Cala en Blanes is a beach at the end of a deep, narrow inlet cut into the west coast of Menorca, in the resort area of the same name near Ciutadella. Low cliffs topped with pines close in on both sides and keep the water calm, clear and mostly shallow over fine white sand. A grove of palm trees stands at the back of the beach. Beach bars, lounger hire, public toilets and lifeguards in summer make it a family beach.
Platja Cala en Blanes
Narrow sandy inlet between low pine-covered cliffs, with a palm grove behind the beach and calm, shallow water
- Entrance
- Free; sun loungers and parasols are for hire.
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair-accessible entrance to the beach; the sand itself is soft.
- Parking
- Parking about 230 m and 370 m away in a straight line; about two minutes' walk from the nearer one.
- Difficulty
- No real walk in: the nearest parking is about two minutes away through the resort.
- Transport
- Bus stop Platja Cala en Blanes, about 230 m away.
- Advance booking
- No booking needed; the beach is public and open at all hours.
- Hours
- Open at all hours.
- Address
- Calle Toore de l'Aigua-c.blanes, 9, 07769, 07769 Cala en Blanes, Illes Balears, Spain
What makes it special
The sea reaches the sand only after running the length of a narrow channel between low, pine-topped cliffs, and by the time it arrives it has almost stopped moving. The water lies calm, clear and mostly shallow, as still as a swimming pool on most days, so small children can paddle while you watch from the towel.
Behind the beach a grove of palms throws real shade, and you can sit out the midday sun there without leaving the sand. Snorkellers work the rocky edges of the inlet, where the water stays clear. The beach bars stand on the sand itself, so a cold drink or lunch is never far from the water.
Good to know
- The beach gets crowded when the sun is out; arrive early if you want room on the sand.
- Sun loungers and parasols are for hire on the beach.
- For free shade, head for the palm grove at the back of the sand.
- Public toilets and a drinking-water point stand close to the beach.
- Lifeguards are on duty in summer.
Getting there
Cala en Blanes lies inside the resort streets, so there is no path to find and no rough ground to cross. Parking sits about 230 m and 370 m away in a straight line; from the nearer one the walk takes about two minutes.
The bus stop named Platja Cala en Blanes is about 230 m away, with a second stop on Av. de sa Torre de s'Aigua about 270 m off. From either, you walk through the resort to the head of the inlet, where the sand begins.
Best time to visit
Best: early morning, or late afternoon once the day crowd thins, in summer when lifeguards are on duty.
Avoid: sunny middays in high summer.
The beach is small and fills whenever the sun is out, though the palm grove at the back keeps the midday heat bearable if you do come then.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Cala en Blanes good for small children?
Yes. The inlet shelters the beach from the open sea, the water is calm and mostly shallow, the sand is fine, and lifeguards are on duty in summer.Is there shade on the beach?
A grove of palm trees at the back of the beach gives natural shade, and parasols are for hire on the sand.Is the snorkelling any good?
The water is clear, and the rocky edges of the inlet are where to snorkel.Are there toilets and somewhere to eat?
Public toilets stand close to the beach, and beach bars on the sand serve food and drinks, with restaurants nearby.How far is the parking from the beach?
The nearest parking is about 230 m away in a straight line, a walk of about two minutes.