5 Beaches you will Love in Menorca ! - By: Philip Bromley

Cala Galdana

Often referred to as the Queen of Menorca’s Beaches Cala Galdana is a uniquely
sheltered keyhole bay. Backed by white sands, conifers and tall cliffs the bay is protected and its entrance well guarded.

The bay Cala Galdana is at the confluence of Menorca's only river and the "Barraca Algendar" the gorge which runs inland
for 10 kilometers. Cala Galdana is situated in the middle of Menorca’s southern coast.

Cala Mitjana

This small natural cove faces south and is very 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 5 minute walk brings you to this quite cove with low white cliffs covered vegitation and evergreen trees.

Cala Mitjana offers ideal conditions 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 colony.

From Es Grau you can take a boat trip to the small island known as 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 must feature on everyone's list as it is the longest sand beach on the island.

Backed by sand dunes, and freshwater marshes teeming with bird life including the famous Ducks on the nearby freshwater lagoon you can walk along its full length to San Tomas in little over an hour.

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.

On your way to Son Bou look out for
the caves in the cliffs as you pass through the tunnel. Originally burial chamber they now have a place as holiday homes for local people.

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.

To get to this beach involves a 20 minutes walk from Binimella
brings you to Cala Pregonda. The beach is a outstandingly beautiful stretch
of sand with rock formations and hills coated in Pine and Tamarisk.

No facilities are available at the beach but your efforts will be well rewarded with an exceptionally attractive beach with excellent swimming conditions.

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