Playa Formentor Pm1

24°C Water temp · Jun 8

Spain Coastal 1 - Excellent 24°C

Satellite image of PLAYA FORMENTOR PM1 — Satellite image © Esri

Playa Formentor is a natural sandy beach located on the island of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands. The beach is 840 metres long with a width of 15 metres and features fine sand with a gentle slope. It is a free-access recreational bathing area with high visitor numbers and a daily use pattern.

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Water

Type: seawater. Area: Bahía de Pollença (Bay of Pollença). Water mass code: MAMC05M3. The beach has no currents, whirlpools, or undertow.

Location

Located in the municipality of Pollença, Mallorca, Balearic Islands. Pedestrian access is good. Disabled access is available but rated as regular. Vehicle access is not available. Parking is available and rated as good. A promenade is present.

Facilities

Lifeguards: not mentioned. Toilets: not mentioned. Showers: not mentioned. Disabled access: available (regular). Flags: not mentioned.

Water Quality

Annual classification: Excellent for 2019, 2020, 2021, and 2022. Historical water quality status: Very Good (2007–2009), Acceptable (2018–2019), Moderado (2022–2023). Short-duration pollution episodes: 1 in 2019, none in 2020–2022. No exceptional duration episodes recorded. Waste accumulation: Low (2019), Medium (2020), Low (2021–2022).

Risks

Phytoplankton proliferation: Frequent. Cyanobacteria: No historical precedent. Jellyfish: Occasional. Pollution sources include 4 EBARs, septic tanks, vessels, and rainwater runoff.