Playa Santandria
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Ciutadella de Menorca · Islas Baleares

Playa Santandria

Swimming conditions, water quality, sea, tides and facilities

110 mSand
Water26 °CDaily high29 °CUV5JellyfishNo recent observationsLess favourable conditions · estimate
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Swimming statusGreen flagEstimateForecast for 27/09 · 15:00Reference sea area: Playa Cala Blanca · 1.1 km

Now

Forecast for 15:00

AEMET · issued 27/09 09:05
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SkyMostly cloudy
Temperature29 °CFeels like 30 °C
Forecast rain35%
Humidity52%
WindW 11 km/hGusts 23 km/h
Water26 °C
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 wind7 km/h · 103°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 Ciutadella de Menorca
Today14:00☁29°Cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ W 10 km/h
Today17:00☁28°Mostly cloudy☂ 35% · ↝ SW 12 km/h
Today20:00☁25°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 8 km/h
Today23:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow02:00◐23°Partly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tomorrow05:00☁21°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 7 km/h
Tomorrow08:00☁22°Mostly cloudy☂ 0% · ↝ E 8 km/h
Tomorrow11:00☁28°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 20 km/h
Tomorrow14:00☁30°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 23 km/h
Tomorrow17:00☁29°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ SE 21 km/h
Tomorrow20:00☁26°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 15 km/h
Tomorrow23:00☁24°High cloud☂ 0% · ↝ E 9 km/h
Tuesday 2902:00☁23°Overcast · ↝ E 12 km/h
Tuesday 2905:00☁23°High cloud · ↝ SE 15 km/h

Today’s weather

At 15:00, the forecast indicates sky conditions of mostly cloudy and a forecast temperature of 29 °C. This period also has a feels-like temperature of 30 °C, 35% chance of rain and wind W at 11 km/h. For the day as a whole, the published forecast gives a high of 29 °C, water temperature around 26 °C and a maximum UV index of 5.

Next days

Today

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Clear

Low 22°High 29°
MorningClearAfternoonMostly cloudy
☂ Rain 35% ↝ E · 6 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 45–83% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tomorrow

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High cloud

Low 21°High 30°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ E · 20 km/h Gusts 41 km/h Humidity 49–83% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Tuesday 29

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Cloudy

Low 23°High 24°
☂ Rain 0% ↝ S · 25 km/h Gusts 24 km/h Humidity 77–87% ◉ Water 26° ☀ UV 5
Hourly municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Wednesday 30

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Sunny intervals

Low 22°High 30°
☂ Rain 10% ↝ S · 15 km/h Humidity 60–90% ☀ UV 5
Daily municipal forecast · issued 27/09 12:25

Water health

Water quality

NÁYADE source
Latest available test14/09/2026NÁYADE · Ministerio de Sanidad · ES53300015M07015D1
E. coli75 NMP/100 mL
Enterococci20 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
14/09/2026Suitable for bathing75 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
17/08/2026Suitable for bathing110 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
27/07/2026Suitable for bathing160 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
13/07/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/07/2026Suitable for bathing74 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
15/06/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/06/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
04/05/2026Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
20/04/2026Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
15/09/2025Suitable for bathing233 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
18/08/2025Suitable for bathing317 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
28/07/2025Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
14/07/2025Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
30/06/2025Suitable for bathing98 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
09/06/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL41 NMP/100 mL
21/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL121 NMP/100 mL
14/05/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL51 NMP/100 mL
07/05/2025No published assessment10 UFC/100 ml10 UFC/100 ml
05/05/2025No published assessment448 UFC/100 ml228 UFC/100 ml
07/04/2025Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
16/09/2024Suitable for bathing31 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
26/08/2024Suitable for bathing120 NMP/100 mL52 NMP/100 mL
05/08/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
22/07/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
01/07/2024Suitable for bathing20 NMP/100 mL20 NMP/100 mL
10/06/2024Suitable for bathing41 NMP/100 mL63 NMP/100 mL
20/05/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
06/05/2024Suitable for bathing86 NMP/100 mL31 NMP/100 mL
15/04/2024Suitable for bathing10 NMP/100 mL10 NMP/100 mL
View annual history
2025 EXCELLENT EEA2024 EXCELLENT EEA2023 GOOD EEA2022 GOOD EEA2021 GOOD EEA2020 GOOD EEA2019 GOOD EEA2018 GOOD 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 Santandria occupies a small semi-urban inlet of white sand, 110 metres long and 25 metres wide. The area usually records high occupancy, although its calm waters and facilities allow for a comfortable stay, with walkways, a platform and a bathing chair for people with reduced mobility. The immediate surroundings include food and drink establishments, while access is easy on foot or by car, with parking, an urban bus service and water-sports equipment hire.

Length110 mApproximate size of the beach
Typical width25 mPublished average width
CompositionSandPredominant material
Sand typeWhitePublished 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
Showers
Bins
Cleaning service
Sunbed hire
Parasol hire
Water-sports hire
Diving
Anchorage
MarinaClub Nàutic Ciutadella

Facilities and comfort

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

Activities

Published information identifies diving, water-sports hire, an anchorage and the nearby Club Nàutic Ciutadella 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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LifeguardsSummer season. Lifeguard staff and equipment · Emergency number 112
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First aidPublished first-aid post
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Nearest health facilityHospital Mateu Orfila · 48 km

Access and accessibility

Accessibility information confirms step-free or accessible access. Travel options include parking, a bus connection and access from Me-24.

Location

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