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Macarelleta cove, Menorca

Camí de Cavalls Paso Macarelleta, Spain,

Description

Macarelleta cove is, along its sister Macarella Cove, one of Menorca's most popular beaches. The turquoise water and sandy beaches are flanked by high cliffs and surrounded by pine trees.

Access & Transport

Macarelleta is accessed through a narrow coastal path via Cala Macarella. From Ciutadella, bus 69 drops visitors near Cala Macarella, but for those coming from Mahon it is best to head to Cala Galdana (bus 51 or 52)and take a longer walk to Cala Macarella then Cala Macarelleta.

Instructions & Recommendations

Make sure to bring sun protective equipment during the summer and some water.

Meta review

The beach is often featured on travel blogs and get consistent online comments that can be divided as follows: stunning and prettier than its sister beach Macarella Vs busy or even overcrowded in the summer. A word of caution that the path from Macarella is close to the cliff edge

Environmental & Social

No carbon footprint. Brings some economic activity to the surrounding villages

Conclusion

Possibly the best-looking beach in Menorca with its limpid turquoise waters and beautifully framed by pine trees and small cliffs but you won' be alone in the summer. Best to go out of season or in the mornings during the peak season.

Key positive

Gorgeous looking cove

Key negative

Not easy to get to

Crowded

Suitability

Not accessible to visitors with reduced mobility and possibly a little risky to bring very young children due to the narrow path along the cliffs

About this Rating

TYPE

Desktop

RESEARCHED IN

Updated in September 2023

PROVIDER

Koreval

Included Items
None
Timing
Duration of visit
Beautiful year-round

av. transport time:0h 40m

est. visit time:2h

Sunlight based

Sunrise / early morningOk

MorningOk

Lunch timeOk

AfternoonOk

Sunset / eveningOk

Night – bef. midnightNo

Night – aft. midnightNo

Pricing
Free

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