Is the sea clean in Mallorca?

The report rates all of Majorca's beaches either 'good' or 'excellent' and the nine beaches with 'good' water quality, including Can Pere Antoni, s'Arenal, Puerto Sóller, Cala Esmeralda, Camp de Mar, Santa Ponsa, Peguera and des Brismar beach.



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There is nothing to worry about when swimming in Mallorca's cristaline Mediterranean waters.

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Located in the South East of the island, Calo d'es Moro is home to some of the clearest blue water to be found in the world. Bordered on either side by steep cliffs full of greenery and caves, the combination of colours is truly stunning.

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Can Pere Antoni is the closest sandy beach to central Palma and gives the city's sun seekers plenty of space for sunbathing and swimming.

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The crystal-clear water we owe to the Poseidon grass, also called green treasure, on the seabed. This grass is abundant in the sea off the Balearic Islands. The protected Neptune grasslands and algae filter the water, making them extremely important for the marine ecosystem of the sea.

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11 Best Beaches in Spain With Turquoise Waters and Golden Sand
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  • 02 of 11. Es Pujols, Formentera. ...
  • 03 of 11. Caló des Moro, Mallorca. ...
  • 04 of 11. Playa de Mónsul, Almería. ...
  • 05 of 11. Lumebó Cove, Galicia. ...
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Domestic and hotel tap water supplies in Mallorca are safe to drink but, because the sources of water are usually in concentrations of limestone, the water is inclined to be hard, and may have a mineral taste. It may also be quite heavily chlorinated in some areas.

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During the summer months, from June to September, the sea temperature in Mallorca is usually between 23°C and 26°C, which makes it an ideal time to enjoy the beaches and water activities. In winter, sea temperatures are cooler, averaging around 14°C in January and February.

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If you're the wild swimming type, swimming all year round in Mallorca's not difficult. You just jump in the sea. But, although the Med often looks gorgeous in winter, a dip in the ocean might be exhilarating and life-affirming but relaxing it ain't.

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Dress Code Only the young wear shorts, with most working people wearing trousers or skirts. Nine in ten visitors to Spain don't go beyond the coastline, which means most people come here expecting to wear little. That doesn't mean, however, that wearing swimwear or for men to go bare-chested in cities is okay.

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Four idyllic beaches with crystal-clear waters
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  • View of Cala Culip in Girona (Catalonia) © José Luis Gargomo. Cala Culip, Girona. ...
  • Ses Illetes beach in Formentera, Balearic Islands. Ses Illetes beach, Formentera. ...
  • La Rijana beach in Granada, Andalusia.


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The crystal-clear water we owe to the Poseidon grass, also called green treasure, on the seabed. This grass is abundant in the sea off the Balearic Islands. The protected Neptune grasslands and algae filter the water, making them extremely important for the marine ecosystem of the sea.

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The green colour of the sea in Mallorca which can sometimes appear is the result of an accumulation of algae. This is itself the consequence of an increase in the water temperature combined with nutrients in wastewater that are from outfalls or leaks.

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Mallorca - Cala Major sea temperatures peak in the range 25 to 28°C (77 to 82°F) on around the 18th of August and are at their lowest on about the 1st of March, in the range 13 to 14°C (55 to 57°F). Year round warm sea temperatures at Mallorca - Cala Major climb to their maximum in the third week of August.

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FAQ About Tap Water in Mallorca If you're in a major tourist area or restaurant, ice is generally made from filtered or bottled water, making it safe. However, if you're in a smaller town where tap water isn't safe to drink, it's best to skip the ice just to be safe.

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The temperatures in October are very pleasant (between 23 and 28 degrees Celsius) and it is not as hot as in August, which is appreciated by children. In October you can still swim without any problems, as the sea temperature is not below 20 degrees Celsius.

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There's differences in climate across the island because of the mountains, which attract rain and clouds leaving the coast sunny and dry. North westerly winds mean the southeast is usually a bit warmer and drier than other parts of Majorca.

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The weather in Mallorca remains warm throughout the year with average night time lows dropping to around 10ºC in December and January. The summer months can see temperatures reach 40ºC, although the averages are around 30ºC.

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As one of Spain's Balearic Islands, Majorca has a typical Mediterranean climate with lots of heat in the summer and mild, stormy weather in the winter. The best time to go to Majorca is in the summer months from June to September.

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Tipping in Spain works differently: The customer actually has the option to not leave any tip at all. However, restaurants expect a 10% tip on each bill—although it's not a formal rule, and that percentage is much lower than tipping practices in other countries.

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