BeachPlaya de Sant Antoni
S’Arenal, the town beach in the middle of Sant Antoni bay: fine sand, a promenade with bars and restaurants, and water sports. Lifeguards in summer.
What makes Platja des Pouet special
Platja des Pouet is on the bay of Sant Antoni, in the municipality of Sant Antoni de Portmany. The council simply calls it Es Pouet. The beach starts beyond the headland of Sa Punta des Molí, roughly halfway round the curve of the bay. The boundary with the municipality of Sant Josep is close by. Hotels line the back of the beach, and you’ll find bars and restaurants along the promenade.
The beach has white sand. Because it lies in a bay, the water is usually calm, and the seabed shelves very gently. That’s why the council describes it as suitable for families with young children. The beach faces west, so you can watch the sun set over the bay.
The name comes from an old freshwater well – ‘pouet’ in Catalan – which is surrounded by a small stone structure. According to the council, the well used to be inland; because of coastal erosion, it now stands on the beach itself.
Getting there and parking
A seafront promenade around the bay links the beach with the centre of Sant Antoni. That makes it easy to get here on foot or by bike. You can also come by car; the address is Carrer de Cala de Bou 4.
There are parking spaces near the beach, but they fill up quickly in high season. If you’re staying in Sant Antoni itself, walking is a good alternative.
Facilities
According to Sant Antoni town council, at Es Pouet you’ll find:
- lifeguards in summer
- sunlounger hire
- access for people with disabilities
- bars, beach bars and restaurants along the promenade
- water sports hire, such as SUP boards and small boats you don’t need a licence for
Toilets and showers aren’t on the council’s official list, so don’t count on them.
Tips for your visit
- The shallow water is handy with young children, but always keep an eye on them.
- In July and August, get there early if you want a spot near the water.
- On hot days, bring sun cream and plenty of water.
- Stay for the sunset: the beach faces west, looking out across the bay.
- Carry on along the promenade into the centre of Sant Antoni, or the other way towards Cala de Bou.
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Practical information
- Address
- Carrer de Cala de Bou, 4, 07820 Sant Josep de sa Talaia, Illes Balears
- Coordinates
- 38.97000, 1.30402 · Show on map
- Good for
- families with young children, swimming in calm, shallow water, sunset and a beach within walking distance of Sant Antoni
- Parking
- Parking spaces nearby; fill up quickly in high season.
- Best time to go
- June to September for swimming; towards evening for the sunset.
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