Platja de Binigaus is situated at four kilometres from es Migjorn Gran, located between Punta Rabiosa and Rodona, as well as next to the village of Sant Tomàs (you will reach this beach walking for 15 minutes from this residential area on Camí de Cavalls). It belongs to the Àrea Natural d'Especial Interès which goes from Cala Mitjana to this coastal corner. The coast of es Migjorn Gran has cliffs with a maximum height of 40 metres, with sea inlets which are the origin of isolated, virgin and beautiful coves, although Binigaus is the first beach of the south coast that is not like that. A u-shaped sea inlet which is the origin of this enormous bay, totally open to the sea, is situated at on the left side of Platja de Binigaus. This coast is characterized by being very long, it has rocky areas on the western natural breakwater, covered by thick pine trees that reach the coastline, and Illot de Binicodrell on the eastern area which separates it from the adjacent beaches. It has a flat beach with quite fine-grained sand and pebbles, it is exposed to the wind from the southeast-south-southwest, a gentle breeze, calm crystal clear water, it is not too crowded by local visitors and tourists, and at the rear there is a system of dunes and some agricultural land. The marine and underwater conditions for anchoring boats are not good because it is not very deep and it is totally unsheltered. Between the beach and the small island you can only navigate if the weather is good and with small boats. Main technical data Type of access: 1150 meters Type of access: For pedestrians - For vehicles - For boats Average width: 44 meters Access for disabled people: No Degree of occupancy: Medium Anchoring zone: No

Cala el Pilar is situated at 23 kilometres from Ciutadella, located between ets Alocs and Punta des Carregador, aswell as defended by Esculls del Barco, Illa des Pinar and Esculls de sa Teula. This isolated sea inlet is the origin of a shell-shaped beach, virgin and isolated, not very big, covered by gravel and sand, rare vegetation, the orientation is toward north, the swell is quite moderate, whereas the wind blows strongly and it is surrounded by the steep cliffs of the hills of Marina de Santa Elisabet. This beach has a drinkable water source, located at the rear, which is very appreciated by the few local visitors and tourists who come to this place to enjoy the clean water and the beautiful landscape. If you walk for half an hour toward the interior you will find encinar de Son Felip. The marine and underwater conditions for anchoring boats are not good because it is very open to the sea and there are lots of obstacles (reefs, flagstones and a small island). If the navigator wishes to do this manoeuvre he should approach this cove from the west. The accessibility by car is easy until predios de Sant Bernat, Al Putzer, Bini Canó, Sant Felip and Alfurí. The private car can be left on a free parking area. then you have to walk for 1,8 kilometres (one hour) until you reach Cala el Pilar. You are recommended to wear comfortable shoes, sun screen and water. When the beach has a lifeguard service, you must follow the lifeguards' instructions and the warnings on flags. A red flag indicates dangerous swimming conditions and means that swimming is not permitted. A yellow flag indicates that precaution must be taken, but that swimming is permitted. A green flag indicates that swimming is permitted. An orange flag is used to indicate that the lifeguard is absent. Act cautiously when no lifeguard is present or the service is not available and enjoy the beach without taking any unnecessary risks. For health and safety reasons, the municipal ordinances ban pets on beaches. Information about this beach may change. To confirm the data or consult changes or new features, please contact the municipal tourism office below: Tourist Information - Ciutadella General information on the island: Tourist Information - Menorca Main technical data Type of access: 250 meters Type of access: For pedestrians - For vehicles - For boats Average width: 40 meters Access for disabled people: No Degree of occupancy: Low Anchoring zone: Yes

