Playa Cala En Porter Pm1

23.6°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 23.6°C

Satellite image of PLAYA CALA EN PORTER PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Cala en Porter is a natural bathing beach located on the island of Menorca in the Balearic Islands. The beach stretches 150 metres in length and 100 metres in width with fine sandy soil and a gentle slope. It experiences no currents, whirlpools, or undertow, making it suitable for recreational swimming. The beach attracts foreign visitors on a daily basis with medium visitor numbers.

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Water

The water body is classified as free bathing water. It is a natural marine bathing area within the water mass MEMC04M4, located between Punta Prima and Punta de na Bruna.

Location

The beach is situated on Menorca in the municipality of Alaior, Balearic Islands, Spain. Pedestrian access is available and is good. Vehicle access and parking are both available and good. Disabled access is available and good. A promenade is present.

Facilities

Lifeguard services are not mentioned. Toilets and showers are not mentioned. Disabled access is available and good. Information point is available. Emergency services can be reached by calling 112.

Season

The profile is reviewed before the start of each bathing season in accordance with Royal Decree 1341/2007, if changes occur in water quality classification, significant infrastructure works or changes, or other significant changes in the profile information.

Water Quality

The bathing water has been classified as Excellent for the years 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. The water quality status for 2007–09, 2018–19, and 2022–23 was rated as Good. No short-duration episodes of water state contamination occurred in 2019–2022. One exceptional contamination episode lasting more than 72 hours was recorded in 2022. Floating debris accumulation is very low. Identified pollution sources include 4 wastewater treatment plants without overflow relief systems, one wastewater treatment plant discharge of 985 metres length, torrents, and urban stormwater runoff.

Risks

Jellyfish occurrence is occasional. No history of phytoplankton proliferation. No history of cyanobacteria proliferation.