Best Beaches in Menorca: Must-Visit Beaches on the South Coast!
Visit the best beaches in Menorca! Menorca has some of the bluest waters I have ever seen! And, most of these blue-water beaches are located along the south coast of Menorca.
While the north coast of Menorca also has loads of beaches, most of the beaches consist of more brown or red sands, which result in less vibrant water colors.
Though I’m sure many of them are beautiful and less-crowded, I just didn’t have time to visit beaches on both coasts. Therefore, I focused my efforts on the south coast instead of spreading myself thin.
Therefore, here are the best beaches to visit on the south coast of Menorca plus directions on HOW to get to them (hiking, driving, etc) and what to expect at each of the beaches!
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Best beaches in Menorca Overview (with a Map)
I spent 5 days in Menorca, which allowed me to see a LOT of Menorca, but not ALL of it. To maximize my time and to see the best, white sand beaches, I stuck to the south coast of Menorca.
Again, the north coast of Menorca has its own kind of beauty. It has red-clay beaches and red and golden sand beaches in contrast to the white-sand beaches of the south coast.
I am a sucker for white sand beaches that create VIBRANT BLUE waters, therefore that is where I focused my trip.
However, one thing about Menorca’s best beaches: a lot of them require a little work to get to. To get to some of the best beaches or best views OF those beaches, don’t be surprised if you have to take a bit of a hike or climb a few rocky stairs.
Here is a list of some of the best beaches I visited, divided into southeast, south central and southwest to make for easier planning!
Best Beaches in Menorca: Southeast Coast
Many of the beaches on the southeast coast are small and cove-like with little to no “beach” area. While they are still pretty in their own way, I don’t think they make the list of “top beaches” of Menorca.
However, there are still a couple that are worth seeing!
Cala en Porter
Cala en Porter is one of the bigger beaches located on the east side of the island. It has a nice, spacious beach with chairs and huts available for rent, making it a great place for a beach day.
It is also surrounded by large cliffs that boast great views of the beach below and several restaurants with a good views as well.
Another perk is that you can take kayak tour with Monkey Kayak Menorca which has a storefront just steps from the beach.
You can also find seaside restaurants to grab drinks and snacks while enjoying the beach!
Son Bou
Son Bou is technically more centrally located on the island, but, compared to a majority of the best beaches on the south coast, is more east.
It is a unique beach on the island of Menorca. Whereas many of the beaches are coves with small to medium-sized beach areas, Son Bou consists of 1.5 mile (2.4km) stretch of white-sand beach.
If you have ever been to the Florida panhandle, Son Bou looks similar to that! Rather than a beach area that is surrounded by cliffs and rocks on either side, it is a LONG stretch of white sand.
You can also find places to rent chairs and huts for shade here as well. It is a popular family-friendly beach due to the ease of getting to the beach (no hiking required!) and the shallow depths of the water.
If You Are Looking for more on the East
Again, there are loads of other beaches on the east side of the island if you want more closer to Maó or Binibeca.
Near Maó, you will find coves in nearby Es Castell as well as S’Algar. Most of the “beaches” in this area are more cove-like, surrounded by rocks rather than sand.
If you plan to visit Binibeca (as you should,) you can also find cove-like beaches in this area as well.
In my humble opinion, they just aren’t the “best” beaches in Menorca. But, certainly pretty enough to visit if they are more convenient for you!
Best Beaches in Menorca: South Central Coast
I’m labeling beaches “south central” that are not DIRECTLY located on the west coast of Menorca (because some are pretty far west.)
This encompasses QUITE a few beaches and is where the vast majority of the best beaches in Menorca are located.
Some of these beaches require hiking or boating to access, some are easily accessible, some are more rocky than sandy, but all are beautiful!
Cala Galdana
Cala Galdana is arguably one of the most popular beaches on the island of Menorca.
It is pretty centrally located, has a big beach, several restaurants and accommodations nearby and a lot of the boat excursions leave from this area.
Plus, several hikes to some of the prettiest beaches leave from Cala Galadana as well. So, chances are you will run into this beach at some point anyway!
Cala Galdana has great views from viewpoints on BOTH sides of the beach, so be sure to take the time to see it from both angles!
Cala Macarella & Macarelleta
Next to Cala Galdana, Cala Macarella and Macarelleta are among the most beautiful and best beaches in Menorca.
These are sister coves, but offer very different views. One is a bright blue color while the other is a bright turquoise.
They are a little harder to reach, however. During peak season (~June to September,) you can’t drive to the trailhead of these beaches.
You have to either hike along the Cami de Cavalls (which really isn’t bad!) or take the bus from Cuitadella.
Despite the effort to get there, they really are beautiful coves worth seeing!
Here is everything you need to know about hiking to Cala Macarella and Macarelleta!
Cala Mitjana
Cala Mitjana is a unique cove due to its beautiful, white limestone cliffs that surround it. These cliffs are different than any of the others on the island. While on my boat tour, they really stood out and I decided I wanted to see the beach on foot as well.
Cala Mitjana is located super close to Cala Galdana, but it DOES require some hiking. However, compared to the hike to Cala Macarella, it is shorter and paved, making it more accessible.
