Cala de Porroig Beach — Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Spain

Description

A typical beach once frequented by local fishermen, where you can still see the old docks and low houses used to store fishing equipment.

Cala de Porroig is a semi-urban beach of sand and gravel in Sant Josep de sa Talaia (Illes Balears). The sand is dark.

It measures 80 metres long and 15 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions per the registry: calm water. It is reached easily on foot and by car. No parking is recorded.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service here. That does not rule out seasonal cover by the local council — check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded.

Length 80 m

Width 15 m

Sand type Dark (Sand / Gravel)

Occupancy Medium

Sea conditions Calm waters

Access Easy walk / Car

Reference hospital: Hospital Can Misses

Nearest marina: Puerto Deportivo de Coralmar

Facilities

The MITECO registry confirms no facilities at this beach. That does not mean it has none — many remote coves are not inventoried in detail.

Not recorded in the registry: Lifeguard, Wheelchair access, Showers, Toilets, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

No data

Foot wash

Facilities per the MITECO beach registry. “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty. Always check local signage before swimming.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at Cala de Porroig?

Not recorded. The MITECO registry lists no lifeguard here, which in practice means swimming unsupervised. Some councils add cover in July and August without it reaching the registry — the signage at the beach is what counts.

How do you get to Cala de Porroig?

According to the MITECO registry, Cala de Porroig is reached easily on foot and by car. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Cala de Porroig a good beach for children?

Cala de Porroig has no children's area on record. The registry describes calm water. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does Cala de Porroig have a Blue Flag?

No. Cala de Porroig is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The Blue Flag certifies services and water quality, not how attractive a beach is — plenty of unflagged coves are excellent.

Nearby beaches

Beach	Municipality	Water temperature	Blue Flag
Es Cuco	Sant Josep de sa Talaia	26.2°C	—
Es Torrent	Sant Josep de sa Talaia	26.2°C	—
Es Xarco	Sant Josep de sa Talaia	26.2°C	—
Sa Caixota	Sant Josep de sa Talaia	26.2°C	—
Jondal	Sant Josep de sa Talaia	26.2°C	—
Les Ovelles	Sant Josep de sa Talaia	26.2°C	—
Sa Caleta	Sant Josep de sa Talaia	26.2°C	—
Cala d'Es Cubells	Sant Josep de sa Talaia	26.2°C	—
Es Codolá	Sant Josep de sa Talaia	26.2°C	—
Cala Llentrisca	Sant Josep de sa Talaia	26.2°C	—