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Where to park
Where to leave the car
Dirt car park at Binimel·là (free, 100 spaces). Full by 11 am in August.
Beach · Es Mercadal · Menorca
Cala Pregonda
The 'Martian' cove of the north coast
The only reddish-sand cove in Menorca, with volcanic rocky islets just off the beach. Wild, one-of-a-kind northern landscape, with no buildings in sight.
- Type
- Wild cove
- Length
- 200 m
- Sand
- Reddish sand (unique in Menorca)
- Water
- Deep blue · 22 °C · northerly swell
GPS · 40.0592° N, 4.1039° E
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When to arrive
Best time to visit
Come midweek, before 10.30 am. Skip it on tramuntana days (strong north wind) — the swell picks up.
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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.
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£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.
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£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.
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£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.
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£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.
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£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.
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£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.
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£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 Es Mercadal (25 min on unsealed track). Then a 30-min walk along the Camí de Cavalls from Binimel·là.
What you'll find
Services
- Nothing at all · completely unspoilt
- Beach bar at Binimel·là (30-min walk away)
- No lifeguard
Local tips
What we wish we'd been told
- 01Spectacular snorkelling around the islets
- 02Late light (6.30–7.30 pm) sets the red sand alight
- 03If the tramuntana is blowing, go to Cavalleria (more sheltered)
What to avoid
Days with a strong tramuntana (northerly wind)
Around this beach
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