Menorca Strände - Überblick
Weite, feine Sandstrände, Buchten mit Schatten spendenden Pinien und vor allem die herrliche Ruhe machen Menorca zur idealen Ferieninsel für Familien und Erholung Suchende Paare.
Die besten Strände Menorcas mit touristischer Infrastruktur
We have tried to show the main resort beaches below. Our interactive Beach Map will allow you to see others and to locate any beach exactly on the island and view them and their resorts from the air in great detail. Remember the island is small so if you are mobile you can visit a new beach every (half) day!
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Arenal Den Castell
A large classical picture postcode beach set in a huge circular bay and a great views on the horizon. Backed with sand dunes and the rising cliffs. The water is very shallow which makes it popular with families with small children. Arenal has some of the larger hotels on the island so there is a full range of facilities including sunbeds, parasols, pedaloes, pedal boats hire. There is also windsurfing and water skiing available.
Binibeca
Fine white sandy beach set in a protective bay which makes the water very shallow and warm. Very pleasant DEEP beach with picnic area in shaded trees at rear of beach. Los Bucaneros is the beach bar made from a converted fishermans hut. Also serves sandwiches and basic hot meals for reasonable prices. Very pleasant views from seating areas. Free parking. Childrens play area and showers and toilets. Electric fun boat hire, kayaks and pedaloes for hire on the beach. Very safe for children and excellent snorkelling. Nearby Cala Torret resort provides wide range of restaurants and bars within walking distance to suite all tastes and budgets. Local diving center next to beach.
Cala'n Bosch
A deep fine white sandy beach set in a protective bay. Cala en Bosch is one of the islands few purpose built modern Holiday resorts with a higher proportion of accommodation so the beach can be more crowded in peak season. Plenty of facilities and beachside bars and restaurants.
Cala Blanca
Fine white sandy beach set in a long inlet which makes the water very shallow and warm. With views over to neighbouring mallorcas' mountains. Plenty of beach side restaurants and nearby shops. Small childrens water play area alongside the beach
Cala'n Blanes
Sandy beach set in a long inlet which makes the water very shallow and warm. Behind the beach there is an extensive area with palm trees for shade and picnicking - with toilet and BBQing facilities. Small beach side bar restaurants. Dotted along the long inlet there are sunbathing and swimming platforms if you need to escape the beach area.
Cala en Brut
Not a beach but a tastefully created area with sunbathing platforms on a long rocky inlet. The seabed is sandy and deep which makes this whole inlet feel like a huge natural swimming pool. Ideal for those sunbathers not so keen on sand between the toes but who like the water. The resort centre of Los Delfines is a near by walk away with a large range of Bars, Restaurants, Shops and activities too.
Cala den Porter
Large beach in a spectacular picturesque location backing onto a nature reserve. Shallow and incredible gently sloping waters. Superb snorkelling under the cliffs. Beachside restaurants and bars to suite all tastes and budgets. Local resort supermarkets located behind beach. Free parking toilets and showers. Small childrens play area on beach. The deep inlet means this beaches' waters will be calmer and warmer than any another location in 'bad weather'. Considered in the top three resort beaches on the island. Probably the best childrens beach on the island plus large enough for those wanting peace to have a tanning spot 'away' from them too!
Cala Galdana
Large horsehoe shaped beach in a spectaclular cliff enclosed location. Very safe for children with shallow warm waters and excellent snorkelling around the little island. Considered in the top three resort beaches on the island. Good watersports and diving centers. TIP spend day here and then buy food and drink and then goto nearby virgin beach Cala Mitjana( 5mins drive or 30 mins walk from Galdana through pine woods) for an unforgetable sunset evening picnic.
Es Grau
Large horsehoe shaped beach with very pleasant views of the fishing village of Es Grau, located near the capital of Mahon(Mao). Very safe for children with shallow warm waters. Beautiful natural location as it backs onto national parkland. Very pleasant morning and evening walks in the parkland for a change of scene. Es Grau does not have many Holiday homes, so this beach is usually quite quiet except at weekends when the residents of Mahon enjoy it. Very pleasant little bars and restaurant in Es Grau. Parking is provided.
Son Bou
On the south coast. Much loved because of its length for strolling walks in the surf ( personally we think the small cliff and pine forest enclosed bays are more special, but...) with beach bars and toilets. The farthest end from the resort is often frequented by nudists if you are shy. Due to a protected nature area there is only a single access point form a car park to the beach so this spot gets crowded with the lazy walkers! Do take notice of the flags here as there are strong offshore currents. Keep children/weak swimmers inshore (20 meters max. from beach)
Punta Prima
On the south coast. Sant Luis. Close to the cosmopolitan centers of Es Castell and Mao.
