Cala Tortuga Beach

Última actualización: 20/08/2024

Access Restriction – Important

• 2023: From June 1 to September 30 only access by bus (25min), by bike or on foot is allowed.
• Departure of Bus L43 Maò-Favàritx: Maò bus station.
• 2022: From June 1 to September 30 only access by bus (25min), by bike or on foot is allowed.
• Prices 2022: 3.50€ per way and person.
  2.80€ for large family.
  Children under 4 years free.
• 2021: From July 1st to September 30th, it is only possible to access Favàritx by bus from Maó, or by Taxi or with outdoor activity companies.
  The nearest parking is about 3Km from the beaches.

Cala Tortuga is an unspoilt beach on the north coast of Menorca, located next to the lighthouse of Favàritx and very close to the also well known Cala Presili (or Cala Capifort). Cala Tortuga is also known as Arenal de Morella, but in all guides, maps and posters it appears as Cala Tortuga. The name of the beach comes from the turtles that inhabit the lagoon next to the beach (Morella lagoon). The beach has a length of about 200 meters,and it is quite narrow (about 12 meters), as it can be seen in the photos. The water doesn’t cover too much until you get into the beach, so it’s a great place for relaxed swimming or swimming with kids, as long as you can get here with them!

Beach Info

• Orientation: East
• Type:Virgin Beach
• Services: None
• Summeroccupancy: 52.63% occupancy rate
• Beach area*: 1,800 m2 (* Estimate. Changes every year)
• Walking Access: 1.8 Km (20 minutes) from the bus stop (2018 to 2020)
• Nearest parking: 3Km –(Parking provisional Favàritx)
• Previous Beach: Sa Torreta – Cala Rambla
• Next beach: Presili Cove
• Is it in the Camí de Cavalls? :Yes

How to Get to Cala Tortuga

Check the access restrictions by car before you go. Both from Ciutadella and from Maó, you have to head towards the Favàritx lighthouse or towards the albufera des Grau. When you get to the road leading to the lighthouse, you have to ignore the sign of private property and go straight ahead. A little before reaching the lighthouse you will see a free parking and a few meters ahead, on the same road, the information sign of Cala Tortuga and Cala Presili.

• The path that leads to the beach is indicated at its beginning as Son Camamil-la, and from this point you will have to walk about 1900 meters,along the Camí de Cavalls, to reach Cala Tortuga.
• The road can be traveled on mountain bike without much difficulty and it is very well indicated, you cannot miss it. Bring water if you go on a sunny day!

Once There

There are no services of any kind in Cala Tortuga. The “only” thing you can do is enjoy the views of the Lighthouse of Fafaritx and the turquoise water and the sand. You have to keep in mind that it is a beach frequented by nudists, but even in high season it is less busy than other more popular beaches such as Cavalleria or Pregonda.

Walk a little of the Camí de Cavalls.

If you like walking, the beach is on the route of the Camí de Cavalls, so you can follow it in the direction of Maó and contemplate the beautiful landscapes of the north coast.

Snorkel in the North of Menorca

It is also a good place to dive or snorkel from the surface, although if you are looking for rocky bottoms you will have to go to one of the sides of the beach, as in the middle it is mostly sand, with some posidonia meadows.

Photos of Cala Tortuga

Map and Points of Interest

Video of Cala Tortuga

Hotels Near Cala Tortuga

The accommodations near Tortuga are the same as those in Cala Presili. If you stay at port d’Addaia you will be about 45 minutes away from Cala Tortuga counting the car ride and the walking tour.

1. Menurka port d’addaia: villas in one of the best urbanizations of Es Mercadal, in a quiet environment with hardly any traffic. In 25 minutes you can be in Cala Presili… Enjoy!
2. Castell Sol Apartments:if you can’t afford to be in Menurka, these apartments in the same area are a somewhat more affordable option. Pool, wi-fi and sea views… what else do you want?