Menorca’s beaches once lived, rarely forgotten. Menorca is blessed with so many beautiful beaches that you are never more than 5 miles 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 (35 km long by 15 km wide); therefore, you are never far from a new beach experience every day. Even at the resorts, when you’re floating in warm waters looking out to shore, you won’t see a beach horizon filled with ugly high-rise hotels. And since there are more beaches (more than 100) than in Mallorca and Ibizia combined, even in the middle of summer, you will not fight for your 2m2!
If you decide not to rent a car, a bus service connects the most popular resorts and their local beaches. Due to its geological origin, many of the beaches of Menorcas (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 over many, many meters. Ideal for babies, smaller children and with rock fringes ideal also for diving.
For those who prefer the resort’s beaches on the doorstep, Menorca offers some of the best with lifeguards, daily cleaning, and a variety of water sports and beachside bars, restaurants. Sunbathing topless is common on most beaches.
However, the real gems are the many beaches enclosed in stunning and protective natural bays on the north and south coasts. The unspoiled beaches called “virgin coves” are among some of the most beautiful beaches that you will find anywhere within a three hour flight from home. These often remote and deliberately poorly marked beaches offer a touch of paradise close to home. By taking one of the half-day or full-day boat trips, you can visit some of these more remote bays and beaches that can only be accessed from the sea. An unforgettable experience.
Even if you have small children, don’t miss the opportunity to spend at least half a day on one of Menorca’s beautiful unspoiled beaches. More and more they have become ecologically accessible by car and with a short walk, without altering their pristine natural state. You will not regret!
These unspoilt beaches listed below can be reached by car and in 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 17:00. Often, no parking or access fee will be charged as the attendant has gone home, the beach will become even more empty and you will be able to enjoy a magnificent sunset, and I promise you, if you have children, they will love it later. also!
Cala Macarella
Cala Mitjana
Cala Mesquida
Cala’n Turqueta
Cala Algaiarens
What kind of beach are you?
If you are a barefoot type of surfing then you will love the long sandy beaches. The longest sandy beach in Menorcas is the 3 km long Playa de Son Bou in the middle of the south coast. Other beaches to stroll include Santo Tomás, Cavaleria, and the other unspoiled beaches on the north coast.
If you enjoy dreamy bays, lined with pine-covered cliffs, head to the south coast of Menorca. Sculpted 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 unspoiled beaches in the south.
For those with romantic and adventurous leanings, there are many remote beaches that are only accessible on foot, where you will often find them completely deserted or with few like-minded people. Cala Pilar is a secluded red sand beach typical of the north coast, totally natural and surrounded by beautiful and spectacular landscapes. There is a small car park from where you can walk 35 minutes up a wooded hillside with beautiful views. You may find people smearing red mud there as a natural skin refresher. Give it a try, because it’s “worth it.”
There are no official nude beaches on the island, however the following locations are popular choices. The most frequented is the spectacular Binigaus beach, west of Santo Tomás. Easily accessible and there is a car park on Santo Tomas 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.
