Water temperature at Platja Gran

🌊 Water temperature 20.0°C Hot

🌡️ Air temperature 20.3°C

💨 Wind 18 km/t

☀️ UV index 0.0

Air, wind and UV are estimates from a weather model, fetched today, 04:00 · Open-Meteo

Description

Playa ubicada muy cerca del núcleo de Fornells, localizado en la bahía del mismo nombre, y que representa uno de los enclaves con más encanto de la isla de Menorca.

Platja Gran is a semi-urban beach of sand in Es Mercadal (Illes Balears). At Platja Gran the sand is dark.

It measures 1,700 metres long and 20 metres wide; recorded occupancy is low.

Sea state recorded by MITECO for Platja Gran: moderate surf. Platja Gran is reached easily on foot and by car, and has parking.

The MITECO registry records no lifeguard service at Platja Gran. That does not rule out seasonal cover by Es Mercadal council: check the signage when you arrive. No hazard signage is recorded at Platja Gran.

Length: 1.700 metros
Width: 20 metros
Sand type: Oscura (Arena)
Occupancy: Bajo
Sea conditions: Oleaje moderado
Access: A pie fácil / Coche
Reference hospital:: Hospital Mateu Orfila
Nearest marina:: Port de Fornells

Facilities

Confirmed in the registry

🅿️ Parking

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

No data

Foot wash

Facilities at Platja Gran according to 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 “Not recorded” means the registry does not list it, not that the service is banned or withdrawn; “no data” means the field is empty.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 the signs at the beach before you swim. Beach registry: March 2026 edition.

Frequently asked questions

Is there a lifeguard at Platja Gran?

Not recorded. Platja Gran has no lifeguard in the MITECO registry: expect to swim unsupervised, though Es Mercadal council may add cover in high summer without it reaching the registry. The nearest beach with a recorded lifeguard service is Tirant (Es Mercadal), 2 km away in a straight line.

How do you get to Platja Gran?

MITECO records that you get to Platja Gran easily on foot and by car, and there is parking.

Is Platja Gran a good beach for children?

Platja Gran has no children's area on record. Check the flag at Platja Gran on the day: conditions change with the wind.

Does Platja Gran have a Blue Flag?

No. Platja Gran is not listed with a Blue Flag in the MITECO data. The nearest Blue Flag beach is Son Bou (Alaior), 16 km away in a straight line. The flag rates services and water quality, not how attractive Platja Gran is.