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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.
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
GPS · 39.9367° N, 3.9647° E
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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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Boat & beach4 hHalf-day boat tour along the south coast of Menorca
4.5(426 reviews)
Sail out of Cala Galdana and cruise the south coast's most photographed coves: Macarella, Turqueta and Es Talaier. Two swim stops with snorkelling gear included.
From
£30per person
- Three swim stops in southern coves
- Snorkelling gear provided
- Small groups (max 12 people)
Boat & beach5 hSouthern catamaran: Cala Galdana, Macarella and Turqueta
4.7(892 reviews)
A full day sailing the entire south coast on a spacious catamaran. Lunch is served on board, with two anchor stops long enough for a proper swim in each cove.
From
£60per person
- Two long swim stops with snorkelling
- Lunch and unlimited soft drinks on board
- Departure from Cala en Bosc
Adventure3 hKayaking and sea caves on the north coast (Fornells)
4.9(512 reviews)
Paddle out of the sheltered Fornells bay along a coastline of red cliffs and sea caves you can only reach by kayak. Every tour includes a snorkelling stop over a Posidonia meadow.
From
£38per person
- Stable double kayaks (beginners welcome)
- Snorkelling stop with gear included
- English-speaking guide
Boat & beach8 hFull-day private sailing around Menorca with lunch
4.8(267 reviews)
Charter a semi-private sailing yacht for the day and follow the wind between three or four southern coves. Lunch, drinks and snorkelling gear all included.
From
£155per person
- Semi-private sailing yacht (max 8 guests)
- Three cove stops chosen with the skipper
- Full lunch, wine and beer on board
Culture2 hCiutadella at sunset with the historic harbour
4.6(341 reviews)
Follow a local historian through Ciutadella's palace-lined lanes, Gothic cathedral and 17th-century harbour just as the light turns golden. Ends with a glass of pomada at a family bar.
From
£22per person
- Local English-speaking historian
- Small groups (max 15)
- Glass of pomada included at the end
Food & wine4 hFood trail: Mahón cheese and Xoriguer gin
4.7(218 reviews)
A hands-on introduction to Menorca's two edible icons: PDO Mahón cheese at an artisan dairy and Xoriguer gin at the family distillery that has been running since 1784.
From
£36per person
- Guided cheese-cellar visit and tasting
- Xoriguer gin distillery and free tasting
- Pomada cocktail at the end
Nature4 hCamí de Cavalls hike along the southern cliffs
4.8(174 reviews)
Walk a hand-picked stretch of the Camí de Cavalls between Cala Galdana and Cala Macarella with a certified local guide. Time for a swim built into every tour.
From
£40per person
- Certified local hiking guide
- Snacks, water and safety kit provided
- Swim stop in a protected cove
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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
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