The beach itself at Cala Mitjana is pretty roomy, but does have limited shade and can be murky with sea grass close to the beach.
Despite the up-close murkiness, you can get excellent views on the top of the white cliffs that make it worth visiting!
Everything you need to know about visiting Cala Mitjana!
Cala Son Saura
Son Saura was one of the first coves we floated into on our boat tour along the south coast.
Son Saura is one of the western-most beaches in this area of beaches and is commonly as far west as boat tours go.
You CAN drive to the parking lot for this beach, but know that parking can fill up quickly in the summer.
Son Saura consists of two beaches, Platja d’es Banyuls and Cala Bellavista, so you have a bit more beach area to find a spot to relax. There are also public restrooms here.
Also, about a 15 minute walk east is Cala de Talaier, a smaller cove that can be combined with Son Saura beaches.
Cala en Turqueta
Cala en Turqueta is a larger cove giving more room for boats and snorkeling and a wider strip of sandy beach than some other coves offer.
On our boat tour, we stopped here to snorkel and the water is INCREDIBLY clear!
The downfall is this beach is popular for boat tours and, thus, a bit crowded.
However, it isn’t anymore crowded than that of Cala Macarella and Cala Mitjana. If you are heading to Menorca in July or August, you should probably be ready to deal with crowds anyway.
Perks of this beach are it is lined by trees in the back for good, natural shade and you can drive and park relatively close (about a 10-15 minute walk from the parking area to the beach.)
Cala de Trebalúger
Cala de Trebalúger is located just east of Cala Mitjana and is less known and, thus, a little less crowded than some of the beaches in this area.
I saw this beach while on our boat tour and took note of how it was a lot less busy than the other coves we drove by.
So, I have added it to the list (despite not getting a good photo) for those who want a quieter beach to visit.
However, to get to Cala de Trebalúger you either have to take a ~40 minute hike from Cala Mitjana or take a boat.
The less busy, more secluded beaches usually require a little more work to get to in Menorca; thats why they are less busy. And, you should prepare to have no restrooms as well.
Everything to know about taking a boat tour in Menorca!
Cala Fustum & Escorxada
Cala Fustum was the last stop on our boat tour and one where we jumped in to swim and snorkel.
Along the edges of the cove is a large cave, which is different than many of the other coves and good for snorkeling.
This cove is also quite secluded and less busy compared to some of the other coves. But, mostly because it is harder to access.
To get to Cala Fustum you have to hike either from Cala Mitjana or from Sant Tomás (about an hour hike) or access it by boat or horseback.
Nearby (about another 5 minute walk if you are coming from Cala Mitjana) is also Cala Escorxada.
The beaches here aren’t quite as large and impressive as some of the others on the coast, but if you want less crowds and don’t mind a hike, these can be good options.
Best Beaches in Menorca: Southwest Coast
This group of beaches are located on the far west side of Menorca, nearer to Cuitadella. If Cuitadella is going to be your homebase, these can be easy beaches to visit.
Cala en Bosc
Cala en Bosc is probably the largest beach in this area. It is way more developed than many of the other beaches. It is similar to Cala Galdana in that it has several accommodation and restaurants within walking distance to the beach.
It is a good home-base option if you want a beach and restaurants within walking distance.
The beach is also quite a bit larger than many of the beaches and is definitely the largest one I came across on the west side of Menorca.
Perks of this beach are the ease of accessibility (parking very nearby,) chair and shade rental options, paddle boats for entertainment and, again, restaurants within walking distance.
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Cala en Blanc
Cala en Blanc is a smaller cove on the west coast. Like many of the coves on this side of the island, it is lined by rocks on either side of the cove and consists of a pretty small beach area.
The water is incredibly blue, though and worth at least stopping by.
If you plan to spend some time here, I recommend getting here early if you want to score a spot on the sandy beach area.
This wasn’t, admittedly, somewhere I stayed very long because I got here later and didn’t get a beach spot.
It IS easily accessible, however, with street parking within a short walking distance.
You can also find a few restaurants that line the beach as well.
Cala en Blanes
Cala en Blanes is the first beach I came to after walking the streets of Cuitadella and sweating my butt off. Therefore, I DID spend some time here dipping in the water and reading a little.
Cala en Blanes is also easily accessible via a short walk from street parking.
It is home to a larger beach area than that of Cala en Blanc and has a good amount of shade among the trees behind the beach.
It is also has a small play area for kids and a restaurant at the beach.
However, when I arrived, the beach was quite full and I opted to walk along the rocky sides and spent my time there.
Nearby you can also visit Cala en Brut, which is only a 4 minute drive. It is a little bigger, but has a similar cove look with rocks on either side.
Best Beaches in Menorca Final Thoughts
I feel like I’ve barely scratched the surface of beaches to visit on the island of Menorca. Yet, even a list this size can feel a little overwhelming!
Just know, you are NOT going to be able to visit every beautiful beach on the island of Menorca if you are only visiting for a week.
BUT you can definitely plenty of them and have an incredible beach vacation!
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