Alaior · South coast
Son Bou
Menorca’s longest beach, a wide strand of more than two kilometres backed by dunes and the Son Bou wetland, with a resort at its eastern end.
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Getting there
Parking at the resort and regular buses. The long beach means you can always find room by walking west, away from the hotels.
Where to eat nearby
- Ses Garces and Es Corb Marí — Restaurants on the beach; Es Corb Marí is recommended for a sunset dinner
- Es Forn de Torre Solí Nou — Grilled dishes in a former country house inland
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 south: waves and currents can be strong, so follow the lifeguard flags.
- Most resort facilities close in winter.
Worth combining
- The remains of a 5th-century Christian basilica at the eastern end.
- The wetland behind the dunes.
Webcams
Nearby cameras may not show the beach itself. Check the capture time on still images.
At a glance
- Municipality
- Alaior
- Coast
- South coast
- Setting
- Resort beach
- Sand
- Golden sand
- Length (approx.)
- 2600 m
- Parking
- Free car park
- Walk from parking or bus
- ~3 min
- Food
- Plenty of restaurants
- Bus
- Resort bus routes
- Camí de Cavalls
- Stage 15
- Coordinates
- 39.8992, 4.0729
Toilets · Showers · Lifeguard · Sunbeds · Step-free access · Family-friendly · Dunes · Nudist area
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
- 17.6 °C
- Sea temperature
- 23 °C
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Gusts
- 7 km/h
- Wind from
- N
- Waves offshore
- 0.28 m
| Menorca time | Air | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.6 °C | 4 km/h | 6.5 km/h | |
| 17.4 °C | 4 km/h | 6.5 km/h | |
| 17.1 °C | 3.7 km/h | 6.5 km/h | |
| 16.7 °C | 4 km/h | 6.8 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
Sant Tomàs3.1 km in a straight line · ~6 min walk from parking
Binigaus4.4 km in a straight line · ~10 min walk from parking
Cala en Porter5.9 km in a straight line · ~1 min walk from parking
Cala Escorxada6.5 km in a straight line · ~50 min walk from parking
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