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In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Menorca’s coves: the back story
Macarella, Turqueta, Galdana and Mitjana: the pine-backed coves of the south coast, how to reach them and how to keep them beautiful.
8 of the best · Menorca, Spain
Beaches, Coves and the Natural Park in Menorca
Macarella and Macarelleta, Turqueta, Galdana and Mitjana on the south coast, the s’Albufera des Grau natural park and the lighthouse of Favàritx.
Our 8 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Menorca.
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By the Consell’s bus in season
Cala Macarella and Macarelleta
Two white-sand coves in the pines south of Ciutadella, with clear turquoise water.
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Pines and white rocks
Cala en Turqueta
A pine-fringed cove of white sand and turquoise water on the south coast, south of Ciutadella.
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The south coast.
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Pines and white rocks
Cala en Turqueta
A pine-fringed cove of white sand and turquoise water on the south coast, south of Ciutadella.
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The largest south-coast bay
Cala Galdana
A wide, sheltered bay between cliffs on the south coast, with pines down to the sand.
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By the Consell’s bus in season
Cala Macarella and Macarelleta
Two white-sand coves in the pines south of Ciutadella, with clear turquoise water.
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A walk from Galdana
Cala Mitjana
A cove between pinewoods and white cliffs, a short walk east of Cala Galdana.
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At the edge of the natural park
Es Grau
A small fishing village and beach at the edge of the s’Albufera des Grau natural park.
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Protected by the Govern.
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Bus from Maó in summer
Cap de Favàritx
The lighthouse on the bare cape of Favàritx, inside the natural park, with clear water in the bays beside it.
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Wetland, island and cape
Parc Natural de s’Albufera des Grau
The natural park of s’Albufera des Grau, the Illa d’en Colom and Cap de Favàritx, with its reception centre near Maó.
Carretera de Maó a Es Grau km 3.5, 07700 MaóExplore View on map
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