The Bufador de Binibèquer is a stretch of low, rocky coastline near Binibèquer in Sant Lluís, on the south-east coast of Menorca. At its centre is a collapsed sea cave: part of the roof has fallen in, leaving an opening through which the sea surges and throws up spray when waves run in, and a span of rock that stands as a bridge over the water. The name comes from the Catalan bufador, a blowhole. It is open coast with no facilities of its own, reached on foot from Binibèquer.
Bufador de Binibèquer
Blowhole and collapsed sea cave on the low rocky shore at Binibèquer, with a natural rock bridge over the sea.
- Entrance
- Free; open coastline with no ticket.
- Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible: the approach ends on rough, uneven rock that is steep in places, and the parking is not wheelchair-accessible.
- Parking
- Free car park about 350 m away in a straight line; a second parking area lies at about the same distance.
- Difficulty
- Easy walk of about 350 m in a straight line from the car park, finishing on sharp, uneven rock that is steep in places; trainers needed.
- Transport
- Bus stop Binibèquer - Platja, about 390 m away; Passeig Marítim stop about 480 m away.
- Advance booking
- No booking needed.
- Hours
- Open at any time.
- Address
- 07711 Sant Lluís, Balearic Islands, Spain
What makes it special
When a wave runs into the cave below, the sea answers through a hole in the rock: a thump underfoot, then a hiss of air and a burst of spray. That is the bufador. Part of the roof of a sea cave has fallen in here, and a span of rock left standing makes a bridge over the water.
Around it the shore is low and pitted, the stone pale and sharp-edged, the water clear. In the evening the rocks make a good place to sit and watch the sunset.
Good to know
- Wear trainers or sturdy shoes. The rock is as rough as a grater, and flip-flops leave your toes exposed to it.
- The spout depends on the sea: on a flat calm day the hole stays quiet, and the cave and rock bridge are what you see.
- There are no toilets at the site; the nearest toilets are about 280 m away in a straight line.
- There is no drinking water nearby, and the bare rock has no shade. Fill up before you come.
Getting there
The approach starts in Binibèquer. There is a car park about 350 m away in a straight line, with a second parking area at roughly the same distance. By bus, the Binibèquer - Platja stop is about 390 m away, and Passeig Marítim a little further at about 480 m.
From either, the last stretch is on foot out onto the shore. The ground turns rough and uneven as you reach the rocks, and steep around the cave.
Best time to visit
Best: a day with some swell running, or the evening for the sunset.
Avoid: a flat calm if the blowhole is what you came for, and the middle of a summer day.
The spout only works when waves push into the cave, and the bare rock has no shade and holds the heat through the afternoon.
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The edges of the collapsed cave and the rocks along the shore are unfenced, and the sea breaks over them when waves run. Keep back from the hole and never turn your back on the water.
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Frequently asked questions
When does the blowhole actually blow?
When waves run into the collapsed cave. On a flat calm sea the hole stays quiet, though the cave and the rock bridge are still there to see.What shoes should I wear?
Trainers or sturdy shoes. The rock is sharp and abrasive, and flip-flops leave your toes exposed to it.Is it suitable for children?
The rock is low-lying in places and steep in others, and the edges of the cave are unfenced. Keep children close and away from the hole, especially when waves are running.Are there toilets?
Not at the site. The nearest toilets are about 280 m away in a straight line. There is no drinking water nearby, so bring your own.Can I get there by bus?
Yes. The Binibèquer - Platja stop is about 390 m away in a straight line, and the rest is on foot.