If you would rather not walk because you have small children, a pushchair or a lot to carry, Menorca has beaches with parking next to the sand: Son Bou, Cala Galdana and Es Grau are the easiest. The most famous unspoilt coves require a walk, but Cala Turqueta is only 10 minutes from its car park.
Beaches with parking next to the sand
Son Bou has free parking along almost 3 km of sand, and Cala Galdana has public car parks in the resort, paid in season. At both you leave the car and are on the beach in a few steps.
- Son Bou: the longest beach on the island, on the south coast, with room even in August.
- Cala Galdana: shell-shaped, calm water and restaurants, sun loungers and kayaks all around.
- Es Grau: free car park at the entrance to the village, a few minutes from the sand.
The best beaches for small children
Es Grau, where the water stays shallow for many metres; Cala Galdana, sheltered and with every facility; and Son Bou, with fine sand and plenty of space. All three have bars nearby and no stairs to climb down.
More family plans, from the Lithica mazes to kayaking in Fornells, in Menorca with kids.
Recommended itinerary
7 days
Beaches and coves
Menorca’s coves with the family
A week of beaches: one area a day, short drives and a plan for every rainy day.
€€ €40–80 a day in Menorca
Without a car: beaches with a bus stop
The L23 bus runs to Es Grau from Maó all year; Cala Galdana has a bus from Ferreries; and Cala en Bosc and Son Xoriguer are on the line from Ciutadella. In season, the L68 bus goes to Cala Turqueta.
Timetables and stops for each line, in Menorca buses. If you want to get around by bus all the time, stay in Maó or Ciutadella: where to stay without a car.
Recommended itinerary
3 days
Beaches and coves
Menorca without a car
Three days by bus and on foot: Es Grau, Ciutadella, Macarella, Cala Galdana and Cala Mitjana.
€€ €40–85 a day in Menorca
Unspoilt coves about 10 minutes on foot
Cala Turqueta is 10 minutes from its car park along a path through the pines, and Macarelleta is 10 minutes from Macarella. Cales Coves is about 15 minutes along a stony path and has no facilities.
The Cala Turqueta car park, with about 120 spaces, closes when full, around 8 am in July and August. Macarella can only be reached by bus or on foot from 1 June to 30 September. And at Cales Coves, wear closed shoes.
With stairs or a longer walk
Cala en Porter is reached down a flight of steps from the resort, and Cala Mitjana is 15 minutes from its dirt car park. Pregonda, 30–40 minutes on foot, is not for a pushchair.
If you are happy to walk a little more, Menorca coves on foot tells you how long each one takes and which way to go.
Take it organised
Itineraries with the order of each day, how to get there and where to eat, ready on your phone.
7 days
Beaches and coves
Menorca’s coves with the family
A week of beaches: one area a day, short drives and a plan for every rainy day.
€€ €40–80 a day in Menorca
3 days
Beaches and coves
Menorca without a car
Three days by bus and on foot: Es Grau, Ciutadella, Macarella, Cala Galdana and Cala Mitjana.
€€ €40–85 a day in Menorca
