#283 European Rank
Sa Calobra (Torrent de Pareis)
Escorca, Mallorca, Spain•Balearic Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September
Photo: Isiwal (CC BY-SA 3.0) · Wikimedia Commons source
Day-of-Visit Snapshot
3-Second Operational AnswersEDITORIAL SCORE
4.57/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
26.2°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€43/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Pebbles / Shingle
Gradual Drop
Live Open-Meteo European Feed
Morning Beach Pulse & Marine Telemetry
Wind-Exposed
Gentle Wave Action
Exposed to Onshore Surf & ChopCove aspect: Faces SW (220°) · Wind: W (270°)
Onshore wind (12 km/h) is pushing open-sea swell directly into the bay, creating active breaking waves and reduced visibility.
Significant Wave Height
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Good Swimming
Swell Profile
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Reading buoy...
Live Surface Wind
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W (270°) · ONSHORE
UV & Air Temperature
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UV 5 · Moderate (SPF 30)
Cove Aspect & Shelter Compass
Seaward Orientation vs. Live Wind DirectionCove Faces SW (220°)
Onshore Wind • Waves and surface chop pushed into the beach
Shoreline Facing (θ_aspect)
SW (220°)
Open Sea Exposure
Surface Wind Vector
W (270°)
12 km/h · Δθ = 50°
Spatial Geometry: Wind from W pushes unobstructed over the open sea directly onto the SW-facing coast, generating breaking chop.
Morning Coastal Brief for Sa Calobra (Torrent de Pareis): Light coastal break; family friendly with standard water awareness. Onshore wind (12 km/h) is pushing open-sea swell directly into the bay, creating active breaking waves and reduced visibility. Models update sub-daily via Open-Meteo European marine models.
Interactive Oceanographic Climatology
Seasonal Sea Warmth & Bathing Climatology
30-Year NOAA OISST v2.1 Monthly Normals (1991–2020) · Escorca, Mallorca, Spain
Warm Bathwater
Early August
26.2°C
Air ~34°C
Optimal thermal comfort; zero cold shock
Water temperature is well above the 20.0°C bathing threshold. Prolonged leisure swimming, snorkeling, and family wading are comfortable with zero thermal shock.
Drag to scrub 12-month temperature curveEarly August · 26.2°C
| Month | Sea Surface Temp | Air Temp | Thermal Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.5°C | 20°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| February | 13.9°C | 21°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| March | 14.2°C | 23°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| April | 15.5°C | 26°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| May | 18.1°C | 29°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| June | 21.6°C | 32°C | Refreshing |
| July | 24.8°C | 34°C | Ideal Swimming |
| August | 26.2°C | 34°C | Warm Bathwater |
| September | 24.9°C | 32°C | Ideal Swimming |
| October | 22.2°C | 29°C | Ideal Swimming |
| November | 18.9°C | 25°C | Crisp & Bracing |
| December | 16.1°C | 22°C | Crisp & Bracing |
NOAA OISST v2.1 30-year climatological normal (1991–2020).Explore all Spain Sea Temperatures
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 10 Jun – 26 Oct (>21°C) · 139 days
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🏖️ Sa Calobra (Torrent de Pareis) (Escorca, Mallorca, Spain)
🌊 Water temperature: 26.2°C
⛱️ Beach access: 100% free public sand • Sunbeds: €0–€0
🧭 Wind & shelter: Faces SW (sheltered from NE winds)
📍 Guide: https://shores.cc/beach/sa-calobra-es/Tip: Add this beach to your home screen to quickly check morning wind and water conditions before heading out.
EEA Bathing Water Directive 2006/7/EC
Bathing Water Purity & Statutory Standards
Status: Good
Microbial Water Purity
95th-Percentile Compliant
Escherichia coli & intestinal enterococci within statutory limits.
Bathing Directive Tier
Tier 1: Sufficient & Safe
Monitored across the official European bathing season.
Official European Environment Agency (EEA) water monitoring verifies recreational cleanliness, sewage absence, and safety standards across all 31 member and partner coastal nations.
Score Breakdown
Scenery & Setting4.6 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.5 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.2 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5
About Sa Calobra (Torrent de Pareis)
A pebble cove where the Torrent de Pareis canyon empties into deep blue sea, the Tramuntana's full stop.
Key Beach Facts
Official Records•Access: Accessible via winding mountain road MA-2141 (with the 270-degree Nus de Sa Corbata loop) followed by pedestrian tunnels, or by tourist ferry from Port de Sóller
•Protected Status / Environment: Natural Monument inside UNESCO World Heritage Site Serra de Tramuntana
•Notable Feature: Dramatic river canyon mouth of Torrent de Pareis with 200m vertical karst cliffs opening onto a pebbled Mediterranean cove
Sand Transparency & Sunbed Index
Public sand quota, private lido density, and legal towel placement rights
Wide Open Public Sand
Free Public Sand (100%)Private Concessions (0%)
2-Sunbed + Umbrella Set Rate
Free (100% Public)
No commercial loungers; bring your own parasol and beach mat.
Towel Bather Guidance
Abundant unencumbered shoreline. Free towel placement everywhere with minimal commercial footprint.
Legal Shoreline Rights: 100% open public coastline. No commercial sunbed concessions or umbrella installations permitted.
Arrival Logistics, Parking & Sun Exposure
Micro-logistics, parking payment taxonomy, and topographic shadow schedules.
Parking Payment & Rates
Free Parking
Free Verge / Unpaved Roadside
Follow local municipal parking signage to avoid fines during summer peak hours.
Sun Exposure & Cliff Shadows
Full-Day Unobstructed Sunlight
Open shoreline with full solar exposure from mid-morning through evening twilight.
Footwear & Karst Protection
Recommended for Shingle / Pebbles
Pebbles and dark sand become scorching hot by midday and challenging under barefoot tread.
Amenities & Facilities
Bathrooms
NoShowers
NoFree Parking
YesFood / Tavernas
YesGood for Kids
NoDog Friendly
YesLifeguard on Duty
NoSunbed & Umbrella Rentals
NoNatural Cliff/Pine Shade
YesWheelchair Accessible
NoSnorkeling & Watersports
YesNudist / FKK Friendly
NoGetting There & Local Notes
Getting there:
Located near Escorca, Mallorca. Accessible via regional coastal roads (39.852°N, 2.806°E).
Discreet Utility: Rough Road & Trail Access
Reaching Sa Calobra (Torrent de Pareis) involves dirt tracks or steep trails. Booking a rental SUV or 4x4 provides higher clearance for unpaved coastal roads.
•Startlingly clear and quickly deep; dangerous when north swells push in.
•Where Mallorca's greatest gorge splits the Tramuntana, reached through rock tunnels from Sa Calobra hamlet or by boat from Port de Sóller.
Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway
PMI · 35m drive25-45 min highway drive from Palma Airport (PMI).
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sa Calobra (Torrent de Pareis)
What is the water temperature at Sa Calobra (Torrent de Pareis)?
The peak summer sea surface temperature at Sa Calobra (Torrent de Pareis) averages 26.2°C (79°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.
What type of coast or sand is Sa Calobra (Torrent de Pareis)?
Sa Calobra (Torrent de Pareis) is classified as a pebbles / shingle shoreline located in Escorca, Mallorca, Spain.
Is Sa Calobra (Torrent de Pareis) good for families with kids?
Sa Calobra (Torrent de Pareis) has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.
Are there parking and facilities at Sa Calobra (Torrent de Pareis)?
Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.
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