The Fantastic Beaches of Cala d’ Algaiarens, Cala Mitjana & Cala Santa Galdana
The beautiful Balearic island of Menorca, Spain has some of the most idyllic, unspoilt beaches in all of Spain. They are with out a doubt the islands greatest attraction. Stunning secluded coves, surrounded by wild pine trees and azure waters lapping at the sand. Menorca has more beaches than all the other Balearic Island put together and makes an ideal villa holiday destination. Stretch out your towel on some of the most beautiful of them all using this little guide to Menorca’s top beaches.
Cala d’ Algaiarens is located on private land west of Cala Pregonda on Menorca’s nothern coast. It is in the valley of Algaiarens and is an area of natural interest with dense pine trees. The two beaches of es Bots and de’s Tancats are divided by a large rock and are at the mouth of an inlet where shallow crystal clear waters meet golden sands. There is a 4 Euro charge to access them but the trip is well worth the effort if you wish to escape the crowds on the south coast and explore this pretty spot. Access is via the Ronda Norte from Ciutadella heading towards Cala Morell. At Torre d’En Quart go straight on towards Algaiarens and look out for La Vall.
Cala Mitjana is a small natural south facing cove that you can reach by taking a left just before you reach Cala Santa Galdana on the road south from Ferreries or by walking 20 minutes from Cala Santa Galdana. Follow the rough road down to a free car park and then walk for 5 minutes to discover this little known cove with low white cliffs covered in pine trees. Cala Mitjana offers ideal swimming and snorkeling conditions and if you are lucky you could also reserve the tiny Cala Mitjaneta just along the coast. These beaches are in a natural state so remember to come well prepared as there are no facilities here.
Cala Santa Galdana is the queen of Menorca’s Beaches. A wonderfully sheltered keyhole bay with white sands, pine trees and high cliffs guarding its entrance. The bay has excellent conditions for swimming and morning shade at the eastern side. Cala Santa Galdana also boasts a fun water park and a children’s playground and is situated at the mouth of Menorca’s only river and the “The Algendar” ravine which stretches inland for 10kms. Cala Santa Galdana is located in the centre of Menorca’s southern coast.
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