Also going by the name of Capifort, Cala Presili lies in the north of Menorca roughly 17 kilometres from Mahón, close to the well-known lighthouse at Favaritx on the 186-kilometre Cami de Cavalls walking trail that rings Menorca's coast. Unlike many of the beaches on the north of the island, however, Cala Presili boasts fine white sand in addition to clear, inviting waters that are ripe for exploration via… read more »
The aptly named Es Caló Blanc – or White Beach – consists of a narrow tongue of pale sand between high rocks in the largely traditional area of Saint Lluis close to both Binisafuller and Cape d'en Font.
Quite probably the smallest beach in Menorca, Es Caló Blanc has dimensions not much greater than three by three metres, with the sand extending out into the seabed where it is accompanied… read more »
Situated on Menorca's rugged yet beautiful southeast coastline, Cala Binidalí is only a 20-minute drive from the island's airport. Sitting at the landward end of a curving inlet of the Mediterranean, its soft sands are surrounded by sheer cliffs of bedrock and native flora clinging on where it can. As a result, the crystal clear waters off Cala Binidali are very well sheltered, and offer good opportunities for those looking… read more »
Cala des Talaier lies roughly 11 kilometres southeast of Ciutadella, and is as unspoilt a beach as you will find anywhere on Menorca. Here, fine white sand meets waters so bright they seem to be lit from beneath, and so shallow it's possible to walk out into them a significant way to explore the rock formations that sit on either side without having to swim.
Cala Macarelleta is recognised as being so beautiful that it sits within a protected Area Natural d'Especial Interes. Owing much of its recent fame to none other than an advertisement for a beer, it is nonetheless a beach which any tourist board would be happy to flaunt, and with good reason.
At Cala Macarelleta a picture-perfect view of white sands and turquoise waters vie for attention against the dark green pines… read more »
The orange-red sands of Cala del Pilar can be found on the north of the Menorca, near Ferreries. Facing out into the near endless blue of the Mediterranean from a small cove, it is surrounded by low-slung hills which drift between the rich colours of paprika and chocolate depending on the time of day.
Its location means Cala del Pilar can seem something of a secret known only to you. Parking… read more »
Located on Menorca's northern coast in a sheltered bay, Cala Pregonda has a relatively shallow draft into the sea, and golden sands that will have children entertained for hours.
Older children and adults in the group might like to swim lazily to one of the tiny islands just offshore that help to ensure Cala Pregonda remains protected from heavy Mediterranean waves. Alternatively, they might like to snorkel in the clear… read more »
Approaching the northernmost extremes of Menorca, Cala de Cavalleria is two large arcs of yellow-orange sand, edged to either side by rocks and low hills beyond. Situated in a protected area, you won't find the large-scale development that can be found on some of Menorca's other beaches, though the beauty of Cala de Cavalleria ensures it still can get busy during the peak summer months.
Cala de Cavalleria offers nearby free… read more »
Platja de Migjorn is the longest beach on Formentera, stretching along much of the island's south coast. Strictly speaking this isn't really one beach but a string of sandy coves, most of which are only separated by a few rocks. Each of these has its own character and charms, with some being more popular than others.
Migjorn stretches for nearly 6 km between Cap de Barbaria and Far de la Mola.… read more »
Nestled among the craggy cliffs and pine trees of Mallorca's south coast is the pretty little cove of Cala Pi. Like many of the beaches on this picturesque stretch of coast it sits at the head of a deep inlet providing safe shallow waters for beachgoers to enjoy.
A number of beaches on Mallorca are situated in "torrents". These are the long gorges carved into the limestone by the action of… read more »
The little island of Espalmador sits off the northern end of Formentera, just across from Ses Illetes and Llevant beaches. To some extent it is like a mirror of these beaches with the same crystal-clear shallow turquoise water and expanse of fine white sand.
Espalmador is one of the most pristine beaches in all the Balearic Islands. The whole island, along with the northern tip of Formentera, is a… read more »
The Costa Blanca is blessed with numerous sandy beaches and is a popular tourist destination, but a beach worthy of note is the one in the smaller resort of Gandia. This wide sweep of flat golden sands is incredibly popular with Spanish tourists but somewhat off the radar of foreign visitors.
Cala en Baster isn't your archetypal Balearic holiday beach. You won't find sun loungers, beach bars or even expanses of golden sand. But what this little cove may lack in this department it makes up for by being an interesting and picturesque spot to spend some time.
Set in a horseshoe-shaped bay the rugged ochre cliffs contrast with the clear turquoise waters. This is a place to explore and among the… read more »
