Cala Viola de Ponent Beach — Es Mercadal, Spain

Description

A small rustic beach.

Cala Viola de Ponent is a remote beach of sand and gravel in Es Mercadal (Illes Balears). The sand is golden.

It measures 30 metres long and 15 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is moderate.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. 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 30 m

Width 15 m

Sand type Golden (Sand / Gravel)

Occupancy Medium

Sea conditions Moderate waves

Access Easy walk / Car

Reference hospital: Hospital Mateu Orfila

Nearest marina: Port de Fornells

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, Foot wash, Parking, Children's area, Sports area, Surf zone, Diving, Umbrella rental, Sunbed rental, Restaurants, Nudism.

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 Viola de Ponent?

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 Viola de Ponent?

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

Is Cala Viola de Ponent a good beach for children?

Cala Viola de Ponent has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does Cala Viola de Ponent have a Blue Flag?

No. Cala Viola de Ponent 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.

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Binimel-La	Es Mercadal	26.0°C	—
Cala Pregonda	Es Mercadal	26.0°C	—
Platja Gran	Es Mercadal	26.3°C	—
Cala Calderer	Es Mercadal	26.0°C	—
Cala Pudent	Es Mercadal	25.9°C	—
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