Playa Arenal D'En Castell
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Es Mercadal · Islas Baleares

Playa Arenal D'En Castell

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

650 mSand
JellyfishNo recent information
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Swimming statusUnconfirmed swimming flagNo current data

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test15/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES53300037M07037C1
E. coli20 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci10 NMP/100 mL
Latest available annual classificationEXCELLENT2025 season · EEA · does not describe current conditions

The 2026 season does not yet have a final annual classification. The 2025 result is historical; for recent conditions, check the latest test and any published incidents.

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DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
15/09/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
24/08/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL199 NMP/100 mL
18/08/202620 /08/2026—
28/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 UFC/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
02/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
05/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/04/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2025Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
29/07/2025Suitable for bathing86 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/05/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
21/04/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/08/2024Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/08/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/07/2024Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
11/06/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
07/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
16/04/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/09/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
22/08/2023Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL40 UFC/100 mL
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2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 EXCELLENT EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 EXCELLENT EEA2015 EXCELLENT EEA

A sample or annual classification does not override a later incident or operational flag.

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 15/09/2026. The available annual classification for 2025 is excellent; this is a historical assessment, not confirmation of today’s conditions.

Beach at a glance

What it is like

Characteristics published by official sources

Playa Arenal D'En Castell occupies a small bay and appears as a large semi-urban beach 650 metres long, with white and golden sand. Occupancy is usually high, partly because of the available accommodation and the wide range of facilities beside the beach, including food and drink establishments, sun lounger, parasol and water-sports equipment hire. The waves are moderate and access is easy on foot or by car, with more than 100 parking spaces and an interurban bus service.

Length650 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width20 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhite / GoldenPublished texture or colour
SettingSemi-urbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Foot showers
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Anchorage
MarinaPort Esportiu Addaia

Facilities and comfort

Confirmed facilities include toilets, foot showers, a cleaning service, food and drink, sunbed hire and parasol hire.

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Port Esportiu Addaia marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingMore than 100 spaces
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BusIntercity bus, Route Maó - Es Mercadal

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsLifeguard staff and equipment · Emergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Nearest health facilityHospital Mateu Orfila · 21 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Me-9.

Location

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