{"id":10641,"date":"2013-10-26T11:18:00","date_gmt":"2013-10-26T09:18:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.descobreixmenorca.com\/?page_id=10641"},"modified":"2026-03-15T12:12:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T11:12:07","slug":"cala-en-turqueta-cala-galdana","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.descobreixmenorca.com\/en\/cami-de-cavalls-3\/cala-en-turqueta-cala-galdana\/","title":{"rendered":"Cam\u00ed de Cavalls. Stage 13: Cala en Turqueta – Cala Macarella – Cala Galdana"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Cala Macarella<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Cam\u00ed de Cavalls. Stage 13:<\/strong>
\nCala Turqueta – Cala Macarella – Cala Galdana<\/strong><\/h1>\n

One of the great attractions of stage 13 of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls are the unspoilt beaches of Cala en Turqueta, Macarella and Macarelleta, some of the most iconic \u2014 and also overcrowded \u2014 beaches on the southern coast of Menorca.<\/h2>\n

This stage of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/b><\/a> begins at the back of the beach at Cala en<\/b> Turqueta<\/b><\/a>, from where the path climbs rapidly into the woods and out of the small valley that forms this cove. After about an hour and just after passing the path off right to Cala<\/strong> Macarella<\/b><\/a>, you reach Cala Macarella<\/b>. Cross the beach and by the beach\u2019s only restaurant, you will find some steps that take you up to the highest point overlooking this cove. Here you will find the path that will take you in 45 minutes to Cala Galdana<\/b><\/a>. Once at this large cove, the marked path points you to the far side of the beach along the main street of the residential area; however, it is much more pleasant to cross the wooden foot-bridge you see when you arrive at and walk along the beach as far as the first-aid post. From there, climb the steps that take you through the residential area and a holm-oak wood until you reach Avinguda de sa Punta<\/b>. Turn right and follow the waymarking for Cala Mitjana<\/b> by taking Carrer del Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/b> (second on the left), which will take you to the end of the stage.<\/p>\n

<\/i> Distance<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a06.4 km \u2022 Difficulty<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Easy \u2022 Estimated walking time<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span> 2 h 30 min.<\/p>\n

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

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

One of the most attractive elements of this stage of the\u00a0Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/b><\/a>\u00a0are the unspoilt beaches of its coves: Cala en<\/b> Turqueta<\/b><\/a>, Cala<\/strong> Macarella<\/b> and<\/strong> Cala<\/strong> Macarelleta<\/b><\/a> are three of the best-loved \u2013 and also busiest \u2013 beaches on the south coast of Menorca. Most of the route passes through forest of varying thickness where you will be accompanied in spring by the song of the nightingale, great tit or, with a bit of luck, the well-known call of the cuckoo. These woodlands are dominated by pines, wild olive and holm oak wherever the gullies provide more shelter; on the other hand, on the highest part of the walk between the gullies the vegetation adapts to the drier conditions and consists of rosemary, rock-roses and winter heath.<\/p>\n

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Cala Macarelleta \u00a9Fundaci\u00f3 Dest\u00ed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

\u2022<\/strong><\/span> Cala Macarelleta<\/strong>: <\/strong><\/span>Small but popular unspoilt beach of white sand and turquoise waters. Just before reaching Macarella<\/b>, a path off to the right drops down to this beach. On the left-hand side of the beach, there is a path cut into the cliffs that can take you to Macarella<\/b> as an alternative way of continuing the stage.<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> Help the dunes regenerate by not walking on them.<\/p>\n

\u2022<\/span><\/strong> Vantage points<\/strong>:<\/strong> <\/strong><\/span>On the way between Cala Macarella<\/b> and Cala Galdana <\/b>you will find <\/b>off to your right four marked paths that will each take you to an excellent view point. The first provides excellent views of Cala Macarella<\/b>, while the other three offer views of the limestone cliffs of the southern coast of Menorca and, on clear days, of the neighboring island of Mallorca<\/b>.<\/p>\n

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Vantage point between Macarella and Cala Galdana<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

\u2022<\/strong><\/span> Cala en Turqueta<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/span> No facilities.
\n\u2022<\/strong><\/span> Cala Macarella<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0One restaurant.
\n\u2022<\/strong><\/span> Cala Galdana<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/span> Residential and commercial center with all types of facilities and services, above all in the tourist season.<\/p>\n

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

<\/i> <\/i> Both ends of the stage are accessible by car (Cala en Turqueta<\/b> i Cala Galdana<\/b>) and have plenty of space for parking. If you want to have a shorter walk, drive to Cala Macarella<\/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

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 m beyond the car-park through the thick holm-oak wood.<\/p>\n

Cala Galdana<\/b> is 8 km south of Ferreries<\/b>. To reach the end of the stage, turn left at the roundabout just before starting the descent to the beach and head for Mirador de sa Punta<\/b>. Following the instructions for Cala Mitjana<\/b>, turn left again along Carrer del Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/b>, where you will find the end of the stage. If you want to walk the stage in the opposite direction and so avoid Cala Galdana<\/b>, drive to the far end of the beach where the wooden bridge crosses the final stretch of the stream that runs through the cove\u2019s main gully.<\/p>\n

<\/i> In the high season, a bus runs to Cala en Turqueta<\/b>. Another bus runs to Cala Galdana<\/b> from Ma\u00f3, Ciutadella, Alaior, Es Mercadal and Ferreries. Check out bus times and frequencies (that vary according to the season)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> During the tourist season, private vehicles are not allowed access to Cala Macarella<\/strong> and it can only be reached by the shuttle bus departing from Ciutadella. Check the season and timetables and buy shuttle bus tickets to Cala Macarella online<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

<\/i> Search for accommodation in Cala Galdana<\/a>.<\/p>\n

There is no accommodation in Cala en Turqueta and Cala Macarella.<\/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