Large beach, very safe for children with shallow warm waters. Area to the right reserved for families with babies and toddlers with very handy wooden walkway for getting pushchairs 'across the sands'. Wide range of restaurants and bars to suite all tastes and budgets. Local resort supermarkets , bars and restaurants located on and behind the beach. Easy to reach, including by bus from Mahon and resort train from Cala Torret and Binibequer. One of our favourites as we often stay in Es Castell. Great place to watch the boats travel to/from Mahon harbour. Kayak hire and excursions from the beach.
Son Parc ( Arenal de Son Saura )
Very natural beach with extensive sand dunes to the rear. Parking is provided where there is also beachback Bar Restaurant and toilets. Cala Prudent a pretty virgin beach can be reached on foot from the left of this beach. Lots of interesting paths from this beach too.
Tirant (Playa de Fornells)
On the northcoast. The local beach for the Playa den Fornells resort. If you have a car there are some beautiful virgin beaches ( Cavalleria, Pregonda, Binimel la ) just along the coast.
Die schönsten unberührten Strände Menorcas
Eher versteckt liegen die schönsten Sandstrände. Einige sind nur mit dem Boot oder nach längeren Fußmärschen zu erreichen. Übrigens liegt in der Vor- und Nachsaison häufig Seegras am Strand, das ist ein Zeichen für die gute Meerwasserqualität und dient gleichzeitig als Schutz vor Erosion im Winter.
The Northern Coast beaches are most exposed to the open sea so will on less calm days and have more waves. The basic rule is if the wind is blowing hard from the north go to the south coast and it will be calm. There is no such thing as a private beach on Menorca . They are all owned by the state and can be used by the public. Actually the entire coast line up to 6 meters inland is public property. However some of the coast line and remote beaches are only accessible by going through private land. You should respect this and keep to the tracks. Some land owners charge a small fee and restrict the visitor numbers which helps keeps the beaches in their pristine state. Dress appropriately and shut gates behind you. Respectful visitors are never turned away.
Below is a good selection of Menorca's virigin beaches. More are available to view on our interactive Strand Karte will allow you to locate them on the island and view them from air in great detail.
The pictures below are the copyright of their respective owners who have kindly made them available for public viewing. Photos provided by Panoramio
Algaiarens
On the north coast just east of Cala Morell is a robinson crusoe style set of beaches set in a grand bay. A spectacular beach set in a beautiful valley backed with sand dunes and woodland. Easy to get to - signposted from Ciutadella. Entrance via private track is charged (but well worth it) and travels through some pretty woods to car park. 5 min walk to beach. Picnic area under woods next to car park. No services available. TIP The road to Algaiarens starts just outside the Poligno (commercial area ) of Ciutadella. Here there is a new Lidl where you can stock up on picnic items very cheaply. Come early in high season as the number of cars is limited to 200 to preserve the area No excuses get there!
Playa Binigaus
On the south coast just west of Sant Tomas. One of our favourites. Shallow waters and sandy bottom. A beautiful backdrop of the Binigaus Valley with walks up to the "cathedral" caves. Nudists use this beach but its huge so there is plenty of space to find a spot if you are easily offended and no you dont need to strip if you dont want to either. A must visit!
Park in the car park at the road entrance to Santo Tomas and walk west 15-20mins along the beach.
Playa Binimel-la
On the northcoast reached through some beautiful countryside. 10 min walk from a dedicated car park. There is a Bar Restaurant at the head of this car parking area. Also the starting point to reach Cala Pregonda further along the coast.
Playa Cavalleria
A popular unspoilt beach on the north coast, with typical north coast 'red sand'. A double horseshore beach west of Cap de Cavalleria. Two beaches with sun umberella and sun lounger hire in summer months. Car park close by, but still a relatively quiet location. A rural drive and a 15 minute walk to reach this beautiful beach.
Playa Escorxada
On the south coast. Very remote and beautiful beach backed by pine woods but normally only reachable by Boat excursions from Cala Galdana or Cala en Bosch. But, you can reach it on foot with coastal paths from Santo Tomas ( 2hr trek with stops so not a trek for those who moan after 20minutes ) . Go early or later when the boat excursion passengers are gone for a memorable exquisite remote beach. No facilities. Cala Fustam is a further 20 minutes and even better!
Cala Macarella and Cala Macaretta
Idyllic pair of beaches the south coast set in a grandiose horseshoe shaped bay with striking cliffs. Fringed with Pine forests for when you want to escape the sun or take a stroll. There is a car park set back from the beach. Also reachable via a path from Cala Galdana ( 30 Mins.) A small bar and toilet facility is available in season. Macaretta is a further 10 mins, quieter and will be frequented by nudists. Macarella can get busy during the day from visiting boat parties.
