Cala en Porter is 11 km from Alaior, between the headlands of Esclafat and Ponent, and has a large urbanization of the same name. To the west of the bay is Talaia de ses Penyes, built on cliffs that are 68 meters high. A large winding entrance and the outlet of the stream Torrent de Cala en Porter form this beach with a marshy area at the back. It is a safe beach of a good size, very popular with locals and tourists. The cliffs soar up on either side, to the right they are dotted with trees and shrubs and the left has been developed with houses and apartments overlooking the bay.
There is a famous discotheque set in the caves heading out to the point . According to legend a moor with only one ear used to live there.with fantastic views. It is not advisable for boats to moor in bad weather and they should be cautious at night as the bay is shallow and exposed to the south wind. If you do moor up it is safer close in to the beach where the depth is about 3 meters. Access by road is easy and well marked. Parking is free and in the summer there is a regular bus-service from Mahón. Popular with both locals and tourists.
Please obey all safety instructions and keep an eye on the flags. Red means danger and no entering the water. Yellow means that you can swim but with caution. Green means that it is safe to swim. Orange means that there is normally a lifeguard but that he is not present. Enjoy, but it is important that you use your common sense at all times and do not take unnecessary risks. Domestic pets and animals are not allowed on the beach.
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