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Es Grau \u00a9Paramotor Menorca<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

Es Grau beach<\/strong><\/strong><\/h1>\r\n

If you are visiting Menorca with young children, you should know that Es Grau beach<\/strong> is the family beach par excellence in Menorca. It is the largest beach in the S’Albufera des Grau Natural Park<\/strong>, is protected by Colom Island<\/strong>, and is located next to the summer resort village of Es Grau<\/strong>.<\/h2>\r\n

Es Grau beach<\/strong> is perfect for visiting with young children thanks to its very shallow waters, which only reach ankle depth for the first 20 meters. This, together with its low waves, a car park right next to the beach, and its fine sand, makes it an exceptional beach for children. For this reason, in the height of summer you will find the beach full of children and families. As with all beaches, the farther you walk away from the car park, the fewer people you will find, although the end of the beach is where more posidonia usually accumulates.<\/p>\r\n

Es Grau beach<\/strong> is a semi-urban beach associated with Es Grau<\/strong>, an old fishing village that has become a summer holiday area for many people from Ma\u00f3<\/a><\/strong>. Here you will find several restaurants and small shops. Right on the beach there is a rental point for kayaks, pedal boats, and small sailing boats.<\/p>\r\n

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The shallow waters of Es Grau beach make it one of the best beaches to visit with young children.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

Es Grau beach<\/strong>, divided into two by a small rocky outcrop known as Roca dels Mabres, is long and narrow, and its dune system runs along the entire beach, acting as a natural barrier for the Des Grau lagoon, the wetland area located behind the beach. This natural lagoon flows into the beach through La Gola, located between the car park and the sandy area, which you will need to cross via a wooden bridge to access the bathing area.<\/p>\r\n

The history of Es Grau<\/strong> has always been closely linked to fishing, and today it is still a very active activity, although with a much more recreational character. For this reason, and especially thanks to the protection provided by Colom Island, Es Grau<\/strong> is one of the best places to anchor in Menorca<\/a>. The area around the small piers of Es Grau<\/strong> can be a good alternative to swimming if you want to swim in deeper water, but you should be careful of boats coming and going.<\/p>\r\n

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To access Es Grau beach you must cross the mouth of the Es Grau lagoon via a wooden bridge.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

How to get to Es Grau beach<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

<\/i> <\/i> Es Grau beach<\/strong> is located 7 km from Ma\u00f3<\/strong>. To reach it, take the roundabout at the head of the Port of Ma\u00f3<\/a><\/strong> heading towards Fornells<\/strong>. After just over half a kilometer, take the turnoff on the right towards Es Grau<\/strong>. Before reaching the beach, on the right-hand side, you will find a car park next to a football field. A few meters further on, right by the beach, there is another smaller car park that is usually full in summer.<\/p>\r\n

<\/i> Public transport:<\/strong><\/span> During the tourist season there is a bus line from Ma\u00f3<\/a><\/strong> to Es Grau<\/strong>. Check timetables and frequencies depending on the time of year.<\/a>\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\r\n

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Es Grau beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

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

Es Grau beach<\/strong> is an excellent starting point for outstanding excursions, both along the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls and within the S’Albufera des Grau Natural Park, whether on foot or by kayak.<\/p>\r\n

\u2022 <\/strong>Cam\u00ed de Cavalls:<\/strong><\/span> Es Grau<\/strong> is the starting and ending point of two stages of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/a>. Heading north, you will reach Cape Fav\u00e0ritx and its famous lighthouse<\/a>, passing many of the unspoiled beaches of the S’Albufera des Grau Natural Park, such as Cala Tortuga, Cala Presili, or Cala Sa Torreta. Following the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/strong> southwards, you can reach Sa Mesquida beach<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

You can find more details about these stages of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls in our guide:<\/strong>
<\/i> Ma\u00f3 – Sa Mesquida – Es Grau. Cam\u00ed de Cavalls. Stage 1<\/a>
<\/i> Es Grau – Cap de Fav\u00e0ritx. Cam\u00ed de Cavalls. Stage 2<\/a><\/p>\r\n

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Es Grau Beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

\u2022<\/strong> S\u2019Albufera des Grau Natural Park:<\/strong><\/span> It is the only natural park in Menorca, considered the core of the Menorca Biosphere Reserve<\/strong> and a must-see for nature lovers, especially birdwatching enthusiasts<\/a>. A few kilometers before reaching Es Grau beach<\/strong>, on the left-hand side, you will find the turnoff to the park\u2019s information center, from where two of its signposted routes begin. However, the most attractive route is located just a few meters from the beach. This is the Sa Gola route<\/strong>, which can be accessed either from the end of the beach or from the entrance just before reaching the first beach car park on the left. It is marked on the map, but here you will find more information about the three routes of the S’Albufera des Grau Natural Park<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

\u2022<\/strong> Kayak excursions from Es Grau:<\/strong><\/span> Es Grau<\/strong> is also an excellent starting point for kayaking excursions. From the beach itself you can take a short crossing to the unspoiled beaches of the nearby Den Colom Island, a trip of a few hours to Cala Sa Torreta<\/a>, or even, for the more athletic, a full-day trip to the Fav\u00e0ritx lighthouse and back.<\/p>\r\n

Map of Es Grau<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n