Visiting Cala Mitjana in Menorca: Everything You Need to Know!
Cala Mitjana is a unique cove and one of the prettiest I visited. Though it still has the incredible blue waters of a lot of the coves of Menorca, it is surrounded by limestone cliffs that make it stand out.
On a boat tour down the coast, Cala Mitjana stood out due to the contrast of the tall, white stone cliffs to the BLUE waters below.
Though it takes a little bit of effort and hiking to get to, it is worth adding to your Menorca itinerary!
Here is everything you need to know including how to get to Cala Mitjana, how to get to the beach from the parking lot, what to expect at the beach, amenities available (or not), how to get the best view of the cove from above and more!
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About Cala Mitjana: Location (with a Map) and More
Cala Mitjana is a must-see cove, whether you opt to hike there, take a boat or both. It is recognized by its unique, tall, white limestone cliff sides surrounding it.
Cala Mitjana is located, like most beautiful coves, on the south coast of Menorca. The cove is located just east of the popular Cala Galdana.
The parking lot of Cala Mitjana is a 3 minute drive from the parking at Cala Galdana.
This is convenient if you are either staying near Cala Galdana and/or if you are planning to drive to Cala Galdana to hike to Cala Macarella.
You can easily combine the two hikes into one day!
How to Get to Cala Mitjana
To get to the parking lot and trailhead of Cala Mitjana you can either taxi, take the bus or drive yourself.
Taxi– This can be a good option if you aren’t too far away. Otherwise, taxi rides in Menorca can get pricey (I paid 43 euros for a 34 minute, 34km ride and 22 euros for a 15 minute, 11km ride for reference.)
Bus– This is the cheapest way to get to the trailhead and there is a bus stop just beside the parking lot. Bus rides are a couple euros one-way (CASH ONLY.)
Driving– In my opinion, the best way to explore Menorca is to rent a car and explore on your own time.
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Walk- If you are staying near Cala Galdana, this is also an option. There is another trail that connects Cala Galdana to Cala Mitjana along the Cami de Cavalls.
How to Get to the Beach from the Parking Lot
Like many of the best beaches on the island of Menorca, you have to “hike” a bit to get to the beach of Cala Mitjana.
The parking lot at Cala Mitjana is quite large, which is kind of rare on the island. But, this is good, because if you opt to hike to Cala Macarella first and then come here afterward, there should be plenty of parking for you still!
Once you park, you will make your way to the far EAST side of the parking lot where you will find a small stone wall and the start of the trail to the beach.
While the hike is more of a “walk” because the path is paved most of the way down, it is still quite the incline/decline to get to and from the beach.
The walk takes about 15 minutes, giver or take, depending on fitness level. Going down isn’t bad, but hiking back to the parking lot from the beach will be uphill.
What to Expect at Cala Mitjana Beach
You know how to get to Cala Mitjana now, but what should you expect when you get there? Here is everything to know including amenities available, what to expect at the beach as far as water color and clearness and shade, cliff jumping, how to get to the best view, and more!
Amenities Available at the beach
While Cala Mitjana is a beautiful cove, it doesn’t have as many amenities as some of the other beaches.
It does offer simple public restrooms, but there are no restaurants or places to buy food or beverages.
Cala Mitjana also does not have loungers or shade to purchase for the day. There is a little bit of shade along the tree line on the sides of the beach.
But, otherwise, if you want to lay on the beach without frying you should prepare to bring your own form of shade. (I either recommend buying a small umbrella when you get to Menorca or packing a small, personal beach umbrella, because you are going to need it more than once!)
Cliff Jumping at Cala Mitjana
Cala Mitjana is also known as one of the top places to go cliff jumping in Menorca!
On the east side of the beach you can climb to a flat, relatively low-lying rock platform where you can jump into the clear blue waters below. The jump is about 7 meters (22 feet, give or take) and safe as long as you are smart about it.
I should note, the limestone cliffs that surround the beach can be up to 40 meters (131 ft.) This is NOT where you should be cliff jumping 🙂
You should also be cognizant of rough waters before you decide to cliff jump. The coves along the south coast are generally calm, but on windy days the waves can be intense along the cliffside.
Cala Mitjana Viewpoint
Now that you have seen a couple photos of the tall, limestone cliff sides, you should know that you can climb up it to get incredible views of Cala Mitjana from above!
