Cala Macarelleta, Menorca
Menorca's south coast is riddled with impossibly pretty calas, but Macarelleta — the smaller sibling of Cala Macarell — consistently stuns even seasoned island visitors with its powdery white sand, pine-fringed cliffs and water the colour of a swimming pool. There is no road to it, which keeps it just wild enough.
Getting There on Foot
The most rewarding approach is the 25-minute walk from the car park at Cala Galdana along the Camí de Cavalls coastal path — Menorca's ancient horse trail that rings the entire island. The path dips through pine and juniper scrub before the cove appears below like a reward.
You can also walk 10 minutes from the slightly larger Cala Macarell, which has a beach bar and easier parking. Both approaches are well-signed from the Ferreries–Ciutadella road.
The Water and the Vibe
The cove is small — perhaps 60 metres of sand — and the turquoise water is so clear you can count the pebbles at 3 metres depth. It is popular with nudists on the right-hand side, and that relaxed, clothing-optional tradition keeps the atmosphere refreshingly unselfconscious.
Bring all your own supplies: there are no facilities at Macarelleta itself. A cool box, snorkelling gear and an early arrival (before 10 am) will secure you a patch of sand before the day-trippers arrive by boat.
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