Menorca beaches once lived, rarely forgotten. Menorca is blessed with so many beautiful beaches that you will never be more than 5 miles away from the next one. Menorca (Menorca) is a beach paradise, not on the other side of the world, but only a 2-3 hour flight away. Postcard beaches can be found around this small, sparsely populated island (35km long by 15km wide), that’s why you’re never far from a new beach experience every day. Even in the resorts, when you’re floating in warm waters looking out to shore, you won’t be looking at a beach skyline filled with ugly high-rise hotels. And since there are more beaches (over 100) than in Mallorca and Ibiza combined, even in the height of summer you will not fight for your 2m2!
If you decide not to rent a car, a bus service links the popular resorts with their local beaches. Due to its geological origin, many of the beaches of Menorca (very common on the south coast) have gently sloping beaches that fall into the sea, which makes the waters warm, with shallow sandy bottoms that extend for many, many meters. Ideal for babies, younger children and bordered by rocks, great for snorkeling too.
For those who prefer resort beaches, Menorca offers some of the best with lifeguards, daily cleaning and a variety of water sports and beachside bars, restaurants. Topless sunbathing is common on most beaches.
However, the real gems are the many beaches enclosed in impressive and protective natural bays on the north and south coasts. The so-called virgin beaches “virgin coves” are among some of the most beautiful beaches you’ll find anywhere within a three-hour flight from home. Often remote and deliberately poorly marked, these beaches offer a touch of paradise close to home. By taking one of the half or full day boat trips, you can visit some of these more remote bays and beaches that can only be reached from the sea. An unforgettable experience.
Even if you have small children, do not miss the opportunity to spend at least half a day on one of the beautiful virgin beaches of Menorca. Increasingly they have been made ecologically accessible by car and a short walk, without disturbing their pristine natural state. You will not regret!
These virgin beaches listed below can be reached by car and with a short walk even with small children. Treat yourself to a beach experience to remember, just go! Have a picnic and visit these places after 5:00 pm Parking or access fees will often be waived because the attendant has gone home, the beach will be even more empty and you can enjoy a magnificent sunset , and I promise you that if you have children, they will love you later. also!
Cala Macarella
Cala Mitjana
Cala Mesquida
Cala’n Turqueta
Cala Algaiarens
What type of beach are you?
If you’re a barefoot surfer type, then you’ll love the long sandy beaches. The longest sandy beach in Menorca is the Playa de Son Bou, 3 km long, in the center of the south coast. Other promenade beaches include Santo Tomas, Cavaleria and the other pristine beaches of the north coast.
If you like dreamy bays, lined with pine-clad cliffs, head to the south coast of Menorca. Carved out by ancient rivers flowing through lush limestone gorges, they spill into the sea creating spectacular sheltered sandy bays. You will find classic examples of these in Cala en Porter, Sant Cala Galdana and many of the unspoilt beaches in the south.
For the romantic and adventurous, there are many remote beaches that are only accessible on foot, where you will often find them completely deserted or with only a few like-minded people. Cala Pilar is an isolated beach of red sand typical of the north coast, totally natural and located in a beautiful and spectacular landscape. There is a small car park from which it is a 35-minute walk up a wooded hillside with lovely views. You might find people smearing themselves with a red mud there as a natural skin refresher. Try it, because “it’s worth it”.
There are no official nude beaches on the island, however the following places are popular choices. The most frequented is the spectacular beach of Binigaus, to the west of Santo Tomás. Easily accessible and there is a car park at Santo Tomás beach. Walk west along Santo Tomas beach. In addition, Cala Mesquida, Cala Macarelleta, Cala Trebaluger or Cala Es Bots are frequented in certain areas by nudists.