# Alcaufar

Alcaufar is in Sant Lluís on Menorca’s south coast. The catalogue lists white sand, an approximate length of 40 metres and a walk of about 1 minute from the nearest parking area or bus stop.

Canonical page: https://www.menorca.cc/beaches/alcalfar/
Live conditions: https://www.menorca.cc/#beach-alcalfar

A narrow inlet with a small sandy beach, fishing huts and boat ramps, one of the most picturesque spots on the east coast.

## Getting there

Limited street parking in the small village; a short walk to the sand.

## Where to eat nearby

- Hotel Xuroy restaurant: Beachfront terrace with local fish, seafood, tapas and meat. No reservations: arrive before about 14:15, when it fills up

Restaurants and opening hours change by season; check before you go.

## Good to know

- Calm in most conditions thanks to the narrow entrance.

## Worth combining

- The old coastal watchtower on the headland.
- Punta Prima to the south.

## Access and facilities

- Municipality: Sant Lluís
- Coast: South coast
- Setting: Small settlement
- Sand: White sand
- Length (approx.): 40 m
- Parking: Few spaces
- Walk from parking or bus: ~1 min
- Food: A few restaurants
- Bus: Resort bus routes
- Camí de Cavalls: Stage 19
- Coordinates: 39.8290, 4.2925
- Listed features: Sheltered cove, Snorkelling

Beach coordinates, lengths and walking times are approximate. Facilities and bus services change by season; check current local information before travelling.

## Sources and limitations

Practical notes compiled from these guides in October 2026:

- [Menorca Diferente: Cala Alcaufar](https://www.menorcadiferente.com/en/cala-alcaufar-beach-2/)

Compiled planning catalogue, not a current on-site inspection. No live weather is included in this document. Beach score and jellyfish risk are estimates, not official warnings.

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Photo: Genopascual; CC BY-SA 4.0; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Torre_d%27Alcalfar,_Sant_llu%C3%ADs,_Menorca.jpg