Cala Mesquida
A favourite for the locals of Mahon and a great beach. No services available but the fishing village of Sa Mesquida has a tiny supermarket 1 mile before the beach. There is a van on the beach selling homemade Italian ice cream. The prices are very reasonable given the captive audience and the ice cream is very good - also sells some drinks. Free car parking and then a walk to the beach. The right hand side nearest the cliffs is often used by nudists, where i'll often be. Used by the locals from Mahon at the weekends.
Cala Mitjana and Mitjanetta
On the south coast close to Santa Cala Galdana. One of our favourite beaches and one of the first of the virgin beaches to be made accessible via car. This is perhaps the ideal first experience (perfect for small children too) of Menorcas "Calas Virgenes".
There are two water caves to explore. A smaller one close to the beach with it's own little beach inside. Further around, about a 20 meter swim, is a very large cave perfect for snorkeling.
In the older days this used to be a 40 min. walk on unsigned paths through pine forests. You can still do this today from Cala Galdana. The Cala is 3 min drive from Cala Galdana with its own beautiful tourist beach and watersports centers, so you can combine the two. No excuses get there!
Mongofre
A remote and beautiful beach on the North East coast near to Port Addaia. More details shortly...
Cala Pilar
Secluded red sandy beach typical of the northern coast. Totally natural and in beautiful and dramatic scenery. There is a small car park from where you take a 35 minute walk over a wooded hillside with lovely views. You might find people smearing themselves with a red mud as a natural skin refreshner. Try it, because you're "worth it". No facilities. Getting there:
Turn off the main Ferreries-Ciutadella road about 5.5km after Ferreries (the turning is 1/3 of the way up the big hill after the central plane) and keep going for about 4km until you find the carpark (where the road ends). Access from here is up and then down a pleasant sandy track. The track starts in woodland and finishes with a steep descent to the beach, nearly 2km in total
Cala Pregonda
Sand dunes and dramatic rock formations and Pine and Tamarisk covered backdrop make this a special beach with great swimming and views. Pine woods provide shade in this attractive remote bay. You can swin and have great snorkelling around the small 'island' just offshore. No facilities. On the northcoast west of Fornells reachable from Binimel-la beach car park (20 min. walk ) .
Son Saura
A double bay backed by pine forests to shade you from the sun. Reached by boat excursions from Cala en Bosch marina and car with parking charges.
Trebaluger
On the south coast. Very natural pine woods fringed bay at the mouth of the beautiful Trebaluger valley. Only reachable on foot from Cala Santa Galdana/Cala Mitjana or by boat excursions from Cala Galdana and Cala en Bosch. Again best visited early and later to avoid the 'boat tourists'. No facilities.
Turqueta
On the south coast. 20 min walk from dedicated car park. Can sometimes get crowded due to the many visiting boat tours in high season from Cala en Bosch. Fabulous in the early morning and evening hours when the boat tourists are not there. No facilities.
Interactive Map with Menorca Beaches
See for yourself the beauty of these beaches, just click on the map below to open up a fully interactive map of the island.
Tips
1. 'If the wind is blowing from the north visit the south coast beaches, and visit the north if the wind is from the south' Also it still amazes us but it can be cloudy at one end of the island and bright sunshine at the other. So get in the hire car and head out if the clouds have appeared.
2. These virgin beaches listed below can be reached by car and a short walk even with small children. Give yourself a beach experience to remember - just go! Take a picnic and visit these places after 17:00. Often any parking or access charges will not be collected as the attendant has gone home, the beach will be emptying even more and you will be able to enjoy a magnificent sunset - and we promise you if you have any children, afterwards they will love you too!
- Cala Macarella
- Cala Mitjana
- Cala Mesquida
- Cala'n Turqueta
- Cala Algaiarens
3. By taking one of the half or full day boat trips, you can visit some of the bays and beaches that are only reachable from the sea. An unforgettable experience
4. Always ensure you have plenty of water with you when you visit the virgin beaches as often there are no bars or such facilities - just pure nature.
5. Beach Chairs and Umberellas. If you visit Mahon harbour look across at the luxury villas on the other side, those of the ones owned by the beach umbrella and deck chair concession owners! A Sun umbrella in a supermarket will cost from 8(out of resort) -15(in resort) Euros. Buy one and leave it behind in the Holiday Home if there is not one to use there on the beaches. The chairs below will cost no more than 6-8 Euros for a good quality one and are more comfortable than always resting on your elbows! (sink legs into sand to increase stability)
