{"id":30235,"date":"2024-06-23T19:31:31","date_gmt":"2024-06-23T17:31:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.menorcadiferente.com\/places-in-menorca-with-restricted-access-by-car-in-summer\/"},"modified":"2026-11-02T14:25:15","modified_gmt":"2026-11-02T13:25:15","slug":"places-in-menorca-with-restricted-access-by-car-in-summer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.menorcadiferente.com\/en\/places-in-menorca-with-restricted-access-by-car-in-summer\/","title":{"rendered":"Restricted Car Access Areas in Menorca in Summer – 2027"},"content":{"rendered":"
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In 2026, cars are prohibited in Macarella, Macarelleta, and Fav\u00e0ritx<\/strong> and their surroundings. In the southern coves of Ciutadella, controllers close the car park when it’s full. <\/p>\n

Since 2018 the public authorities of Menorca have been restricting car access to some of the most popular areas of Menorca<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

Updated in November 2026 for the 2027 season. Data is from 2026, and 2027 dates and times are not published until spring: check them before you go. <\/p>\n

The reason for the restrictions is that during the summer months Menorca is overcrowded<\/strong> and the natural environments cannot withstand so much human pressure.<\/p>\n

If you want to avoid being on the beach like a sardine, try to avoid the months of July and August, and try to find out which beaches are less crowded in summer<\/a>.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Here is the list of restrictions on beaches, lighthouses, and points of interest. The restrictions affect cars and motorcycles<\/strong>:<\/p>\n

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    1. Cala Macarella<\/strong><\/a> (car access prohibited): usually from June 1 to September 30 (in 2026, from Monday, June 1). Only accessible by bus from Ciutadella<\/a> (L69 line), on foot, or by bike. <\/li>\n
    2. Cala Macarelleta<\/strong><\/a> (car access prohibited): same rules as Cala Macarella. According to Autocares Torres, it’s about a 25-minute walk from the bus stop (to Macarella, about 15). Bus access<\/a>. <\/li>\n
    3. Cala Tortuga (Tortoise Beach)<\/a><\/strong> (car access prohibited, due to the closure of the Fav\u00e0ritx road): in 2026 from May 15. It can be reached via the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls (GR 223) from the Fav\u00e0ritx area. With the road closed, the Fav\u00e0ritx area is only accessible by bus line 43 from Ma\u00f3, on foot, or by bike. <\/li>\n
    4. Cala Presili<\/strong><\/a> (car access prohibited, due to the closure of the Fav\u00e0ritx road): in 2026 from May 15. It can be reached via the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls (GR 223) from Fav\u00e0ritx (less than 1 km from the Camamil\u00b7la turn-off). With the road closed, the Fav\u00e0ritx area is only accessible by bus line 43 from Ma\u00f3, on foot, or by bike. <\/li>\n
    5. S’escala – Es Portitxol<\/strong><\/a> (car access prohibited, due to the closure of the Fav\u00e0ritx road): in 2026 from May 15. With the road closed, the Fav\u00e0ritx area is only accessible by bus line 43 from Ma\u00f3, on foot, or by bike. <\/li>\n
    6. Savinar de Mongofra<\/strong><\/a> (car access prohibited, due to the closure of the Fav\u00e0ritx road): in 2026 from May 15. With the road closed, the Fav\u00e0ritx area is only accessible by bus line 43 from Ma\u00f3, on foot, or by bike. <\/li>\n
    7. Fav\u00e0ritx Lighthouse<\/strong><\/a> (car access prohibited): in 2026, the closure started on Friday, May 15 (in previous years, around June 1). No end date has been published, and in 2025 the bus ran until September 14. Only accessible by bus line 43 from Ma\u00f3 station<\/a>, on foot, or by bike. <\/li>\n
    8. Punta Nati Lighthouse<\/strong><\/a> (car access regulated at sunset): usually from July 1 to August 31. In 2025, the Consell provided a shuttle bus from Ciutadella<\/a> with two round trips at sunset. For 2026, there is no service data: check it on Autocares Torres’ booking website<\/a>. <\/li>\n
    9. Binib\u00e8quer Vell Village<\/strong><\/a> (limited pedestrian access): it is a private residential area and can only be visited on foot. Following the residents’ vote in August 2024<\/a>, visiting hours are from 10:00 to 22:00. Between May and August 2024, it was from 11:00 to 20:00. Confirm hours before going. <\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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