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The beautiful Balearic island of Menorca, Spain has some of
the most idyllic, unspoilt beaches in all of Spain. They
are with out a doubt the islands greatest attraction.
Stunning secluded coves, surrounded by wild pine trees and
azure waters lapping at the sand. Menorca has more beaches
than all the other Balearic Island put together and makes
an ideal villa holiday destination. Stretch out your towel
on some of the most beautiful of them all using this little
guide to Menorca’s top beaches.

Cala Santa Galdana is the queen of Menorca’s Beaches.
A wonderfully sheltered keyhole bay with white sands, pine
trees and high cliffs guarding its entrance. The clear
shallow waters offer ideal swimming conditions and the
eastern end of the beach has ample shade up until noon.
Cala Santa Galdana also boasts a fun water park and a
children’s playground and is situated at the mouth of
Menorca’s only river and the “The Algendar” ravine
which stretches inland for 10kms. Cala Santa Galdana is
located in the centre of Menorca’s southern coast.

Cala Mitjana is a small natural south facing cove that you
can reach by taking a left just before you reach Cala Santa
Galdana on the road south from Ferreries or by walking 20
minutes from Cala Santa Galdana. Follow the rough road
down to a free car park and then walk for 5 minutes to
discover this little known cove with low white cliffs
covered in pine trees. Cala Mitjana offers ideal swimming
and snorkeling conditions and if you are lucky you could
also reserve the tiny Cala Mitjaneta just along the coast.
These beaches are in a natural state so remember to come
well prepared as there are no facilities here.

Es Grau is a stunning horseshoe bay with fine golden sands
backed by sand dunes that lead into the shady pine forests.
This beach is located in the vicinity of the protected
wetland natural park of Albufera where you will find
diverse bird life. There are also boat trips available here
to the little islet of Colom where further untouched sands
can be found. 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 your list.

Son Bou is a 2 mile long stretch of fine white sands backed
by beautiful sand dunes, a lagoon and freshwater marshes.
The western end of Son Bou beach is known as a hot spot for
nude bathers and the beach has good water sports facilities
although you are advised to check the flags for swimming
conditions as the currents can be dangerous. Son Bou is
located 20kms west of Mahon on the road south from Alaior.
On your way to Son Bou look out for the caves in the cliffs
as you pass thru the tunnel that are to this day inhabited
by Homo Sapiens.

Cala Pregonda is situated west of Fornells on the North
coast of Menorca in a protected area of natural beauty. The
beach is accessible on foot and is about 20 minutes walk
from Binimella. Cala Pregonda is a stunningly beautiful
sandy beach with rock formations and hills coated in Pine
and Tamarisk. No facilities are available here but your
efforts will be well rewarded with an outstanding beach
with excellent conditions for swimming.

Cala d’Algaiarens is a fairly secluded beach west of Cala
Pregonda on private land on the north coast of Menorca. It
is in the valley of Algaiarens and is an area of natural
interest with dense pine trees. The two beaches of es Bots
and de’s Tancats are divided by a large rock and are
at the mouth of an inlet where shallow crystal clear waters
meet golden sands. There is a 4 Euro charge to access them
but the trip is well worth the effort if you wish to escape
the crowds on the south coast and explore this pretty spot.
Access is via the Ronda Norte from Ciutadella heading
towards Cala Morell. At Torre d’En Quart go straight
on towards Algaiarens and look out for La Vall.

Cala en Turqueta is a lovely sandy cove close to the old
city of Ciutadella on the south coast of Menorca. It is
fairly secluded with only a few amenities available such as
the car park only a 5 minute walk from the beach. Coming
from Ciutadella take the road to the little church of Sant
Joan Gran (approximately 6kms) from where signposts will
direct you to the Cala en Turqueta. This route will also
give you access to the more secluded Cala des Talajer and
the Cova des Moro. The Talaia d’Artruxt is on a rocky
headland where you can make out the outline of Majorca on a
clear day.

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