Caló Blanc is a rocky inlet on the coast of Sant Lluís, in the south-east of Menorca, beside Cap d'en Font. It has almost no sand. Swimmers get into the sea from the rock shelves or by a set of metal steps on the far left of the cove. The water is clear and holds plenty of fish, and snorkelling is what brings most people here. The Camí de Cavalls coastal path runs nearby.
- Entrance
- Free; there is no ticket.
- Accessibility
- Not wheelchair accessible: the way into the sea is over rock or down metal steps, and there are no wheelchair-accessible parking spaces.
- Parking
- Free car park about 64 m away; a second free car park about 550 m away.
- Difficulty
- Car park about 64 m from the cove. The only effort is getting into the water, over rock or by the metal steps on the far left side.
- Transport
- Nearest bus stop about 520 m away in a straight line; Poblat Pescadors stop about 1.9 km away.
- Advance booking
- Not needed.
- Hours
- Open at all times.
- Address
- Carrer des Caló Blanc, 24, 07711 Cap den Font, Illes Balears, Spain
What makes it special
Put your face in the water with a mask on and the fish are there below you, over a rocky bottom you can see clearly. That is Caló Blanc: clear sea, rock all round and plenty to look at underwater.
There is barely any sand, which keeps the cove wilder than the sandy beaches on this coast and gives it a quiet feel. The rocks around the inlet serve as the place to lie out and as platforms: people jump from the cliff edges into the sea, and from the top the view runs along the coastline.
Good to know
- There is only a tiny patch of sand. You sit on rock and get into the water over rock, so rubber water shoes help.
- Metal steps on the far left side of the cove save the climb in and out over the rocks.
- No toilets at the cove. The nearest public toilets are about 670 m away in a straight line.
- No drinking water nearby — bring your own.
- Bring a mask and snorkel: the fish are the main reason to come.
Getting there
Most people arrive by car. A car park sits about 64 m from the cove, and a second one about 550 m away. A bus stop stands about 520 m away in a straight line.
On foot, the Camí de Cavalls coastal path runs past, and a map board for it stands about 110 m from the cove.
The approach ends on rock. Either climb down over it to the water, or walk round to the far left of the cove, where metal steps lead into the sea.
Best time to visit
Best: a calm, warm day between late spring and early autumn, when the sea lies flat and clear.
Avoid: days when wind drives waves onto this coast.
Everything here happens in the water and from the rocks, so a swell takes away both the visibility for snorkelling and a safe way in, and on a rough day there is nothing else to do.
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Getting in and out means climbing over wet rock, which turns dangerous when waves are running. Check the depth before jumping from the rocks, and stay out of the water in a swell.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a sandy beach at Caló Blanc?
Barely. The cove is almost all rock with only a tiny patch of sand. You get into the water from the rocks or by the metal steps on the far left side.Is Caló Blanc good for snorkelling?
Yes. The water is clear and there are plenty of fish over the rocky bottom. Bring your own mask and snorkel.Is there parking near Caló Blanc?
Yes. One car park lies about 64 m from the cove and a second about 550 m away.Are there toilets at Caló Blanc?
No. The nearest public toilets are about 670 m away in a straight line, and there is no drinking water nearby.Can a wheelchair user reach the water?
No. The only ways into the sea are over rock or down metal steps, and the parking has no wheelchair-accessible spaces.