# Cala Tirant

Cala Tirant is in Es Mercadal on Menorca’s north coast. The catalogue lists golden sand, an approximate length of 300 metres and a walk of about 6 minutes from the nearest parking area or bus stop.

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

A sheltered sandy bay near Fornells, backed by dunes and a wetland that you can explore on a wooden boardwalk.

## Getting there

From Es Mercadal follow signs to Fornells and the turn-off for Platges de Fornells. Parking near the beach; the road through the built-up side gets busy, and the other side often has more space.

## Where to eat nearby

- Sa Llagosta (Fornells): David Coca’s restaurant, known for lobster dishes including caldereta, for more than 25 years
- Es Cranc (Fornells): One of the town’s best-known restaurants for caldereta de llagosta

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

## Good to know

- No services on the beach itself: bring snacks and drinks.
- Fornells, about 4 km away, is the island’s best-known place for caldereta de llagosta (lobster stew). Book in summer.

## Worth combining

- The Tirant wetland and dunes.
- Fornells village and bay.
- Cavalleria and Cap de Cavalleria to the west.

## Access and facilities

- Municipality: Es Mercadal
- Coast: North coast
- Setting: Small settlement
- Sand: Golden sand
- Length (approx.): 300 m
- Parking: Free car park
- Walk from parking or bus: ~6 min
- Food: Beach bar or kiosk
- Bus: Resort bus routes
- Camí de Cavalls: Stage 5
- Coordinates: 40.0442, 4.1038
- Listed features: Lifeguard, Family-friendly, Dunes

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

## Webcams

- [Cala Tirant · Watch webcam](https://www.webcamgalore.com/webcam/Spain/Cala-Tirant-Menorca/38053.html) — Avista Baleares · IB-RED

Nearby cameras may not show the beach itself. Check the capture time on still images.

## Sources and limitations

Practical notes compiled from these guides in October 2026:

- [Illes Balears: Cala Tirant](https://illesbalears.travel/en/menorca/beach-cala-tirant)
- [Mallorcadiario: Sa Llagosta](https://www.mallorcadiario.com/david-coca-el-hombre-que-susurraba-a-las-langostas)
- [Barceló guide: Fornells](https://www.barcelo.com/guia-turismo/es/espana/menorca/que-ver/fornells/)

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.

[Sources and methodology](https://www.menorca.cc/about/)

Photo: Discasto; CC BY-SA 4.0; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Cala_Tirant_(4_de_agosto_de_2015,_es_Mercadal)_02.jpg