Maó · North coast
Sa Mesquida
A wild-feeling beach of golden sand on the north-east coast, just north of Maó, with a coastal watchtower on the headland and the small Sa Raconada cove beside it.
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Getting there
Free parking near the beach and a short walk; summer bus from Maó.
Where to eat nearby
- Cap Roig — Clifftop seafood restaurant since the 1980s, about five minutes from the beach: fish paella, red prawns, lobster, octopus and grilled calamari. Book in summer; upmarket prices
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
- Open to the north-east: it can be rough with Tramuntana or easterly winds.
Worth combining
- Es Grau and the S’Albufera des Grau natural park to the north.
Webcams
Nearby cameras may not show the beach itself. Check the capture time on still images.
At a glance
- Municipality
- Maó
- Coast
- North coast
- Setting
- Small settlement
- Sand
- Golden sand
- Length (approx.)
- 300 m
- Parking
- Free car park
- Walk from parking or bus
- ~3 min
- Food
- Beach bar or kiosk
- Bus
- Seasonal bus line 24
- Camí de Cavalls
- Stage 1
- Coordinates
- 39.9156, 4.2866
Lifeguard · Family-friendly
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
- 17.4 °C
- Sea temperature
- 23 °C
- Wind
- 7 km/h
- Gusts
- 12 km/h
- Wind from
- NW
- Waves offshore
- 0.94 m
| Menorca time | Air | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16.9 °C | 6.1 km/h | 10.8 km/h | |
| 17.2 °C | 5.9 km/h | 10.8 km/h | |
| 17.4 °C | 6.2 km/h | 11.2 km/h | |
| 17.5 °C | 6.1 km/h | 11.5 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 NE. 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
Es Grau4.5 km in a straight line · ~1 min walk from parking
Cala Tortuga8.6 km in a straight line · ~35 min walk from parking
Cala Presili8.8 km in a straight line · ~30 min walk from parking
Alcaufar9.6 km in a straight line · ~1 min walk from parking
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