Continent |
Europe |
Country |
Spain |
Next Big City |
Palma de Mallorca |
Next Town |
Pollensa, Alcudia |
Type: |
Ocean |
Rider Ability: |
Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
School |
Mallorca / Es Barcares Search Add Picture Edit
Water
Type: |
Shallow, Flat, Chop |
Hazards: |
Swimmers |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
Tide independent |
Flat and choppy water in summer and winter. In summer the swimming zones are marked. No waves. Shallow for about 100m.
Beach
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Small |
Hazards: |
Road, Cars |
Beach Users: |
June, July, August |
Sandy beach 8 km perfect to kite and windsurf. The kite area is in the beginning (south). A street is very close along the beach, so be very careful.
Weather
|
Spring:
|
Shorty, Normal |
|
Summer:
|
Shorts |
|
Fall:
|
Shorty, Normal |
|
Winter:
|
Normal |
Best season from May to October. Mediterranean conditions, in summer 28°C water and 30+°C air temp. All year possible, but wetsuit needed.
Wind
Best Months: |
May, June, July, August, September, October |
Wind Type: |
Thermal |
Best Direction: |
N, NNE, NE, ENE, E |
Main Direction: |
N, NNE, NE, ENE, E |
Thermal winds in summer time May to October 10-20 knots. In winter with north wind (Tramontana) 15-30 knots gusty conditions.
How to get there
Transport |
Car |
|
Access
|
No walk |
From Palma drive towards Alcudia and then to Pollensa. Main kitebeach is to the south of the bay.
Extra information
Rules |
Zones |
Respect the locals and rules. A kiteleash is a must, since the street comes directly behind the small beach. Usually onshore winds so the only directions is towards the street! Stay out of the marked swimmer zones.
Nightlife
Pto Pollenca: variety of pubs, after 3 a.m the only choice is Chivas 21. Alcudia: many pubs foam party and Menta club.