Beach · Ferreries · Menorca

Cala Galdana

The 'queen' of the south, great for families

A horseshoe bay sheltered by two pine-clad cliffs. The only cove on the south coast with a small resort and full facilities. A perfect base for walking to Macarella and Mitjana.

Type
Sandy beach
Length
500 m
Sand
Fine white sand · shallow water
Water
Turquoise · 24 °C · very calm
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GPS · 39.9367° N, 3.9647° E
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Where to park

Where to leave the car

Free parking within the resort (600 spaces) plus paid parking by the beach (€5 a day). Access is never closed.

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When to arrive

Best time to visit

Any time before 11 am in summer. The bay is wide and swallows crowds without feeling packed.

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How you get there

Getting there

By car from Ferreries (15 min via the Me-22). TMSA bus from Ciutadella and Ferreries.

What you'll find

Services

  • Multiple restaurants and beach bars
  • Kayak, paddleboard and sunbed hire
  • Showers, toilets and accessible entrances
  • Lifeguard Jun–Sept
  • Pharmacies, supermarkets

Local tips

What we wish we'd been told

  • 01Ideal base if you're travelling with children
  • 0230-min walk to Cala Macarella along the Camí de Cavalls (waymarked)
  • 03Hire a kayak to reach Cala Mitjana by sea

Around this beach

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Practical questions about this beach

What is Cala Galdana beach like?

The 'queen' of the south, great for families. A horseshoe bay sheltered by two pine-clad cliffs. The only cove on the south coast with a small resort and full facilities. A perfect base for walking to Macarella and Mitjana.

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The 'queen' of the south, great for families. A horseshoe bay sheltered by two pine-clad cliffs. The only cove on the south coast with a small resort and full facilities. A perfect base for walking to Macarella and Mitjana. It's a sandy beach in Ferreries, Menorca: 500 m long, fine white sand · shallow water, with water described as turquoise · 24 °c · very calm.

Where do I park at Cala Galdana?

Free parking within the resort (600 spaces) plus paid parking by the beach (€5 a day). Access is never closed.

What's the best time to visit Cala Galdana?

Any time before 11 am in summer. The bay is wide and swallows crowds without feeling packed.

How do I get to Cala Galdana?

By car from Ferreries (15 min via the Me-22). TMSA bus from Ciutadella and Ferreries.

What facilities does Cala Galdana have?

On site: Multiple restaurants and beach bars, Kayak, paddleboard and sunbed hire, Showers, toilets and accessible entrances, Lifeguard Jun–Sept and Pharmacies, supermarkets.

What should I know before visiting Cala Galdana?

Ideal base if you're travelling with children 30-min walk to Cala Macarella along the Camí de Cavalls (waymarked) Hire a kayak to reach Cala Mitjana by sea

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Last reviewed · 30 July 2026

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Checked · 30 July 2026