The trail and first few steps are easy to identify on the east side (left side, looking at the water) of the beach.
The climb from the beach to the top only takes 5-10 minutes to complete.
However, this trail is probably the least “friendly” trail I took.
The stairs are man-made rock steps with no handrails and parts of the trail have pretty steep steps.
The length of trail is easy, but this trail may be iffy for someone with poor balance or strength to control the descent.
The best views of Cala Mitjana aren’t ALL the way up the trail. While climbing, keep your eyes peeled for a pull-off to your right.
I originally came to the first spot below that had nice shade and a good spot to sit, cool off and eat a snack.
It KIND of looks like a dead end, but if you keeping going (and climb over a small tree, if I remember right) you will come to an opening, which gives a more clear view of the cove and beach below (second photo spot.)
From here, you can also continue climbing up (rather than back down the beach,) but I don’t think the views improved from the spot pictured below.
Water Quality at the Beach
While the water is INCREDIBLY blue from above, by the beach the water isn’t so bright.
Like many of the beaches in Menorca, the colors are more impressive from above or from a boat.
Once you get closer to the beach, the water gets murkier and you can find seaweed (or sea grass) and debris in the water.
I don’t think this justifies NOT visiting Cala Mitjana, but I do think its good to have realistic expectations before you start walking into the waters of Cala Mitjana.
Cala Mitjaneta: The Sister Cove
In photos from the viewpoint, you may have noticed a small cove with another small beach opposite the Cala Mitjana viewpoint.
This cove is Cala Mitjaneta. It can be a little less busy than Cala Mitjana, but takes a little more walking to get there.
However, if you’ve looked at the map of Cala Mitjana, you may have noticed that the trail that leads down to Cala Mitjana from the parking lot creates a loop.
So, instead of taking the paved path from Cala Mitjana back to the parking lot, you can head west to Cala Mitjaneta and then continue along a more woodsy trail back to the parking lot.
**If you opt to visit Cala Mitjana by hiking in from Cala Macarella, you will already come in this way.**
What to Bring and Wear to Cala Mitjana
I saw people wearing all kinds of things (and all kinds of nothing 🙃- be prepared for quite a few topless people here), so it isn’t dire that you come ultra-prepared. However, there are a few things I recommend bring and wearing.
Sturdy Sandals– Though the trail from the parking lot is well-paved, if you plan to hike to the viewpoint, I would recommend sandals with some traction. My favorites right now are the Teva Hurricanes.
Towel- The sand is going to be hot and unshaded. If you want to lounge, I recommend bringing a towel. I brought a Sun’y, sand and water-wicking towel. It worked well, but is a little heavier than some of the other travel towels.
Form of Shade- Shade on the beach is slim-pickings. Again, either purchase a small umbrella when you get to Menorca, or bring a small, travel-sized umbrella to at least be able to block your face from the sun.
Anti-Chafe Balm- This is the one thing I don’t think I would have survived Menorca in the summer without 😅 I used the Body Glide for Her and carried it with me everywhere I went.
Water Bottle- There isn’t anywhere to buy water on the beach and whether you JUST take the 15 minute hike to the beach, water is still a good idea when beaching.
Other than these, I recommend moisture-wicking shorts and tank top and plenty of sunscreen!
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Visiting Cala Mitjana by Boat
Another option is to visit Cala Mitjana by boat. If you want to get out and swim and enjoy the beach here, cliff jump, etc, then you will likely need to rent a boat on your own.
While there are a lot of boat tours that include seeing Cala Mitjana, many of them (like the one I took) will coast into the cove to see it and then leave without stopping.
Though I definitely DO recommend taking a boat tour along the south coast (the coast is worth seeing from the water!), if you really want to explore Cala Mitjana, the tour won’t be your best option. It should be in ADDITION to hiking to the beach.
Or, again, if you are comfortable with it, you can opt to hire a boat for the day. Places like Menorca Boats allows you to take a boat on your own for the day where you can pick and choose which coves you want to spend your time in!
Final Thoughts on Visiting Cala Mitjana
Cala Mitjana is a beautiful cove worth taking the short hike to. But after seeing it from all angles, I do recommend seeing it from the water as well as taking the extra bit of hiking to the viewpoint above as well!
Since you are close to Cala Galdana, I also recommend visiting Cala Macarella. Here is everything you need to know about hiking to Cala Macarella and Macarelleta!
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