Spain · Balearic Islands
Playa Cala Comtessa (Illetes)
Balearic Islands, Spain
On the beach
Right now
Live conditions from Open-Meteo, refreshed hourly.
7-day outlook
7-day marine forecast from Open-Meteo.
Sea temperature
Next 7 days, °C
Wave height
Next 7 days, metres
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| Day | Sea temp (°C) | Wave height (m) |
|---|---|---|
| Wed 2 | 29.0 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 29.1 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 29.0 | 0.1 |
| Sat 5 | 29.1 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 29.0 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 29.0 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 28.9 | 0.2 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Excellent2015
- 2016: Excellent2016
- 2017: Excellent2017
- 2018: Excellent2018
- 2019: Excellent2019
- 2020: Excellent2020
- 2021: Excellent2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Good2025
Good in the most recent season, and 11 of 11 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Excellent |
| 2016 | Excellent |
| 2017 | Excellent |
| 2018 | Excellent |
| 2019 | Excellent |
| 2020 | Excellent |
| 2021 | Excellent |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Good |
Typical sea temperature by month
Modeled estimatePlausible seasonal climatology derived from latitude, for illustration — not a measured average.
Monthly sea temperature
Typical range across the year, °C
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| Month | Typical sea temp (°C) |
|---|---|
| Jan | 16 |
| Feb | 16 |
| Mar | 16 |
| Apr | 18 |
| May | 21 |
| Jun | 24 |
| Jul | 26 |
| Aug | 26 |
| Sep | 26 |
| Oct | 24 |
| Nov | 21 |
| Dec | 18 |
Location & nearby beaches
Nearby beaches
- Playa de Illetes269 mBalearic Islands
- Playa de Portals Nous1.1 kmBalearic Islands
- Playa de L'Oratori1.5 kmBalearic Islands
- Playa Cala Major2.4 kmBalearic Islands
Distances calculated as straight-line (haversine) from official coordinates.
Getting there & around
- Easy by car — there's parking close to the beach.
- Bus stop: ses Illetes, about ~160 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: ses Illetes, about ~400 m away.
- 3 places to eat within 1 km
What kind of beach is this?
This beach belongs to a small coastal village. It's usually calmer than a resort or town beach, though a popular village spot can still fill up on the best summer days.
Estimated from OpenStreetMap surroundings data (ODbL).
- Families
- Water sports
Is the water clean at Playa Cala Comtessa (Illetes)?
Playa Cala Comtessa (Illetes) sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Good for the 2025 season. Under the EU Bathing Water Directive, national authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season and report the results the following spring — the 2025 rating was published in spring 2026, and 2026's won't follow until spring 2027. In addition to that yearly rating, some national authorities — for Croatia, the national environmental authority — publish individual water sample results during the season itself, ahead of the annual report. It sits in Balearic Islands. There's parking about ~60 m from the beach.
That rating has been consistent: every one of the 11 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. The most reliable swimming window here typically runs from July–September, with the sea usually at its warmest around August. Outside that window the water is cooler and often quieter. Worth noting: the rating slipped from Excellent to Good in 2025, so it's especially worth checking the latest local advisories. The nearest town, ses Illetes, is about ~400 m away.
That “Good” label comes from a full season of official water sampling, not a single test — it's one step on a four-point scale (Excellent, Good, Sufficient, Poor) reassessed once a year. Today's actual conditions can differ from the seasonal average, so for a live snapshot see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above.
Frequently asked questions
Is Playa Cala Comtessa (Illetes) safe to swim in?
Playa Cala Comtessa (Illetes) passes comfortably — its 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Good, and 11 of 11 classified seasons have rated Excellent or Good. That said, the rating slipped from Excellent to Good in 2025, so it's worth checking for current local advisories too.
What is the sea temperature at Playa Cala Comtessa (Illetes) today?
The latest reading puts the sea at Playa Cala Comtessa (Illetes) at around 29°C — the “Right now” panel above has the full live picture. That's the reading right off Balearic Islands. On the modeled climatology here, August usually runs warmest.
When is the best time to swim at Playa Cala Comtessa (Illetes)?
For the warmest water, aim for July–September — that's when the modeled sea temperature is typically at its best. That applies to the water around Balearic Islands. Within that window, August is typically the single warmest month.
Where does the water quality rating come from?
It's based on official water samples: authorities test for intestinal enterococci and E. coli through the season, then report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring, which assigns one of four grades — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor. A few national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual samples during the season itself, ahead of that annual report — that isn't yet available for Playa Cala Comtessa (Illetes).
Is there parking near Playa Cala Comtessa (Illetes)?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is ses Illetes, about ~160 m away. The nearest town is ses Illetes, about ~400 m away.