The south-west coves
The south-west coves: the back story
Area guide
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Image courtesy of © Markus Trienke · CC BY-SA 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout The south-west coves: the back story
The south coast between Ciutadella and Cala Galdana is the Menorca of the postcards: white sand, turquoise water and pines, joined by the Camí de Cavalls.
The coves
Macarella and Macarelleta, Turqueta, Mitjana and Galdana.
Getting there
In season the Consell runs a bus to the Macarella car park; walk the Camí de Cavalls from Galdana.
Take the Consell’s bus to Macarella in season.
Where to stay
Morvedra Nou and its restaurant Aquiara are on the road to Macarella; Villa Le Blanc is on the beach at Santo Tomás.
Our advice: early morning or late afternoon, never midday in August.
Why it's on our list
- The coves
- Getting there
- Where to stay
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with The south-west coves: the back story before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from The south-west coves: the back story are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Ciutadella Cathedral150 mWalk 2 minCycle 1 minCar or taxi 5 min
- Naveta des Tudons4.7 kmCycle 19 minCar or taxi 12 min
- Cala Macarella11 kmCycle 44 minCar or taxi 22 min
- Cala Galdana13 kmCar or taxi 24 min
- Fornells26 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- Torre d’en Galmés26 kmCar or taxi 44 min
- Cova d’en Xoroi29 kmCar or taxi 49 min
- Menorca Airport (MAH)36 kmCar or taxi 59 min
- Teatre Principal de Maó39 kmCar or taxi 63 min
- Fortalesa de La Mola43 kmCar or taxi 69 min