Cala en Cavaller is a beach on the north-east coast of Menorca, in the Balearic Islands, within the municipality of Maó. Its sand is reddish, in contrast to the pale beaches of the island's south coast, and on calm days the water in the cove is clear. There are no bars, shops or toilets. Two other beaches, Cala Presili and Platja d'en Tortuga, lie close by.
Cala en Cavaller
Reddish-sand cove on Menorca's north-east coast, beside Cala Presili and Platja d'en Tortuga, with no bars or services.
- Entrance
- Free; an open beach with no ticket.
- Parking
- Two car parks about 2 km from the beach in a straight line.
- Transport
- Es Grau stop, about 3.4 km away in a straight line; another stop about 2 km away.
- Advance booking
- No booking needed.
- Hours
- Open at all times.
What makes it special
The sand is reddish, and after the pale beaches of Menorca's south coast that colour is the first thing you notice. On a still day the water lies calm, clear enough to watch fish moving over the bottom.
Nothing has been built here. There is no bar or kiosk, so the cove stays sand, rock and sea, and you bring everything you need.
Cala Presili and Platja d'en Tortuga lie close by, so one trip to this stretch of coast takes in all three beaches.
Good to know
- There are no bars, shops or kiosks at the beach. Bring your own food and drink.
- No toilets and no drinking water at the beach or nearby. Fill your bottles before you set off.
- The nearest mapped car parks are about 2 km away in a straight line, so plan for a walk.
- Cala Presili and Platja d'en Tortuga lie close by, and one trip covers all three.
Getting there
Most people arrive by car. Two car parks sit about 2 km from the beach in a straight line, and the rest of the way is on foot.
There is nothing to buy along the way or at the sand, so load food and water into the car before you leave town.
The nearest named bus stop is at Es Grau, about 3.4 km away in a straight line; another stop lies about 2 km from the beach.
Best time to visit
Best: a still, windless day from late spring to early autumn, arriving early or late in the day.
Avoid: windy days, and the peak weeks of August.
With no wind the water in the cove lies calm and clear, while wind off the sea brings waves onto an open shore, and in August Menorca's beaches fill.
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Cala en Cavaller on the map
The cove lies on the open coast, and wind off the sea drives breaking waves onto it. Stay out of the water when the sea is rough, and do not turn your back on it at the shoreline.
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Frequently asked questions
Are there any facilities at Cala en Cavaller?
No. There are no bars, shops, toilets or drinking water at the beach or nearby, so bring food, drink and water with you.Where do you park for Cala en Cavaller?
The nearest mapped car parks are about 2 km from the beach in a straight line. The rest of the way is on foot.Can you get to Cala en Cavaller by bus?
The nearest named stop is at Es Grau, about 3.4 km away in a straight line. Another stop lies about 2 km from the beach.Which beaches are near Cala en Cavaller?
Cala Presili and Platja d'en Tortuga both lie close by, and one trip can take in all three.Is the water calm for swimming?
On a still day the water is calm and clear enough to see fish. When the wind blows off the sea, waves break on the shore; stay out of the water then.