Menorca is one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, it has everything one could wish for to enjoy a pleasant vacation near the sea: beaches, good weather, excellent gastronomy, charming towns and a truly exciting party culture. Next we are going to see the main beaches and coves of Menorca.
Cala Mitjana
Cala Mitjana is a marvel. It is a virgin cove located near Ferreries, taking the Cala Galdana detour. It has parking and the path is indicated. Its sands are white and fine, but the sea is open and it is not recommended when there is a south wind.
They are Saura
Over time Son Saura has become a classic, located on the south coast of Ciutadella. It has a lot of space, offering two extensive sandy areas bordered by thick pine forests. Its waters are like the best beaches in the Caribbean. It is accessed by the Sant Joan path, so you have to go through Ciutadella first and it has parking.
Cala Turqueta
Cala Turqueta is another unspoilt beach located, one of the preferred by tourists who visit the island, as it looks like a movie. It is a really beautiful beach, but it has no other services. Warm and crystal clear waters. You cannot visit Menorca without sunbathing for at least one day in this heavenly cove.
Cala Galdana
Cala Galdana is possibly one of the best-known beaches on the island, it is located near Ferreries, and has an almost perfect semicircle shape with high cliffs full of pine trees that surround it, protecting it from the wind. Its sand is white and the waters are crystal clear … a beauty without equal.
They are Bou
Son Bou , is another very popular beach because it is the longest in Menorca. It is located near Alaior and unlike some coves, this one is completely open to the sea, where contemplating the infinite horizon is a joy.
Cala’n Porter
Cala’n Porter is one of the most spectacular beaches on the island due to its particular shell shape. It is located in an urbanization with many apartments and hotels. It is worth taking at least a bath in its waters.
Macarella
Macarella has one of the most beautiful landscapes on the island. It is located near Cala Galdana, even some adventurers dare to walk, which is accessed from Ciutadella, along the Sant Joan de Missa path. The area is a protected area but it has a small beach bar near the beach where you can cool off when temperatures are high. It is advisable to go early because the parking lot fills up in the early hours of the morning in July and August.
Binibeca
For many tourists, Binibeca beach is one of Menorca’s favorites, with just over 180 meters of coastline and perfect waters to enjoy the island in all its natural splendor. It is located in the municipality of Sant Lluis, not far from MahĂłn.
Arenal d’en Castell
El Arenal d’en Castell is another wide beach sheltered by various rock formations. It is located in Mercadal and it is highly recommended to bask in the sun, ride in crystal clear waters, enjoy the Minorcan climate and the landscape.
Cala Pilar
Cala Pilar is one of the most difficult virgin beaches to access in all of Menorca, which is why it has become one of the most desired. There is a path on the main road, between Mercadal and Ferreries, which goes up to a few kilometers from the beach. Then there is a half-hour walk through unshaded terrain. The sand is golden and the water completely transparent, in fact it is the most protected area of ​​the Menorca marine reserve. Also, if you want to clean your skin, you can find clay to smear yourself with mud, a natural treatment that is worth trying.
Algaiarens
Algaiarens , is one of the best beaches in the north of the island, also known as La Vall. The sand is very fine and white in color, something that contrasts with other beaches on the north coast where the sand is usually dark and thick. It is reached by the same road from Cala Morell (from Ciudadela).
Cala Blanca
Cala Blanca is a small beach, which makes it very cozy, it is long and well sheltered from the waves. It is located in the bay of Ciudadela and has several restaurants around it.
Cala Mesquida
Cala Mesquida is a beach highly frequented by those who live in MahĂłn, since many have a second residence there. The cove is wide and open, its sands are golden and it has a lifeguard service. To access it, you have to take the road that starts from the bottom of the port of MahĂłn, you can’t miss it.
Cala Morell
Cala Morell is a perfectly sheltered cove, so the north winds do not affect the always calm tide. The beach is small and most people sunbathe on the stone platforms that surround the cove.
Cala Pregonda
Cala Pregonda is for many a dream beach, actually the favorite of many Menorcans due to the golden light of its sands and the small islets that protect it from the waves. It can be reached from Binimel.lĂ or by sea. There are no services and you have to walk a little more than half an hour, but your visit is mandatory.
Cala Escorxada
Cala Escorxada is a beautiful cove located in the south of Menorca, between Trebaluger and Binigaus. It does not have access by road, so it is ideal if you are looking for a bit of tranquility or even to do nudism.
Cala’n Bosch
Cala’n Bosch beach is the closest to Cabo de Artrutx. It is located in the urbanization that bears his name where the English and Germans abound. It is a nice, wide and clean beach.
Es Grau Beach
Es Grau beach is located north of MahĂłn and its waters are always calm. The most curious thing about this beach is its shallow depth, ideal for playing with children. What was once a small fishing village has become a very pleasant urbanization to enjoy a summer day with family or friends.
Cala’n Blanes
Cala’n Blanes and Cala’n Bruch are two coves located to the north of the town of Ciutadella, and around them quite crowded tourist developments have been built. They are temperate beaches and quite narrow, so they rarely suffer from waves. In addition to the sand, you can sunbathe on the rocks that line it or rent umbrellas or deck chairs.
TrebalĂşger Beach
TrebalĂşger beach is one of the most appreciated by Menorcans for its tranquility and nature. Access is complicated, since you have to walk from Cala Galdana, along a coastal path, so it is ideal to visit it by boat. It is an open beach surrounded by pine trees and there is usually decomposition of algae, although that does not prevent swimming at all.
Es Talaier Beach
Es Talaier is still a truly unspoiled beach, fantastic in every way for its turquoise waters and sparkling sands. It can be reached by car on the Sant Joan path (passing through Ciutadella), but also from Son Saura on foot with idyllic views.