From Galdana to Macarelleta – 5 km Viewpoint Route

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Última actualización: 19/08/2024

Viewpoint 4 of Macarella - Views to Macarelleta — Viewpoint 4 of Macarella – Views to Macarelleta

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The Route

The excursion from Cala Galdana to Cala Macarella and Macarelleta is one of the easiest and most beautiful that can be done in the south of Menorca. The excursion begins in Cala Galdana, where it is possible to leave the car in one of the free parking lots in the area. From Cala Galdana you have to take the famous Camí de Cavalls (it is difficult to get lost).

Along the way there are signs with A Mirador symbol (one eye) indicating each of the detours to the viewpoints (if you do not stop at the viewpoints the distance is much smaller).
The tour passes through small forests and cliffs,and can be made easy with any footwear, although it is advisable to wear comfortable shoes.

The whole route is easy,it is well signposted and is suitable for people of any age who can walk for 1 hour. Also because it’s very popular, especially in summer, you can always ask someone if you’re not sure.

Tour Facts

Distance: 10 km (5km one way, 5km turn)
Difficulty on foot:easy
Difficulty on a bike:very difficult
Walking time: 3h (round trip, with stops at viewpoints)
Time on my bike: – (The times I have done it I have ended up leaving the bike 2km out)

Viewpoint 1 – Sea Views

The first viewpoint of the route overlooks the sea and is not very spectacular, but if you want to complete the entire route it is good to make the stop to see the contrast of the colors of the water.

Viewpoint 3 – Views of Macarelleta

Viewpoint 3 of Macarella - Views to Macarelleta — Viewpoint 3 of Macarella – Views to Macarelleta

The third viewpoint is probably the most beautiful of the route, as it has views from high above the bay and Macarelleta beach. From this viewpoint you can see, a little further down and to the right, the 4th viewpoint of the route, which is a kind of cantilever over the water.

Viewpoint 4 – Views of Macarelleta (below)

Viewpoint 5 – Views of Macarella

The 5th viewpoint of the route is the most hidden and least known of the area for several reasons:

Not indicated anywhere
To get there you have to go long Macarelleta (something almost no one can do, it’s too pretty!)
The climb to the viewpoint is quite tired, you need about 10 minutes walking between shrubs and plants that scratch a little legs and ankles.

This 5 km tour DOES NOT INCLUDE the distance to the 5th viewpoint. That is, if you want to get to the 5th viewpoint from Macarelleta beach you will have to do 1km more (500m one way, 500m return) and add another 20 minutes to the route.