Playa Cala Gran
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Santanyí · Islas Baleares

Playa Cala Gran

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

40 mSand
Daily high28 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00Reference sea area: Playa Cala Mondragó · 4.5 km

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyClear
Temperature28 °CFeels like 29 °C
Forecast rain5%
Humidity53%
WindE 18 km/hGusts 32 km/h
Maximum UV5

This is an official forecast for the stated period, not an observation taken at the beach.

Environmental estimate

Conditions less favourable for jellyfish arrival

Forecast wind and the regional coastline orientation are less favourable for jellyfish transport towards the shore. This is a limited-confidence regional physical indicator; it does not confirm the presence or absence of jellyfish at this beach.

Accumulated wind8 km/h · 68°Valid for27/09/2026 13:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

Official municipal forecast and, where available, beach-specific information.

Next hours

Town of Santanyí
Today14:00☀28°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Today17:00◐27°Partly cloudy☂ 5% · ↝ E 18 km/h
Today20:00☁25°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 16 km/h
Today23:00☁23°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 6 km/h
Tomorrow02:00☁22°Overcast☂ 0% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁22°Cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 11 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁21°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 13 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁27°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 25 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 26 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 23 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 21 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁23°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 18 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁22°Overcast · ↝ SE 16 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁22°Mostly cloudy · ↝ SE 19 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of clear and a forecast temperature of 28 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 29 °C, 5% chance of rain and wind E at 18 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 28 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 22°High 28°
MorningClearAfternoonPartly cloudy
☂ Rain 5% ↝ E · 11 km/h Gusts 32 km/h Humidity 51–90% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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High cloud

Low 21°High 28°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 25 km/h Gusts 42 km/h Humidity 57–89% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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High cloud

Low 22°High 23°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ S · 10 km/h Gusts 29 km/h Humidity 94–100% ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Partly cloudy

Low 20°High 30°
☂ Rain 5% ↝ E · 15 km/h Humidity 60–100% ☀ UV 6
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES53200057M07057A1
E. coli10 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.

View all test results
DateAssessmentE. coliEnterococci
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2026Suitable for bathing285 NMP/100 mL86 NMP/100 mL
11/08/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
20/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
25/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
11/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
14/04/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing63 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
01/09/2025No published assessment1,250 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
04/08/2025Suitable for bathing85 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/07/2025Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2025Suitable for bathing75 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2025Suitable for bathing86 NMP/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
14/04/2025Suitable for bathing86 NMP/100 mL122 NMP/100 mL
18/09/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2024Suitable for bathing241 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
19/08/2024Suitable for bathing350 NMP/100 mL173 NMP/100 mL
24/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
09/07/2024Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2024Suitable for bathing134 NMP/100 mL85 NMP/100 mL
28/05/2024Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
16/04/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
19/09/2023Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 UFC/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 GOOD EEA2023 GOOD EEA2022 GOOD EEA2021 GOOD 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 14/09/2026. 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 Cala Gran is an urban beach of white sand, 40 metres long and 100 metres wide, surrounded by vegetation and open to calm waters. High occupancy and the anchorage area complete the profile of this cove integrated into a semi-urban setting. It is reached on foot or by car via the Ma-4013, with fewer than 50 parking spaces and an interurban bus service 200 metres away. For everyday use it offers toilets, catering, sun-lounger and parasol hire, nautical activities, cleaning and lifeguard services.

Length40 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width100 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingSemi-urbanSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By carPublished access options
Available characteristicVegetation and dunes

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo Marina de Cala d’Or

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo Marina de Cala d’Or marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusIntercity bus, Route Palma de Mallorca - Cala D'Or · 200 m away

Safety and assistance

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Nearest health facilityHospital de Manacor · 31.5 km

Access and accessibility

Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Ma-4013.

Location

Directions

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