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Cala Formentor
Pollenca, Mallorca, Spain•Balearic Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September
Photo: Frank Vincentz (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
EDITORIAL SCORE
4.63/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
26°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€65/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Fine White Sand
Shallow & Gentle
Sea Temperature by Month
30-year monthly averages for Pollenca, Mallorca · NOAA satellite dataSwipe 12 months ⇄
Warm Bathwater
Jan
14.6°C
Air 20°C
Feb
14.0°C
Air 21°C
Mar
14.2°C
Air 23°C
Apr
15.4°C
Air 26°C
May
18.0°C
Air 29°C
Jun
21.4°C
Air 32°C
Jul
24.5°C
Air 34°C
Peak
Aug
26.0°C
Air 34°C
Sep
24.8°C
Air 32°C
Oct
22.2°C
Air 29°C
Nov
19.0°C
Air 25°C
Dec
16.3°C
Air 22°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 11 Jun – 27 Oct (>21°C) · 137 days
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Spain Sea Temperatures
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.2 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.8 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.9 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.8 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.2 / 5
About Cala Formentor
A kilometre of pine-fringed white sand and shallow turquoise water at the tip of Mallorca's wildest cape.
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Reached via Ma-2210 road from Port de Pollença (with seasonal traffic restrictions / public shuttle buses) or ferry boat service.
•Protected Status / Environment: Situated at the foot of the Serra de Tramuntana (UNESCO World Heritage cultural landscape), surrounded by native pine woodlands.
•Notable Feature: Narrow ribbon of white sand fringed by overhanging pine trees that reach right to the water's edge, overlooking Pollença bay.
Official Tourism Authorities:spain.info
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
YesShowers
NoFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
YesDog Friendly
YesLifeguard on Duty
YesSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
YesNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
NoWheelchair Accessible
YesSnorkeling & Watersports
NoNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Pollenca, Mallorca. Accessible via regional coastal roads (39.928°N, 3.139°E).
•Calm and shallow, family-friendly.
•Pine forest below the dramatic Formentor peninsula.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
PMI · 35m drive25-45 min highway drive from Palma Airport (PMI).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cala Formentor
What is the water temperature at Cala Formentor?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Cala Formentor averages 26°C (79°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Cala Formentor?
Cala Formentor is classified as a fine white sand shoreline located in Pollenca, Mallorca, Spain.
Is Cala Formentor good for families with kids?
Yes, Cala Formentor is suitable for families and children with manageable water entry.
Are there parking and facilities at Cala Formentor?
Free parking is available. Restroom facilities are present.
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