# Cavalleria

Cavalleria is in Es Mercadal on Menorca’s north coast. The catalogue lists reddish sand, an approximate length of 450 metres and a walk of about 7 minutes from the nearest parking area or bus stop.

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

A large natural beach of coarse golden sand on the north coast, almost 500 m long and split in two by the Ferragut reef. The eastern half is sandier; the western half is rockier and better for snorkelling.

## Getting there

Free signposted car park, then about 400 m on foot. Roughly 10 km from Es Mercadal.

## Where to eat nearby

- Cap de Cavalleria lighthouse bar: Drinks with a view at the lighthouse, a short drive north

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

## Good to know

- Very exposed to the Tramuntana north wind and can be dangerous then: check the forecast.
- People like to coat themselves in the clay from the cliffs, but this erodes them and makes them unstable.

## Worth combining

- Cap de Cavalleria lighthouse (1857) on Menorca’s highest cliffs, with an interpretation centre in season.
- Ecomuseu de Cap de Cavalleria and the Roman port of Sanitja, with excavations of Sanisera and a British-era defence tower.

## Access and facilities

- Municipality: Es Mercadal
- Coast: North coast
- Setting: Unspoilt cove
- Sand: Reddish sand
- Length (approx.): 450 m
- Parking: Free car park
- Walk from parking or bus: ~7 min
- Food: Nothing — bring water
- Bus: No direct bus
- Camí de Cavalls: Stage 5
- Coordinates: 40.0597, 4.0768
- Listed features: Dunes, Nudist area

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:

- [Descobreix Menorca: Cavalleria](https://www.descobreixmenorca.com/en/beaches-of-menorca/cavalleria-beach/)
- [Discovery Menorca: Cavalleria](https://bonninsanso.com/discoverymenorca/?p=10417)

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: Josefito123; CC BY-SA 4.0; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Playa_de_Ferragut_y_Playa_de_Cavaller%C3%ADa_20180630_132040_Richtone(HDR).jpg