{"id":10639,"date":"2013-10-26T11:05:52","date_gmt":"2013-10-26T09:05:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.descobreixmenorca.com\/?page_id=10639"},"modified":"2026-03-15T12:34:44","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T11:34:44","slug":"cap-dartrutx-cala-en-turqueta","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.descobreixmenorca.com\/en\/cami-de-cavalls-3\/cap-dartrutx-cala-en-turqueta\/","title":{"rendered":"Cam\u00ed de Cavalls. Stage 12: Cap d’Artrutx – Cala en Turqueta"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cala en Turqueta<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Cam\u00ed de Cavalls. Stage 12:<\/strong>
\nCap d’Artrutx – Cala en Turqueta<\/strong><\/h1>\n

The route of stage 12 of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls is flat and largely even. The dominant landscape consists of wide stretches of coastal rocky terrain, interspersed with the beaches of Son Saura del Sud, Cala es Talaier and Cala en Turqueta at the end of the route<\/h2>\n

This stage begins 1 km from Artrutx lighthouse<\/a><\/strong> along the coast road through the residential area, although you could also begin at the lighthouse itself. This is where the southern coast proper begins. The first 2 km of the stage are along roads through the residential areas of Cap d\u2019Artrutx<\/b>, Cala en Bosch<\/b> (where you will have to cross the bridge over the canal to the port) and Son Xoriguer<\/b>. After this final beach, you leave the built-up area behind and for 4 km you walk a flat but somewhat rocky path along the low-lying coast, passing by small coves until you reach the beaches of Son Saura<\/b> del Sud<\/b>. Once past these beaches, the path brings you to Cala des Talaier. <\/b>From here, the path begins to gain height, the forest begins to thicken and you pass near a look-out tower (Talaia d\u2019Artrutx<\/b>), before dropping down through the woods to the much-loved Cala en Turqueta<\/b>, where the stage ends.<\/p>\n

<\/i> Distance<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a013.3 km \u2022 Difficulty<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Easy \u2022 Estimated walking time<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span> 4 h<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> Be sure to shut all gates after you since they are used to control the cattle.<\/p>\n

<\/i>\u00a0<\/span> Help the regeneration of the dunes at Son Saura del Sud<\/b> by NOT walking there<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> At the end of this stage (Cala en Turqueta<\/b>) there are no facilities; the next facilities are at the end of the following stage (Cala Galdana<\/b>).<\/p>\n

SHORTER ALTERNATIVES AVOIDING ROADS<\/h3>\n

Son Xoriguer – Cala en Turqueta<\/h4>\n

If you start at the beach of Son Xoriguer<\/b> you will avoid the first stretch of road in the residential area. Very recommendable.
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<\/i> Distance<\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span><\/b>8.5 km \u2022 Difficulty<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/b>Easy \u2022 Estimated walking time<\/strong>:<\/strong> <\/span><\/b>3 h<\/b><\/b><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

Son Saura – Cala en Turqueta<\/h4>\n

This short stroll will take you to the stage\u2019s three unspoilt beaches: Son Saura<\/b>, Es Talaier<\/b> and En Turqueta<\/b>. A true privilege.<\/b><\/b><\/b><\/p>\n

<\/i> Distance<\/strong><\/strong><\/b>:<\/strong><\/span> <\/b><\/b>3 km \u2022 Difficulty<\/strong><\/strong><\/b>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0<\/b><\/b>Easy \u2022 Estimated walking time<\/strong><\/strong><\/b>:<\/strong> <\/span><\/b><\/b>1h 30 min
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Arenal de Son Saura beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The surroundings<\/strong><\/h2>\n

