Playa de Palma is nice sandy city beach, but in Mallorca, you can find many better beaches. The beach has a soft sand, but in some areas, it has layers of small stones near the edge of the water.
The water in Mediterranean sea is generally quite clear. Playa de Palma has a clear water, but there are many other beaches having a clearer water in Mallorca.
Playa de Palma is being cleaned regularly and it is a good beach for families.