Spain · Balearic Islands
Playa Cala Galiota
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 | 28.8 | 0.4 |
| Thu 3 | 28.8 | 0.2 |
| Fri 4 | 29.0 | 0.1 |
| Sat 5 | 29.4 | 0.1 |
| Sun 6 | 29.1 | 0.2 |
| Mon 7 | 29.0 | 0.2 |
| Tue 8 | 29.0 | 0.1 |
Water quality history
Official EEA classification, one rating per bathing season, 2015–2025 — real data reported by national authorities.
- 2015: Not classified2015
- 2016: Not classified2016
- 2017: Not classified2017
- 2018: Not classified2018
- 2019: Not classified2019
- 2020: Not classified2020
- 2021: Not classified2021
- 2022: Excellent2022
- 2023: Excellent2023
- 2024: Excellent2024
- 2025: Excellent2025
Excellent in the most recent season, and 4 of 4 classified years rated Excellent or Good.
- Excellent
- Good
- Sufficient
- Poor
- Not classified
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| Year | Classification |
|---|---|
| 2015 | Not classified |
| 2016 | Not classified |
| 2017 | Not classified |
| 2018 | Not classified |
| 2019 | Not classified |
| 2020 | Not classified |
| 2021 | Not classified |
| 2022 | Excellent |
| 2023 | Excellent |
| 2024 | Excellent |
| 2025 | Excellent |
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 del Port496 mBalearic Islands
- Playa Es Dol?866 mBalearic Islands
- Playa Des Marqu?s1.3 kmBalearic Islands
- Playa Es Trenc2.6 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: Constitució, about ~250 m away.
Food, stays & town
- Nearest village: Colònia de Sant Jordi, about ~400 m away.
- 22 places to eat within 1 km Closest is Playa, about ~60 m away.
- 4 places to stay mapped nearby Closest is Hostal Colonial, about ~80 m away.
- 2 shops nearby, the closest about ~160 m away
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
Is the water clean at Playa Cala Galiota?
Playa Cala Galiota sits on a stretch of coast classed as a coastal bathing site, carrying an official EU Bathing Water rating of Excellent 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. You can park about ~240 m away.
Looking to avoid the busiest weeks? The water is typically warmest around August, with the most reliable swimming window running July–September; outside that stretch you'll find a cooler sea but a quieter beach. That rating has been consistent: every one of the 4 classified seasons on record has come back Excellent or Good. On site you'll find Sandy shore, Toilets, and Beach bar. Colònia de Sant Jordi — the closest town — sits about ~400 m from here.
“Excellent” is one point on a four-step scale — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — assigned once per year from that season's water samples, not a live reading. It describes how the site performs on average across the season, not the exact water quality this afternoon; for day-to-day sea conditions, see the “Right now” and 7-day outlook panels above. There are 22 places to eat within a kilometre — Playa is the closest, about ~60 m away.
Frequently asked questions
Can you safely swim at Playa Cala Galiota?
Yes. Its official 2025 EU Bathing Water rating is Excellent, the top classification, and 4 of the 4 classified seasons on record have rated Excellent or Good. It's also held steady at Excellent for 4 straight years.
How cold or warm is the water at Playa Cala Galiota today?
Checking in on Playa Cala Galiota right now: the water is around 29°C, per the latest reading — the “Right now” panel above tracks it live. That's the reading right off Balearic Islands.
Which month has the warmest sea at Playa Cala Galiota?
July–September tends to be the sweet spot for swimming here, with sea temperatures usually peaking later in that stretch. That applies to the water around Balearic Islands.
What's behind the water quality rating shown above?
National authorities sample the water for intestinal enterococci and E. coli bacteria through the bathing season and report the full-season results to the European Environment Agency each spring for the season just finished, which assigns one of four annual classifications — Excellent, Good, Sufficient or Poor — under the EU Bathing Water Directive. Some national authorities, including Croatia's IZOR, also publish individual in-season sample results ahead of that annual report.
How do I get to Playa Cala Galiota without a car?
By car, it's easy — parking is right by the beach. By bus, the nearest stop is Constitució, about ~250 m away. The nearest town is Colònia de Sant Jordi, about ~400 m away.