Playa Cala Major
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Palma de Mallorca · Islas Baleares

Playa Cala Major

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

200 mSand★ Blue Flag 2026
Water22 °CDaily high24 °CUV2WavesSlightJellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 11/11 · 16:00

Now

Forecast for 16:00

AEMET · issued 11/11 14:09
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SkyOvercast
Temperature22 °CFeels like 22 °C
Forecast rain10%
Humidity78%
WindSW 14 km/hGusts 23 km/h
Water22 °C
Maximum UV2
WavesSlight

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 wind12 km/h · 235°Water temperature22 °CValid for11/11/2026 16:00

Weather forecast

Hourly and daily outlook

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

Next hours

Town of Palma de Mallorca
Today16:00☁22°Overcast☂ 10% · ↝ SW 14 km/h
Today19:00☁20°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ S 7 km/h
Today22:00☁19°Overcast☂ 90% · ↝ NE 2 km/h
Tomorrow01:00☂18°Overcast with light rain☂ 95% · ↝ NE 9 km/h
Tomorrow04:00☁19°Overcast☂ 95% · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tomorrow07:00◐21°Sunny intervals☂ 20% · ↝ SW 33 km/h
Tomorrow10:00◐23°Sunny intervals☂ 20% · ↝ W 32 km/h
Tomorrow13:00☀23°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ W 38 km/h
Tomorrow16:00☀22°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ W 37 km/h
Tomorrow19:00☀21°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ W 32 km/h
Tomorrow22:00☀21°Clear☂ 5% · ↝ W 33 km/h
Friday 1301:00◐20°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 30 km/h
Friday 1304:00◐19°Sunny intervals · ↝ W 29 km/h

Today’s weather

At 16:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of overcast and a forecast temperature of 22 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 22 °C, 10% chance of rain and wind SW at 14 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 24 °C, water temperature around 22 °C and a maximum UV index of 2.

Next days

Today

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Mostly cloudy

Low 19°High 24°
☂ Rain 90% ↝ light Gusts 31 km/h Humidity 70–100% ≈ slight ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Tomorrow

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Clear

Low 18°High 25°
☂ Rain 95% ↝ fuerte Gusts 62 km/h Humidity 56–100% ≈ rough ◉ Water 22° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Friday 13

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Clear

Low 19°High 22°
☂ Rain 75% ↝ fuerte Gusts 49 km/h Humidity 63–75% ≈ moderate ◉ Water 21° ☀ UV 2
Beach and town · issued 11/11 14:09

Saturday 14

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Sunny intervals with light rain

Low 17°High 22°
☂ Rain 60% ↝ W · 20 km/h Humidity 60–95% ☀ UV 2
Daily municipal forecast · issued 11/11 13:29

Sea state

Sea conditions

Weather forecast · AEMET · 11/11 14:09
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Slight

Water temperature22 °C

WindLight

A qualitative category is not converted into metres. Height, period and direction are shown only when published by the source.

Sea and planning

Available marine information indicates water around 22 °C.

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test22/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES53200040M07040A1
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
22/09/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/09/2026Suitable for bathing426 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing122 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
07/07/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL30 NMP/100 mL
21/04/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025Suitable for bathing134 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/09/2025No published assessment134 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
03/09/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
03/09/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
20/08/2025Suitable for bathing30 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
20/08/2025No published assessment30 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025No published assessment31 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
17/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
17/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
02/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
02/06/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
12/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
12/05/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml20 UFC/100 ml
23/04/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
23/04/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
24/09/2024Suitable for bathing75 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
09/09/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
21/08/2024Suitable for bathing97 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 GOOD EEA2023 EXCELLENT EEA2022 EXCELLENT EEA2021 EXCELLENT EEA2020 EXCELLENT EEA2019 EXCELLENT EEA2018 GOOD EEA2017 EXCELLENT EEA2016 GOOD EEA2015 GOOD EEA

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

Water quality

The latest microbiological sample was taken on 22/09/2026. 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 Major is an urban white-sand beach set against a coastal cliff frontage and located in one of the tourist areas around Palma. Its 200 metres of length and 80 metres of width form a broad space with calm waters and high occupancy. The facilities include food and drink establishments, showers, sun lounger, parasol and water-sports equipment hire, as well as a sports area. It can be reached on foot, by car or by boat, with adapted access and an urban bus service.

Length200 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width80 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished texture or colour
SettingUrbanLevel of development
Coastal settingCliffsSurrounding landscape
Access typeEasy on foot · By car · By boatPublished access options

Available facilities

Facilities

Only facilities published as available are shown
WC
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Food and drink
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Sports area
Anchorage
MarinaPuerto Deportivo de Cala Nova

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies a sports area, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Puerto Deportivo de Cala Nova marina.

Access and safety

Accessibility and safety

Accessibility and transport

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Accessible accessPublished accessible access
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ParkingFewer than 50 spaces
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BusUrban bus service

Safety and assistance

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LifeguardsEmergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Safety signageOfficial beach safety signage
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Nearest health facilityHospital Universitario Son Espases · 10.2 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Avenida Gabriel Roca (Pº Marítimo).

Location

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