Along with July, August is one of two hottest months of the year in Santa Ponsa, a beach destination on the Balaeric island of Majorca, Spain. The Mediterranean summer temperatures are at their peak and the climate tends to remain hot, sunny and very dry.
August in Santa Ponsa provides the perfect beach weather. The heat can be intense, though, especially if you're not used to such high temperatures. Make sure you prepare for it.
Pack a high SPF sun cream and drink plenty of fluids to keep yourself hydrated. It's also a good idea to stay out of the sun during the hottest hours of the day. This is bound to be a busy time of the year in Santa Ponsa, as the glorious weather draws in hordes of holiday-makers. Beaches will crowded and bars and restaurants packed.
The temperatures reach their annual highs in August. The average daily temperature is now 25°C, one degree more than it was in July. The afternoons get very hot with temperatures that average 30°C, while the nights remain comfortably warm with an average low of 19°C. Both numbers are as high as they get in the entire year. The warmest days in August, and in the whole year for that matter, are in the beginning of the month. August 8 is historically the hottest day of the year. Both the average low temperature and average high temperature decrease slightly in the course of the month. The average lows decrease from 19°C to 18°C throughout August, while the average highs drop from 31°C to 29°C. Averaging 26°C, the sea temperature is also at its annual high. It's one degree warmer than it is in July and September and four degrees warmer than in June and October.
August is the second-clearest month of the year, after July. The percentage of cloud cover does increase in the course of the month though. August 1 is the clearest day with 23% cloud cover; August 31 is the cloudiest with 29% cloud cover. Don't worry thoughhis still means that the skies are clear or mostly clear for 67% of the time in August. The length of the days gradually decreases in August. With 14.12 daylight hours, August 1 is the longest day of the month. August 31 is the shortest and has 13.04 hours of daylight.
August has 12 hours of sunshine per day on average, a one-hour drop since July that's caused by the combination of slightly more cloud cover and the shortening of the days. It is, however, still the second-sunniest month of the year, together with June.
Compared with July, rainfall doubles in August. The total amount of rainfall is 20mm and there are 4 days with rainfall. Both numbers are, however, very low by all accounts. August is the third-driest month of the year and, although the occasional rain shower or thunderstorm may occur, you needn't worry about getting soaked too much in August. This is a time of year to spend on the beach and in the sea. That being said, the probability that rainfall occurs increases greatly throughout the month. August 1 is the driest day of the month with a 12% chance of rainfall; August 31 has a 21% chance that precipitation occurs. By far the most likely type of rainfall is thunderstormshey happen on no less than 52% of the days with rainfall. The second-most likely type is moderate rain, occurring on 24% of those days. Drizzle and light rain barely occur at all, only on 12% and 11% of the days with rainfall respectively.
Pirates Village Apartments is a unique themed accommodation complex just 350 metres from the Santa Ponsa town centre and from the beach. It is specifically designed to offer families a memorable summer vacationids will have an absolute blast while staying there. Guests of Pirates Village can immerse themselves in the world of pirates and enjoy many pirate-themed attractions and facilities. The complex has 143 roomshere's an all-inclusive option if you're interested in that. Facilities include a Pirates Bay splash pool with water slides, the Pirates Tower Pool, a large pool, the Pirate Cave Mini Club, the Pirates Tavern, a pool bar, a cinema, a games room, and even a photography studio.
Surrounded by lush gardens and comfortable terraces, the Ola Boungainvillia Apartments is a popular place to stay among couples and families because of its quiet location. It features two beautiful swimming pools, a children's playground, a mini-disco, an aqua gym, professional evening entertainment and various sports facilities and equipment. The rooms are either studios or apartments, all equipped with a bathroom, kitchenette, balcony and, of course, beds.
There are three beaches in Santa Ponsa. The main beach, Santa Ponsa Beach, is located in the centre of the resort, within easy walking distance from many hotels, restaurants and bars. This is quite a large beach, so even though there are countless holiday-makers this time of year, you will always be able to find a free spot. If you like more peace and quiet, you can opt to head to Pellicer Beach or Castellot Beach. Those two beaches are much smaller, more secluded and have less facilities, but also have much fewer people. A fourth beach, Cala Blanca, is located a bit further away, but is definitely a nice place to spend an afternoon as well.
Santa Ponsa is a family resort, so if you're looking for a wild party holiday, this may not be the best place to experience it. However, the party towns of Magaluf and Palma Nova are just a short drive away and a holiday in Santa Ponsa should involve a trip to them, whether it is for sightseeing or a night out. That being said, there is a wide variety of bars and pubs in town, from Irish pubs to family bars to sports bars.
A wonderful way to enjoy the summer sun and the Mediterranean Sea is by going sea kayaking. You can rent a single or a double kayak and head out to explore one (or more) of the marine reserves in Majorca. Paddling your way along the coastline, occasionally stopping at a hidden and empty beach for a refreshing dive will certainly be a memorable experience.
For even more water fun, head to Aqualand in nearby Magaluf. This huge waterpark features water slides, rides, attractions and pools that can be enjoyed by everyone from the youngest kids to the oldest adults. From adrenaline rushes on tall and speedy slides to quiet children's pools, there's more than enough to do to keep the entire family occupied for hours.
