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Cala Alcaufar Beach

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Última actualización: 20/08/2024

Cala Alcaufar Beach
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Alcaufar is a very small beach in the area of Sant Lluís whose shape protects it from almost any kind of waves. 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:

  • Its ease of access,with a parking a few meters away from the sand.
  • The services it has:Bar and restaurant
  • How shallow the beach is in its first few meters
  • The little swell there:it almost always looks like a pool

Beach Info

  • Orientation:South-East
  • Type:Urban Beach
  • Services: Restaurants, Bar, Urbanization of Alcaufar
  • Summeroccupancy: 72% occupancy
  • Beach area*: 1,407 m2 (* Estimated. Changes every year)
  • Walking Access: 50 meters (2 minutes)
  • Nearest parking: 50 meters (2 minutes)
  • Previous Beach:Caló Roig
  • Next Beach: Rafalet
  • Is it in the Camí de Cavalls? :Yes

How to get to Alcaufar Beach

Cala Alcaufar can be reached by car, motorcycle, bike, on foot and even by bus.

Getting there by car, motorbike or bike

To get to Cala Alcaufar by car you have to get first to Sant Lluís.
Once in Sant Lluís you have to take the Me-8 road and follow the signs to Cala Alcaufar.

Getting there by Bus

Cala Alcaufar is one of the 20 beaches of Menorca that can be reached by bus during the summer season. The bus line 91 allows to reach Cala Alcaufar from:

  • Maò
  • Sant Lluís
  • S’Algar

Getting there walking the Camí de Cavalls trail

Alcaufar beach is in the middle of the Camí de Cavalls.
This means that you can walk along this beach if you follow the famous path.
The two nearest access points to the Camí de Cavalls are:

  • Cala Sant Esteve
  • Punta Prima

Parking

Although the beach is accessible by road, it is not always easy to find a place to leave your car.
In summer you will have to look for a parking space in the streets around the beach.
If you go to eat at the Hotel Xuroy you can use the exclusive parking for customers and you will only have to cross the hotel inside to get to the edge of the beach.

Once There…

The beach of Alcaufar is familiar and has a calm and relaxed atmosphere.
Being a beach in an urban area it does not have the spectacular landscapes of the virgin beaches of Menorca.
The two most common plans in this area are hiking and gastronomy.

Eat on the beachfront at Hotel Xuroy’s Chiringuito

Xuroy Restaurant in Cala Alcaufar
Xuroy Restaurant in Cala Alcaufar
The Hotel Xuroy has a beachfront restaurant serving Menorcan fish and seafood, tapas and meats.
The product they offer is very good and the treatment of the staff is also excellent.
To eat in this restaurant you cannot reserve, so it is best to arrive before 2.15pm, which is when it is usually full.

Walk the Camí de Cavalls to Caló Roig

Caló Roig
Caló Roig
The Camí de Cavalls passes right by the beach of Alcaufar.
Even if you don’t like walking , I recommend you to walk the 250 meters that separate Alcaufar from the tiny and hidden Caló Roig.
There you can see the defense tower of Alcaufar and perhaps enjoy a solitary swim.

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