The best beaches and coves in Menorca

Minorca It is one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, it has everything one could want to enjoy a pleasant holiday near the sea: beaches, good weather, excellent gastronomy, charming towns and a truly exciting party culture. Next we will see the main beaches and coves of Menorca.

Cala Mitjana

Cala Mitjana it is a wonder. It is a virgin cove located near Ferreries, taking the turnoff from Cala Galdana. 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 it is windy from the south.

They are Saura

Over time They are Saura It has become a classic, located on the southern 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 road, so you have to go through Ciutadella first and it has parking.

Cala Turqueta

Cala Turqueta It is another virgin beach located, one of the favorites by tourists who visit the island, as it looks like a movie. It is a really beautiful beach, but it does not have other services. Warm and crystal clear waters. You cannot visit Menorca without sunbathing for at least one day in this paradisiacal cove.

Cala Galdana

Cala Galdana It is possibly one of the best known beaches on the island, it is located near Ferreries, and it 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 crystalline waters ... a beauty without equal.

Son Bou

Son BouIt is another very popular beach as 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 It 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 a bath in its waters.

Macarella

Macarella it 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, by 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 the temperatures are high. It is advisable to go early because the parking lot fills up early in the morning in July and August.

Binibeca

For many tourists the beach of Binibeca It 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 Mahón.

Arenal d’en Castell

The Arenal d’en Castell It is another wide beach and sheltered by the various rock formations. It is in Mercadal and it is highly recommended to roast in the sun, ride in crystal clear waters, enjoy the Menorcan climate and the landscape.

Cala Pilar

Cala Pilar It is one of the most difficult to access virgin beaches in all of Menorca, which is why it has become one of the most desired. There is a path on the general highway, between Mercadal and Ferreries, which reaches 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 it 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, 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 It is a small beach, which makes it very welcoming, it is long and it is well protected from the waves. It is located in the Ciudadela bay and has several restaurants around it.

Cala Mesquida

Cala Mesquida It is a beach highly frequented by those who live in Mahón, since many have a second residence there. The cove is wide and open, its golden sands and it has a lifeguard service. To access, you have to take the road that starts from the bottom of the port of Mahón, it has no loss.

Cala Morell

Cala Morell It 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 It is for many a dream beach, actually the favorite of many Minorcan people for the golden luminosity of its sands and the small islets that protect it from the waves. It can be reached from Binimel.là or by sea. It does not have services and you have to walk a little more than half an hour, but your visit is mandatory.

Cala Escorxada

Cala Escorxada It is a beautiful cove located in the south of Menorca, between Trebaluger and Binigaus. It does not have road access, so it is ideal if you are looking for a bit of tranquility or even nudism.

Cala’n Bosch

The beach of Cala’n Bosch it is the closest to Cape 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

The beach of It's Grau It is located north of Mahón and its waters are always calm. The most curious thing about this beach is its shallow depth, ideal for playing with children. What was 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 Y Cala’n Bruch They are two coves located north of the town of Ciutadella, and around them quite crowded tourist developments have been built. They are temperate and quite narrow beaches, so they rarely suffer waves. In addition to the sand, you can sunbathe on the rocks that line it or rent umbrellas or deck chairs.

Trebalúger beach

The beach of Trebalúger It is one of the most appreciated by Menorcans for its tranquility and nature. Access is difficult, 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

It's Talaier It is still a truly unspoilt beach, fantastic in every way for its turquoise waters and sparkling sands. It can be reached by car on the Sant Joan road (passing through Ciutadella), but also from Son Saura walking with idyllic views.

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