First Motorhome Site in Son Serra de Marina: Quiet Instead of Bustle

A small piece of peace on Mallorca's north coast

Those who associate Mallorca only with sunbeds, loud music and crowded beach bars should take a detour to Son Serra de Marina. Nestled among pines, narrow streets and the constant roar of the Bay of Alcúdia, the town recently opened its first official motorhome site. Not a large campsite, but rather an orderly retreat for people who prefer to hear seagulls instead of engines in the morning.

Simple. Digital. Quiet.

The site is compact: currently 21 pitches, with the option to expand to 23, as described in the site's first month. Fenced, with a barrier — and booking is done digitally via the Tripstop app. The rate is €16 per night, and a maximum stay of ten nights helps ensure turnover and availability. Electricity and water hookups as well as disposal stations are available; for sanitary facilities or a kiosk you have to go into the village.

This is not a luxury resort. Anyone expecting comforts like a laundry, entertainment or a supermarket next to the site will be disappointed. But those who value peace, short walks to the sea and a manageable range of services will quickly feel at home here. Late in the evening, when the sun sets behind the cape, visitors hear the chirring of insects and the distant pounding of waves against the rocks more than any DJ beat.

The kind of people who feel at home here

The mix of guests is typical for a place that does not rely on mass tourism: Spanish families from the region, couples from larger cities, and also middle-aged visitors from Germany who prefer the well-kept feeling of calm to the hustle and bustle, as noted when Son Serra de Marina gets an official campsite. You see well-kept motorhome parking in Son Serra de Marina and convertibles, people with thermoses early in the morning and families playing under the pines.

Those seeking company can still find corners to chat in the village: the small botiga sometimes acts as a meeting point, and if you walk a little further you can have a drink with a sea view at the Moomba Beach Club. Still, the place remains relaxed overall — there is no Ballermann flair here, but rather a neighbourhood feeling.

Who is it worth driving to?

The site is ideal for travelers who appreciate functional infrastructure without unnecessary frills. Short distances to the beach, the scent of the pines and the relative seclusion are clear advantages. Families with small children, peace-seekers and couples who like to look out at the sea with a cup of coffee in the morning will like the offering.

Those who value comprehensive services — daily supplies of fresh groceries, hot showers directly at the site or entertainment — should move on or prefer a conventional campsite. This site is a compromise: a little service, lots of nature.

Practical in brief

Reservation via Tripstop. €16 per night. Maximum 10 nights. Currently 21 pitches, expansion to 23 planned. Electricity and water connections and disposal facilities available. No sanitary facilities on site.

In the end, the impression remains that Mallorca can be louder — and decidedly quieter. Son Serra de Marina clearly belongs to the second category. For many visitors that is precisely the discovery: a place where you can breathe out everyday life and listen to the sea breathing in.