Alaior · South coast
Cales Coves
Two small coves in a cliff-lined inlet, famous for the prehistoric necropolis carved into the rock: roughly a hundred burial caves used for around a thousand years, from the Bronze Age into Roman times.
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Getting there
A forest track leads to a free parking area; from there it is a 15–20 minute walk down to the water.
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
- The caves are a protected monument and parts have been fenced off after damage; do not enter closed areas.
- Yachts often anchor in the inlet in summer.
- No services: bring water.
Worth combining
- Cala en Porter and the Cova d’en Xoroi.
At a glance
- Municipality
- Alaior
- Coast
- South coast
- Setting
- Unspoilt cove
- Sand
- Pebbles and sand
- Length (approx.)
- 50 m
- Parking
- Few spaces
- Walk from parking or bus
- ~10 min
- Food
- Nothing — bring water
- Bus
- No direct bus
- Camí de Cavalls
- Stage 17
- Coordinates
- 39.8651, 4.1431
Snorkelling · 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
- 16.6 °C
- Sea temperature
- 23 °C
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Gusts
- 9 km/h
- Wind from
- N
- Waves offshore
- 0.26 m
| Menorca time | Air | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.6 °C | 5.1 km/h | 8.6 km/h | |
| 16.5 °C | 5.1 km/h | 9 km/h | |
| 16.4 °C | 4.7 km/h | 8.6 km/h | |
| 16.3 °C | 4.6 km/h | 7.9 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 en Porter1.2 km in a straight line · ~1 min walk from parking
Son Bou7.1 km in a straight line · ~3 min walk from parking
Binissafúller7.6 km in a straight line · ~2 min walk from parking
Binibèquer9.9 km in a straight line · ~2 min walk from parking
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