This stretch of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/b><\/a> is flat and climbs very little. The landscape over much of this stage is dominated by a rocky coastline alternating with small coves. For most of the walk you will be amongst vegetation influenced by the proximity of the sea, with plants such as winter heath, rock-roses and rosemary. Behind the beaches at Son Saura del Sud<\/b> there is a small pinewood and behind that a small wetland. From here on the landscape begins to change, and the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/b> enters the woodland dominated by wild olive, Aleppo pine and holm oak that is so characteristic of the central part of Menorca\u2019s southern coast as, for example, around Cala en Turqueta<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Artrutx cape lighthouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don\u2019t miss<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022<\/strong><\/span> Prat de Bellavista<\/strong>: <\/strong><\/span>Small marshland associated with the beaches of Son Saura del Sud. <\/b>Home to wetland birds and an area of great ecological value. Please respect it.
\n\u2022<\/span><\/strong> Artrutx lighthouse<\/strong>: <\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong>Built in 1858 and automated in the 1980s, this lighthouse is an excellent place to enjoy the sunset with the island of Mallorca<\/b> as a backdrop. Today, a bar-restaurant operates in the lighthouse during the high season. More information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Nearby sites of interest<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022<\/span> Talaia d\u2019Artrutx: <\/span><\/strong>An old defensive tower built in 1617, located between Cala Turqueta and Cala es Talaier, which offers fine views over the southern coast of Menorca. Unfortunately, it lies within private property and cannot be visited. These towers were built with the aim of keeping watch and defending against pirate or military raids.<\/p>\n

Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022<\/strong><\/span> Cap d\u2019Artutx<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/span> Plenty of bars, restaurants and other facilities are on offer in the residential area around the lighthouse and in Cala en Bosch<\/b> and Son Xoriguer<\/b> during the high season.
\n\u2022<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Cala Turqueta<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong> No facilities.<\/p>\n

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Es Talaier beach \u00a9Oriol Conesa<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How to get there<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/i> <\/i> Both ends of the stage are accessible by car (Cap d\u2019Artrutx<\/b> and Cala en Turqueta<\/b>) and both have plenty of space for parking. If you want to have a shorter walk, drive to Son Saura<\/b>. In the summer, information boards on the roads from Ciutadella<\/b> to the south coast beaches will tell you which car-parks still have space.<\/p>\n

Cap d\u2019Artrutx<\/b> is 12 km south of Ciutadella<\/b> if you follow the town\u2019s southern ring-road and take the road all the way to Cala Blanca<\/b>, until the end of the road.<\/p>\n

Cala en Turqueta<\/b> is 14 km from Ciutadella<\/b>. From the southern ring-road, take the road Cam\u00ed de<\/b> Sant Joan de Missa<\/b> that heads towards the southern beaches. Ignore the turn-off to Son Saura<\/b> and at the little church of Sant Joan de Missa, turn right towards Cala en Turqueta<\/b>. Four kilometres further on, turn right again along a dirt track that leads to the beach car-park. The beach lies just 10 minutes beyond the car-park through the thick holm-oak wood.<\/p>\n

<\/i>\u00a0During the tourist season, several bus lines from Ciutadella allow you to plan the excursion using public transport: Ciutadella – Cala en Bosch – Son Xoriguer (L65)<\/strong>, Ciutadella – Son Catlar – Son Saura (L65)<\/strong> and Ciutadella – Cala en Turqueta (L67)<\/strong>. Check out bus times and frequencies (that vary according to the season)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Accommodation and logistics on Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/i> Find accommodation in Ciutadella<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you want to go through the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/strong><\/em> in stages, either a part or all of it, you have to plan your trek well. There are no accommodation for trekkers on the path, so you will have to make use of the touristic accommodations you will find on the route. That is the reason why making the route outside the tourist season could be somewhat complicated.<\/p>\n

It is important to adapt the route plan to your physical condition and your experience as a trekker. In many cases, the ideal choice is to hire a logistic service for you to resolve those shortcomings. This way, you will be able to get the most out of the experience.<\/p>\n

Cam\u00ed de Cavalls 360\u00ba<\/strong><\/a> is a specialized travel agency that helps you to make the route in stages, in a self-guided manner and with a series of related services (among others, accommodation and logistics). Cam\u00ed de Cavalls 360\u00ba <\/strong>offers you different choices to traverse the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls <\/strong><\/em>with autonomy, always adapting to your needs.<\/p>\n