Ferreries · South coast
Cala Galdana
A horseshoe bay at the mouth of the Algendar gorge, ringed by hotels but still striking. Calm, shallow and fully serviced, it is a good base for walks to the wilder coves either side.
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Getting there
Paid parking in the resort fills from early morning and turns over slowly; finding a space at midday is hard. Regular buses run from Ferreries and Ciutadella.
Where to eat nearby
- El Mirador — On a rocky outcrop over the bay: paella, rice dishes, seafood and Menorcan pork. Book ahead; reviews mention high prices and occasionally slow service
Restaurants, menus and opening hours change from season to season; many close in winter. Check before you go and book in summer.
Good to know
- Good for families: sheltered water and every service.
- Use it as a starting point: Cala Mitjana is about 20 minutes on foot, Macarella about an hour.
Worth combining
- Cala Mitjana and Cala Macarella on the Camí de Cavalls.
- The Algendar gorge (Barranc d’Algendar) inland.
At a glance
- Municipality
- Ferreries
- Coast
- South coast
- Setting
- Resort beach
- Sand
- White sand
- Length (approx.)
- 450 m
- Parking
- Paid car park
- Walk from parking or bus
- ~6 min
- Food
- Plenty of restaurants
- Bus
- Resort bus routes
- Camí de Cavalls
- Stage 14
- Coordinates
- 39.9371, 3.9610
Toilets · Showers · Lifeguard · Sunbeds · Step-free access · Family-friendly · Sheltered cove
Beach coordinates, lengths and walking times are approximate. Facilities and bus services change by season; check current local information before travelling.
Weather & swimming conditions
Forecast fetched: · Menorca time
- Air
- 15.2 °C
- Sea temperature
- 23 °C
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Gusts
- 11 km/h
- Wind from
- N
- Waves offshore
- 0.36 m
| Menorca time | Air | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.3 °C | 5.1 km/h | 10.8 km/h | |
| 15.3 °C | 4.7 km/h | 10.8 km/h | |
| 15.4 °C | 4.7 km/h | 10.1 km/h | |
| 15.3 °C | 4.1 km/h | 10.1 km/h |
Open-Meteo model forecasts, not on-site observations. Offshore wave data may differ from conditions inside the cove. Wind from land can push swimmers and inflatables offshore. Follow local flags and lifeguard advice.
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Wind & shelter
The catalogue records this beach as opening towards S. Wind coming from that direction can drive waves towards the shore; wind from the opposite direction may give more shelter near the sand. Headlands, terrain and offshore swell can change the result.
During northerly Tramuntana, south-coast coves may offer more shelter. Southerly winds can bring waves into these beaches; compare the forecast rather than relying on the coast alone.
Plan your beach day
Guide sources
Practical notes compiled in October 2026. Check seasonal information before travelling.
Nearest beaches
Cala Mitjana1.0 km in a straight line · ~15 min walk from parking
Cala Macarella2.0 km in a straight line · ~15 min walk from parking
Cala Macarelleta2.2 km in a straight line · ~25 min walk from parking
Cala Trebalúger2.5 km in a straight line · ~45 min walk from parking
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