Es Macar Gran Beach — Es Mercadal, Spain

Description

Es Macar Gran and Petit are two small gravel coves accessible only on foot via the GR-233 trail from Cala Tirant.

Es Macar Gran is a remote beach of sand and gravel in Es Mercadal (Illes Balears). The sand is dark.

It measures 450 metres long and 22 metres wide. Recorded occupancy is low.

Sea conditions per the registry: moderate surf. It is reached easily on foot. 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 450 m

Width 22 m

Sand type Dark (Sand / Gravel)

Occupancy Low

Sea conditions Moderate waves

Access Easy walk

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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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

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 Es Macar Gran?

According to the MITECO registry, Es Macar Gran is reached easily on foot. No parking is recorded in the registry.

Is Es Macar Gran a good beach for children?

Es Macar Gran has no children's area on record. No lifeguard service is recorded. Always check the day's conditions before swimming.

Does Es Macar Gran have a Blue Flag?

No. Es Macar Gran 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 Macar Petit	Es Mercadal	25.9°C	—
Tirant	Es Mercadal	26.0°C	—
Cavalleria	Es Mercadal	25.9°C	—
Cala Viola de Ponent	Es Mercadal	25.9°C	—
Platja Gran	Es Mercadal	26.3°C	—
Binimel-La	Es Mercadal	26.0°C	—
Cala Pregonda	Es Mercadal	26.0°C	—
Cala Pudent	Es Mercadal	25.9°C	—
Arenal de S'Olla de Son Saura	Es Mercadal	25.9°C	—
Cala Calderer	Es Mercadal	26.0°C	—