Fabulous snorkelling. Loved the

Lovely bay & not too busy

Nice village and quite beach good for children

Cala Binimel.là is situated at 10 kilometres from es Mercadal, located between Punta d'en Bal.la and Illot, Cala and Esculls de Pregonda. This coastal stretch has marine and underwater conditions that do not recommend anchoring boats. The proximity of es Mercadal invites you to eat in the cradle of the menorcan gastronomy and to visit the highest mountain of the island, el Toro (358 metres high). This summit is situated at 3,5 kilometres form the village and it is the geographic centre of Menorca, on the top of which you can see Santuari de la Verge del Toro, patron saint of the island, from where you have an excellent panoramic view over Menorca. This sea inlet is characterized by the huge size, it is u-shaped, at the rear there is a system of dunes with fixing vegetation (scrubland and bushes) and a wetland irrigated by a torrent. The beach has dark pebbles, moderate swell, gentle breeze, an orientation toward northeast, and it is the largest and has the best accessibility of this Àrea Natural d'Especial Interès and it is nearly virgin. The accessibility by car is easy following the signs. The last two kilometres have to be done on a minor track. The private car can be left on a free parking area in the surroundings. You will pass some rural fincas on your way, called llocs here in Menorca. These characteristics explain that the beach is not very crowded by local visitors and tourists. When the beach has a lifeguard service, you must follow the lifeguards' instructions and the warnings on flags. A red flag indicates dangerous swimming conditions and means that swimming is not permitted. A yellow flag indicates that precaution must be taken, but that swimming is permitted. A green flag indicates that swimming is permitted. An orange flag is used to indicate that the lifeguard is absent. Act cautiously when no lifeguard is present or the service is not available and enjoy the beach without taking any unnecessary risks. For health and safety reasons, the municipal ordinances ban pets on beaches. Main technical data Type of access: 400 meters Type of access: For pedestrians - For vehicles - For boats Average width: 55 meters Access for disabled people: No Degree of occupancy: Medium Anchoring zone: Yes

Trebalúger or Cala Trebalúger is situated at seven kilometres from es Migjorn Gran, located between Platja de Sant Tomàs and Morro de Llevant. It belongs to the Àrea Natural d'Especial Interès which goes from Cala Mitjana to Binigaus. This coastal stretch is the natural border between the municipalities of Ferreries and es Migjorn Gran, the coast has cliffs that rise up to 40 metres, with sea inlets that are the origin of beautiful coves. This virgin beach is the result of a u-shaped sea inlet and it is the end of a canyon and a torrent with the same name. It is quite small, the sand is fine-grained and white, with calm crystal clear water, and it is exposed to the wind from the southeast-south-southwest. It is not very crowded by local visitors and tourists. It is surrounded by a thick pine wood that reaches the coastline, and you can reach this cove on foot or on the seaway. The marine and underwater conditions for anchoring boats are excellent also to stay overnight, if the wind is not blowing from the south, because it makes the swell grow, due to the fact that this bay is very open. The entrance is two hectometres large and gets quite narrow toward the interior. It is also very popular amongst people who like diving and nudism. The accessibility by car is easy until Cala Mitjana. From here you will have to walk for 40 minutes to reach the beach. Information about this beach may change. To confirm the data or consult changes or new features, please contact the tourism office below: Tourist Information - Menorca Main technical data 175 meters Type of access: For pedestrians - For vehicles - For boats Average width: 40 meters Access for disabled people: No Degree of occupancy: Medium Anchoring zone: No

Arenal de s'Olla de Son Saura, Arenal de Son Saura, Arenal de s'Olla or Platja de Son Parc (original name) is situated next to the village Son Parc, located between Cap Gros and na Tortuga, aswell as at 14 kilometres from es Mercadal and 15 from Alaior. This sea inlet is characterized by having a quite big size, the beachis sandy, there is a system of dunes with fixing vegetation (pine trees, bushes and scrubland), low cliffs with natural breakwaters, the orientation is toward north, a gentle breeze, a moderate swell, sea currents, a gentle slope, transparent water, and it is a semiurban beach (on the right side there are apartments and on the left side there is a restaurant). The marine and underwater conditions for anchoring boats are not safe, it is a bad shelter if the weather is not good. There are some stones on both sides of the natural entrance. If the navigator wishes to anchor in the surroundings, he should continue toward the nearby Cala Pudent (for small boats). The accessibility by car is easy following the signs. The last part is in bad conditions. The drivers are recommended not to drive through the dunes to park the car near the water. The private car can be left on a free parking area in the surroundings. You can also reach this beach with the public transport from Maó and Fornells during the summer. These characteristics explain that the beach is not too crowded by local visitors and tourists. When the beach has a lifeguard service, you must follow the lifeguards' instructions and the warnings on flags. A red flag indicates dangerous swimming conditions and means that swimming is not permitted. A yellow flag indicates that precaution must be taken, but that swimming is permitted. A green flag indicates that swimming is permitted. An orange flag is used to indicate that the lifeguard is absent. Act cautiously when no lifeguard is present or the service is not available and enjoy the beach without taking any unnecessary risks. For health and safety reasons, the municipal ordinances ban pets on beaches. This beach has received the 14001 environmental certification. Information about this beach may change. To confirm the data or consult changes or new features, please contact the municipal tourism office below: Tourist Information - Es Mercadal General information on the island: Tourist Information - Menorca Main technical data Type of access: 330 meters Type of access: For pedestrians - For vehicles - For boats Average width: 60 meters Access for disabled people: No Degree of occupancy: Medium Anchoring zone: Yes

