Ciutadella · South coast
Es Talaier
A tiny cove of fine white sand and very shallow turquoise water between Son Saura and Cala en Turqueta. Small rocky inlets on each side are good for photos and snorkelling.
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Getting there
No road access. Park at Son Saura (free) and walk about 15–20 minutes along the Camí de Cavalls; you can also walk in from Cala en Turqueta. The path is uneven and not suitable for pushchairs.
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
- There are no services of any kind: bring food, plenty of water and shade.
- Summer counts put it at roughly double its comfortable capacity, so go early or out of season.
Worth combining
- Son Saura and Cala en Turqueta along the coast path.
At a glance
- Municipality
- Ciutadella
- Coast
- South coast
- Setting
- Unspoilt cove
- Sand
- White sand
- Length (approx.)
- 40 m
- Parking
- Free car park
- Walk from parking or bus
- ~20 min
- Food
- Nothing — bring water
- Bus
- No direct bus
- Camí de Cavalls
- Stage 12
- Coordinates
- 39.9270, 3.9030
Pine shade · 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
- 15.1 °C
- Sea temperature
- 22.9 °C
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Gusts
- 11 km/h
- Wind from
- N
- Waves offshore
- 0.56 m
| Menorca time | Air | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.3 °C | 5.1 km/h | 10.8 km/h | |
| 15.2 °C | 4.7 km/h | 10.8 km/h | |
| 15.3 °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
Son Saura0.5 km in a straight line · ~10 min walk from parking
Cala en Turqueta1.2 km in a straight line · ~10 min walk from parking
Cala Macarelleta2.9 km in a straight line · ~25 min walk from parking
Cala Macarella3.2 km in a straight line · ~15 min walk from parking
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