5 Beaches You Will Love In Menorca !

Cala Galdana

Often referred to as the Queen of Menorcas Beaches Cala Galdana is a uniquely
sheltered keyhole bay. Surrounded by white sands, pine trees and high cliffs the bay has its entrance well guarded.

The bay has excellent swimming condition and has the advantage providing relief from the sun from morning shade on the eastern side.

Cala Galdana also hosts a waterpark and a childrens playground. Situated at the mouth of Menorcas only river it is close to "The Algendar" gorge which stretches inland for 10kms. Cala Galdana is located virtually in the centre of Menorcas southern coast.

Cala Mitjana


This small natural cove faces south and is close to Cala Galdana. It is reached from the same road by taking a left just before you reach Cala Galdana on the road south from Ferreries.

Follow the unpaved road to the free car park and a short walk brings you to this quite cove with low white cliffs covered in pine trees.

Cala Mitjana is ideal for swimming and snorkeling.

To avoid the crowds, especially at weekends, keep walking along the coast to Cala Mitjaneta. Both beaches lack facilities so remember to come well prepared for the lack of basic amenities.

Cala Mitjana can be reached on foot by walking east for 20 minutes from Cala Galdana.

Es Grau

This spectacular horseshoe bay with fine golden sands is backed by sand dunes that lead into the shady pine forests.


The beach is therefore close to the natural wetland reserve of Albufera with it's diverse wild bird population.

From here you can take a boat trip to the small island of Colom where you will find more excellent and inviting sand beaches.

Situated in the east of the island only a short drive from the capital at Mahon, Es Grau has got to be near the top of everyone's list of favourite beaches.


Son Bou

This beach is renouned for its length and the beauty but most visitors miss much of its appeal as they stay close to the hotels at its eastern end.

Backed by sand dunes, and freshwater marshes teeming with bird life including the famous Ducks on the nearby freshwater lagoon ; you should not miss a visit to the ruins of the fifth century Bascillica at its eastern end.

All types of watersport are catered for from the imfamous Banana Boat to Sub Aqua courses which are available here although you should take care to check the conditions for swimming as there are dangerous currents at times.

The weatern end of the beach, away from the hotels and the town, hosts an unofficial nudist beach.

Son Bou can be reached from Alaior by taking the road south from the Me-1.

As you approach Son Bou look out for
the caves in the cliffs as you pass through the tunnel. They are still in use to this day as holiday homes.



Cala Pregonda

Situated west of Fornells on the North coast of Menorca|Menorca's
northern coast} is Cala Pregonda. Located in a protected area of natural
beauty you will find this gem of a beach.

Accessible only on foot a 20 minutes walk from Binimella
brings you to Cala Pregonda. The beach is a stunningly beautiful sandy stretch of the coast with rock formations and hills coated in Pine and Tamarisk.

There are no facilities available here but your walk will be well rewarded with an outstandingly Beautiful beach with space for all to enjoy the superb swimming on offer.