Ciutadella · North coast
Cala Pilar
A remote cove of golden-red sand beneath red hills on the north coast, with the boulder beach of Macar d’Alfurinet to the west.
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Getting there
Turn off the main road at km 34 towards Cala Pilar and leave the car at the signposted free car park. The walk is about 2 km through woods and dunes, 40 minutes to an hour each way, with a steep sandy finish.
Where to eat nearby
Guides list no bar or restaurant within walking distance. Bring water, food and shade.
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
- No bars or restaurants nearby: bring water and food.
- The return climb is hard in the midday heat.
Worth combining
- Macar d’Alfurinet, a geologically interesting shingle beach.
- Camí de Cavalls stage 7 west to Algaiarens (about 8 km).
At a glance
- Municipality
- Ciutadella
- Coast
- North coast
- Setting
- Unspoilt cove
- Sand
- Reddish sand
- Length (approx.)
- 300 m
- Parking
- Free car park
- Walk from parking or bus
- ~40 min
- Food
- Nothing — bring water
- Bus
- No direct bus
- Camí de Cavalls
- Stage 7
- Coordinates
- 40.0511, 3.9775
Snorkelling
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
- 19.5 °C
- Sea temperature
- 22.6 °C
- Wind
- 10 km/h
- Gusts
- 16 km/h
- Wind from
- N
- Waves offshore
- 1.06 m
| Menorca time | Air | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19.6 °C | 9.7 km/h | 16.6 km/h | |
| 19.4 °C | 9 km/h | 15.5 km/h | |
| 19.4 °C | 9.1 km/h | 15.1 km/h | |
| 19.1 °C | 7.1 km/h | 14.8 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 N. 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.
North-facing beaches such as Cavalleria can be exposed during Tramuntana. Compare south-coast alternatives and the actual wind and waves before travelling.
Plan your beach day
Guide sources
Practical notes compiled in October 2026. Check seasonal information before travelling.
Nearest beaches
Algaiarens (La Vall)4.7 km in a straight line · ~5 min walk from parking
Cala Pregonda5.4 km in a straight line · ~30 min walk from parking
Binimel·là6.5 km in a straight line · ~7 min walk from parking
Cala Morell8.1 km in a straight line · ~9 min walk from parking
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