{"id":52442,"date":"2026-01-12T19:28:30","date_gmt":"2026-01-12T18:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.descobreixmenorca.com\/?page_id=52442"},"modified":"2026-01-25T16:15:22","modified_gmt":"2026-01-25T15:15:22","slug":"cala-macarella","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.descobreixmenorca.com\/en\/beaches-of-menorca\/cala-macarella\/","title":{"rendered":"Cala Macarella and Cala Macarelleta"},"content":{"rendered":"

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\n

\"Cala
Cala Macarella and Cala Macarelleta \u00a9 Fundaci\u00f3 Dest\u00ed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cala Macarella and Cala Macarelleta<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Is Cala Macarella the most photographed and most visited beach in Menorca during the summer months? Probably yes \u2014 and for good reason. Cala Macarella is a postcard-perfect beach that everyone wants to see at least once.<\/h2>\n

Cala Macarella<\/strong> and Cala Macarelleta<\/strong> are among the finest examples of the unspoilt beaches of southern Menorca<\/a>, with fine white sand, turquoise-blue waters and high limestone cliffs lined with pine trees that reach all the way to the shore.\u00a0The little paradise of Cala Macarella, with easy access by car, makes it\u2014together with its neighbor Cala Macarelleta\u2014one of the most visited coves on the island during the summer months. It can even become so crowded that it exceeds its optimal carrying capacity, both in terms of swimmers and boats.<\/p>\n

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

Cala Macarella<\/strong> features a wide sandy beach framed by vertical limestone cliffs up to 30 metres high on both sides. The natural shape of the rock has created small holes and caves that have long been used as simple weekend shelters.<\/p>\n

The only service available at Cala Macarella<\/strong> is Susy\u2019s Beach Bar & Restaurant<\/strong>, located in the shade of the pine forest behind the beach.<\/p>\n

\"Cala
Cala Macarelleta \u00a9 Fundaci\u00f3 Dest\u00ed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Cala Macarelleta<\/strong> is the smaller and more secluded sister beach, also unspoilt and especially popular as a nudist beach. You can reach it from Cala Macarella<\/strong> by following the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/a><\/strong> towards Cala Turqueta<\/a><\/strong>, or by taking the more scenic footpath carved into the cliff that connects both beaches. If you are visiting with young children, take extra care, as some sections can be dangerous.<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> Once in Cala Macarelleta<\/strong>, please avoid walking over the dune system to allow it to regenerate naturally.<\/p>\n

\"Cala
Cala Macarella \u00a9 Paul Stephenson<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How to get to Cala Macarella<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/i> <\/i> Cala Macarella is located 15 km from Ciutadella<\/a>.<\/strong> From here, take the road towards the south-coast beaches in the direction of Sant Joan de Missa<\/strong>. After about 6 km, pass the turn-off to Son Saura<\/a><\/strong>, and after roughly 8 km you will reach the car park, about a 15-minute walk from the beach.<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> This is one of the most visited beaches in Menorca during summer. For this reason, access is regulated by the capacity of the car parks. Along the road you will see signs showing whether parking is full. If it is, it is best to head to another beach.<\/p>\n

During the tourist season, private vehicles are not allowed to access Cala Macarella<\/strong>. Only visitors using the shuttle bus from Ciutadella de Menorca<\/strong> are allowed to enter. The bus runs at different frequencies depending on the time of year.<\/p>\n

<\/i> Check shuttle bus schedules and buy tickets online for Cala Macarella<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\"Path
A footpath carved into the cliff connects Cala Macarella with Cala Macarelleta along the coastline.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

<\/i> You can also walk. From Cala Galdana<\/a><\/strong> it takes about 45 minutes on foot to reach Cala Macarella<\/strong> following Stage 13 of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n

<\/i> During the tourist season there is a regular bus service to Cala Galdana<\/strong> from Ma\u00f3, Ciutadella, Alaior, Es Mercadal and Ferreries.<\/p>\n

\"Cala
Cala Macarella lies on Stage 13 of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls between Cala Turqueta and Cala Galdana.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

Cam\u00ed de Cavalls:<\/strong><\/span> Cala Macarella<\/strong> is located on Stage 13 of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/a><\/strong> between Cala Turqueta<\/strong> and Cala Galdana<\/strong>. Walking to Cala Turqueta<\/strong> takes about one hour. More details can be found in our guide: Cala Turqueta \u2192 Cala Galdana \u2013 Cam\u00ed de Cavalls, Stage 13<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Map of Cala Macarella<\/strong><\/h2>\n