a supportive learning environment. Activities offered include:

• Surf lessons with material, neoprene or lycra, and insurance included.
• Stand Up Paddle (SUP) lessons and rentals for calm water exploration.
• Windsurfing sessions and equipment for varied wind conditions.
• Kayak tours that explore sea caves and coastal scenery.
• Wing foil and other board sports activities unique to the Mediterranean experience.

The surf school typically operates year-round, with wave season peaking from September through April, offering ideal conditions for both learning and progression.

Dynamic Café Bar with Sea Views

Adjacent to the water sports hub, the BonaOna café bar serves as a social heart where visitors can regroup, refuel, and enjoy the beach atmosphere. Perched right on the sand with panoramic vistas of Playa de Palma Bay, the bar is a place to:

• Sip cocktails, natural juices, and refreshing drinks after sessions in the water.
• Enjoy healthy breakfast options, light lunches such as bowls, focaccias, pa amb oli, and other tasty bites.
• Relax on frontline terrace seating perfect for watching windsurfers, stand-up paddlers and the Mediterranean tide.

Because it’s open throughout the year, BonaOna is both a daytime hangout for surfers and beach visitors and a casual evening destination to unwind with views of sunlit waters.

A Hub for Active & Social Beach Culture

What makes BonaOna particularly appealing is its blended lifestyle offering that goes beyond typical beach sports or a standalone café. Visitors can move easily from learning a new skill on the water to sharing a healthy meal or cocktail with friends, all in one accessible location. The venue also provides:

• Free Wi-Fi and facilities such as lockers and board storage for convenience.
• Equipment rental for those who prefer to explore on their own without lessons.
• A meeting point culture where surfers, windsurfers, kayakers, and SUP enthusiasts mingle.

This makes BonaOna a preferred choice for families, groups of friends, solo travellers, and anyone looking for an active beach experience with food, drink, and relaxation included.

Water Sports Courses & Camps for All Levels

BonaOna offers a variety of structured courses and surf camps that adapt to different age groups and proficiency levels. Surf lessons are designed with professional monitors who focus on technique, safety and progression, often grouping up to eight students per instructor for personalised attention.

The school also runs weekend surf and skate campuses, multi-activity programmes, and group excursions that incorporate other water experiences such as windsurfing, kayaking, and paddle sports, encouraging participants to build coordination, balance, and confidence in the Mediterranean environment.

Convenient Location & Year-Round Accessibility

Situated on the Can Pastilla beach promenade, BonaOna benefits from easy access for visitors staying in nearby Playa de Palma, Can Pastilla, El Arenal, and surrounding areas. Its panoramic position on the Bay of Palma offers scenic water vistas and makes it simple to integrate a lesson, rental session, or café visit into any beach day itinerary.

Open throughout the year, BonaOna attracts both seasonal holiday visitors and local enthusiasts alike, creating a vibrant, inclusive beach culture hub.

Who BonaOna is Ideal For

BonaOna Surf School & Bar is an excellent choice for:

• Beginners and advanced surfers looking for personalised lessons with experienced coaches.
• Families and children interested in water sport camps and multi-activity weekends.
• Tourists at Playa de Palma who want to combine activity with social beach lounging.
• Groups, team building and student gatherings seeking active beach-side experiences.
• Visitors who want a cafe bar with views and healthy food options after water sports excitement.