Beaches of Menorca

Visit the best beaches of Menorca, unspoilt sand beaches that will surprise you.

Cala Alcaufar Beach

Cala Alcaufar is a very small beach in the area of Sant Lluís whose shape protects it from almost any type of swell.

The beach is 35 meters long and 45 meters wide and has plenty of space for towels. The most recognizable thing about this cove is the impressive terrace of The Hotel Xuroy, which is located practically on the sea.

This beach is usually frequented by families with children for several reasons:

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Sa Platjola

The beach of Sa Platjola is a tiny cove located inside the port of Maò next to the grandiose Fortress of La Mola. Just in front of sa Platjola you can see the walls of the Lazaretto of Maò.

Sa Platjola isn’t usually very crowded, even during summer. The beach is very quiet and shallow, and usually has quite posidonia all over the seabed, which makes the feeling when walking in thw water somewhat unpleasant (if you don’t like to step on this plants).

In front of Sa Platjola and En Miou there are dozens of boats anchored, as this small “bay” is very protected from the winds and adverse conditions of the sea.

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Which Menorca Beaches Are Less Crowded in Summer?

If you are looking for deserted beaches in summer in Menorca you will have already noticed that it is difficult. Menorca is a very popular destination in summer and there are hundreds of thousands of tourists who visit the beaches every year.

In this article you will discover which beaches you have to go to in summer (June to August) to find the most empty beaches. As you probably already imagine, to go to the beaches with fewer people you will have to walk and enough.

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Cala Tamarells South

The beach of Tamarells des Sud is a small unspoilt beach halfway between es Grau and the lighthouse of Favàritx, on the north coast of Menorca. It is a sandy beach actually formed by two beaches (Tamarells des Sud I and Tamarells des Sud II).

Both beaches are facing east and quite protected by the Illa d’en Colom island. Although in summer season there are usually people, it is not a very busy beach since you have to walk a good stretch to reach it.

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Cavalleria Beach

Cavalleria beach is located in the north of Menorca. It is far from the urbanizations and is one of the most beautiful beaches of the island. In summer it gets quite crowded, although you can always park relatively close. It is more than 500 meters long, and has a width that, despite being progressively reduced, is still sufficient.
To get to Cavalleria you only need to go to Es Mercadal by the main road of Menorca, and take the detour to the beaches when you reach the signpost. Access to the beach is on foot, but there is a parking lot located about 500 meters away (see map). The path to the beach is full of rocks, but you can walk without difficulty with any footwear.

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