Menorca is an exquisite Mediterranean paradise, the fourth and final Balearic island I visited, after Ibiza, Formentera and Mallorca. Think warm weather, stunning waters, undeveloped landscapes and peaceful and surreal surrounds.
I spent four days exploring this little island, based in the main city of Cituadella, the finale to my few months of working remotely and traveling through Spain.
How to Get to Menorca
There is a small airport here, which recieves direct flights from some cities across Europe. I was in Mallorca just before coming overto Menorca, and so took the ferry from Alcúdia to Cituadella with Balearia Ferries, just an hour and fifteen minute crossing. Cituadella is just a twenty minute walk from the ferry terminal.
Where to Stay in Menorca
There are (thankfully) much fewer resorts and big hotels in Menorca compared to Mallorca; in general the island is much less developed and more wild and raw. You'll still find plenty of accommodation in the two main towns, Cituadella in the west and Mahón in the east. I stayed, as I always do when on holidays, in a hostel. Hostel Menorca was lovely, right in town and offering all the needed amenities.
Best Beaches to Visit in Menorca
The main thing I did during my time in Menorca was visit the various beautiful beaches. I visited in various ways - by bus from Cituadella, by boat with a GetYourGuide trip and by hiking; there's a hiking trail that circumnavigates the entire island, stopping at all the beaches and coves along the way.
1. Cala Macarella
This was by far the prettiest beach I visited, and I've heard it's one of the best on the whole island. I highly recommend walking on the cliffs above for absolutely jaw-dropping views down over the azure waters. If you continue your walk around the bay, you'll reach Cala Macarelleta, the baby version of Cala Macarella, which somehow has even whiter sand and bluer waters - but is much smaller and busier. All in all, a fabulous day to be had.
Get here: The L69 bus runs straight from Ciutadella down to Cala Macarella parking lot. The beach is a 20 minute walk from there.
2. Platja de Son Saura
I visited this beach as part of a boat trip. There's a small strip of pretty white sand and then lots of rocks along the sides to perch on and sunbathe from. There's also a short walking trail around to Playa des Talaier just nearby.
Get here: The L66 bus runs from Cituadella to Son Saura. I got here with a GetYourGuide boat trip from Cituadella.
3. Playa des Talaier
I visited this beach as part of a boat trip. This tiny little beach offers pure blue waters in a protected cove, perfect for gentle swimming and sunbathing on the white sandy beach.
Get here: The L66 bus runs from Cituadella to Son Saura. I got here with a GetYourGuide boat trip from Cituadella.
4. Cala en Turqueta
I visited this beach as part of a boat trip. This is a beautiful beach, renowned for its excellently clear water great for snorkeling and spotting fish under the surface!
Get here: The L69 bus runs straight from Ciutadella down to Cala Macarella parking lot. The beach is a 45-60 minute walk from there. I got here with a GetYourGuide boat trip from Cituadella.
5. Cala Mitjana
This beautiful beach on the southern coast offers plenty of fantastic swimming options in various little coves and from the main beach. It's wide and the sand is white and the water is clear. It's a delight, especially after hiking along the walking trail to get here.
Get here: The L69 bus runs straight from Ciutadella down to Cala Macarella parking lot. The beach is a 1 hour hike along the Camí de Cavalls.
Check out my guide to hiking the Camí de Cavalls to Cala Mitjana here!
CHECK OUT MY VLOG OF MENORCA HERE!
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Hi! I’m Jana, a Dutch-German-British-Canadian with a dream of seeing every country in the world. I am a storyteller, photographer and adventurer passionate about documenting and sharing my travels.
