Playa Cala Barques (Cala Sant Vicen?) Pm1

24.2°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 24.2°C

Satellite image of PLAYA CALA BARQUES (CALA SANT VICEN?) PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Cala Barques (Cala Sant Vicenç) is a natural bathing beach located in Pollença, Mallorca with a length of 85 metres and width of 40 metres. The beach has a gentle slope and coarse sand substrate. It experiences occasional whirlpools but no currents or rip currents. The water is free-flowing and used recreationally with high daily visitor numbers, primarily from outside the local area.

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Water

Natural salt water bathing zone. Length 85 metres, width 40 metres. Gentle slope. Coarse sand substrate. Water body designation: MAMC03M2 (Punta Negra to Illa de Formentor). No currents or rip currents present. Occasional whirlpools occur.

Location

Pollença municipality, Mallorca, Balearic Islands. Pedestrian access is available (regular standard). Parking is available (good quality). No vehicle access.

Facilities

Pedestrian access available. Disabled access not available. Parking available. No promenade.

Water Quality

Annual water quality classification: Excellent (2019–2022). State classification 2022–23: Good. State classification 2018–19: Good. State classification 2007–09: Very good. Pollution sources identified: sewage tanks, vessels, and rainwater discharge. No exceptional contamination events (>72 hours) recorded 2019–2022. Short-duration contamination (<72 hours): one incident in 2021, one in 2022. Floating waste accumulation: very low.

Risks

Occasional jellyfish. Whirlpools present. No phytoplankton proliferation history. No cyanobacteria proliferation history.