Cales Coves, Calescoves or Calacoves is situated at 10 kilometres from Alaior, located between morros de Ponent and de Llevant, as well as next to the villages Cala en Porter and Son Vitamina, and to the village Lloc Nou. A sinuous sea inlet has formed these two spectacular bays, which are isolated, virgin, quiet and quite small as well, one has an orientation toward northeast and the other one toward northwest. This coastal corner is characterized by being located between high and steep vertical cliffs, which were used by the first inhabitants of Menorca as necropolis (9th-7th century BC), as you can see in the 90 excavated coves in these rocks, which gave the name to this place. Another characteristic of this beach is the rocky surface and the low influx of visitors, because it is quite narrow and therefore uncomfortable. The marine and underwater conditions for anchoring boats are excellent, and it is one of the best shelters in the summer for the boats that navigate around the south coast of Menorca, if there is no wind blowing from south-southwest. The ground is sandy in the centre and rocky on the sides, deep and clean, although there is not much place. If the navigator wants to anchor, he is recommended to do so in the north-eastern cove. The accessibility by car is easy following the signs and the deviations. The last part has to be done on a track in bad conditions. The private car can be left on a free parking area in the surroundings. When the beach has a lifeguard service, you must follow the lifeguards' instructions and the warnings on flags. A red flag indicates dangerous swimming conditions and means that swimming is not permitted. A yellow flag indicates that precaution must be taken, but that swimming is permitted. A green flag indicates that swimming is permitted. An orange flag is used to indicate that the lifeguard is absent. Act cautiously when no lifeguard is present or the service is not available and enjoy the beach without taking any unnecessary risks. For health and safety reasons, the municipal ordinances ban pets on beaches. Main technical data Type of access: 50 meters Type of access: For pedestrians - For vehicles - For boats Average width: 30 meters Access for disabled people: No Degree of occupancy: Low Anchoring zone: Yes

Platja de Son Xoriguer is situated at 12 kilometres from Ciutadella, located between Punta de sa Guarda and Titina, as well as next to the village with the same name and next to the residential village of Cala en Bosc. These two urban areas contribute to the fact that Ciutadella is the menorcan municipality with the most important touristy activity, because it has more that half of the hotel places of the island. This sea inlet is characterized by the shape of a shell, it is not very big, the beach is sandy on the left side, the rest is covered by rocks. It is exposed to the winds from the south-southwest-west and a gentle breeze. The water is quiet, the slope is gentle, there are some emerging reefs next to the beach. It has a sandy ground with seaweed, and it is very crowded by local visitors and tourists, and lots of families. The navigator should know that if he wishes to anchor in this bay, in the external part of the entrance there are some reefs known as na Cap de Porc. In the proximity of this cove there is Cap d'Artrutx, the south westernmost area of Menorca, and the one which is the closest to Majorca, with a lighthouse at 45 metres above the sea level and which reaches 19 nautical miles. The accessibility by car is easy following the signs and the deviations. The private car can be left on a free parking area in the surroundings. You can also reach this beach with the public transport. When the beach has a lifeguard service, you must follow the lifeguards' instructions and the warnings on flags. A red flag indicates dangerous swimming conditions and means that swimming is not permitted. A yellow flag indicates that precaution must be taken, but that swimming is permitted. A green flag indicates that swimming is permitted. An orange flag is used to indicate that the lifeguard is absent. Act cautiously when no lifeguard is present or the service is not available and enjoy the beach without taking any unnecessary risks. For health and safety reasons, the municipal ordinances ban pets on beaches. This beach has received the 14001 environmental certification. Main technical data Type of access: 130 meters Type of access: For pedestrians - For vehicles - For boats Average width: 25 meters Access for disabled people: No Degree of occupancy: High Anchoring zone: No