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108 THE BALEARIC ISLANDS AREA B Y AREA MENORC A 109
here that former King the east coast of the bay are and of all the Balearic islands:
Juan Carlos frequently luxury villas surrounded by a tall, rocky headland swept
sailed over in his yacht masses of colourful flowers, by the northern wind – the
from Mallorca just to shrubs and cacti. The view “tramontana” – and battered
eat in one of the water from here extends to Cap by the rolling waves of the sea.
front restaurants. Once de Cavalleria. The steep cliffs provide nesting
Fornells was a major port grounds for peregrine, sea eagle
and you can still see the and kite. The road leading to
remains of fortifications Cap de Cavalleria runs through
built as a defence against lovely picturesque countryside.
Arab and Turkish pirates. The large dirt car park beside Magnificent beach in Sant Tomàs near Es Migjorn Gran
At the entrance to the the road on the way to the cape
harbour is a large and marks the start of the footpath (1.2 miles) further along, Cala flavour. From here you can take
Harbour and yacht marina in Fornells conspicuous round that leads to the Platja de Pregonda, a seastackstudded a 5km (3mile) walk to the sea
watchtower. The village Cavalleria. This is a long, bay with a wide sandy beach. shore. The route leads through
0 Fornells has no beach, but offers wide and very appealing There are no facilities on any the Barranc de Binigaus canyon
excellent facilities for diving, doublecurved beach of of these beaches, so bring your filled with fragrant wild herbs and
@ _ Fiesta de San Diego de
Alcalá (13 Nov). sailing and windsurfing. reddish sand framed by low own food and drink. flowers. You could stop on the
In high season there are lying hills. There’s rarely much way to see the limestone walls
A picturesque fishing village, cruises to the small island of Illa of a crowd here, but you can and caves, including the biggest
Fornells is situated 10 km des Ravells, with its ruins of an Cap de Cavalleria lighthouse rising above continue west on foot to two w Es Migjorn Gran of them – Cova des Coloms.
(6 miles) north of Es Mercadal. old English fort. Boat trips also the rocks even more secluded coves. 11 km (7 miles) south of Es Mercadal.
During the summer season go to Illa dels Porros and to the These are the Platja de ( Wed. _ San Cristobal de Ses Environs
luxury yachts moor side by side cape of Na Guillemassa, which q Cap de Cavalleria Binimel-Là, a shale beach Corregudes (end Jul or early Aug). Some 11 km (7 miles) south
with the fishing boats. The place has some interesting caves. about 2.8 km (1.7 miles) further ∑ ajmigjorngran.org is Sant Tomàs resort. A dozen
has some excellent seafood Cap De Cavalleria is situated west, where the waters are clear or so hotels line its main street,
restaurants. The local speciality Environs 13 km (8 miles) to the north and good for swimming and A small, tranquil village set but there are no allnight clubs,
is caldereta de llagosta (see p105) West of Fornells is Cala Tirant of Es Mercadal. This is the snorkelling, though seaweed among fertile fields, Es Migjorn and few restaurants. However,
and it is thought to be so good with a red sand beach. On northernmost point of Menorca can be a problem; and, 2 km Gran has a sleepy, provincial there is a great beach.
Menorca’s Beaches 2 Els Canutells 4 Cala Binibeca
A golden beach This wide beach is
Menorca has fewer easily accessible beaches lies at the end near Binibeca Vell. The
than Mallorca or Ibiza. Some of the best of a narrow bay beach has hardly been
ones are to be found at the eastern end that cuts deep developed. A restaurant
of the south coast. These are small, sandy into the land. is by the car park.
Small beaches on
beaches, tucked away in coves. An the eastern part
increasing number of beaches are being of the bay are
developed west of Santa Galdana, and the also good places 6 Cala Alcaufar
resorts of Son Xoriguer and Cala en Bosch for swimming. The beach runs along 5 Punta Prima
the bay, on the south
This southernmost beach of Menorca
are gaining popularity. The rougher beaches east coast. The northern is one of the most popular on the
on the northeastern coast are also popular. shore of the bay is island. The beach overlooks the
Es Migjorn Gran
densely built up. rocky island of Illa de l’Aire.
Sant Tomás Sant Climent
Son Bou Sant LIuís S’Algar
3 Cala Binisafúller Cala en PorterCala en Porter Alcaufar
This 40m (130ft) long
beach is situated next
to the road between
1 Son Bou Cap d’En Font and Punta Biniancolla
Some 3 km (2 miles) long, Son Bou is Prima. It is mainly used by Key Binibeca
the longest beach in Menorca. At its holidaymakers staying at 0 kilometres 2
eastern end are the ruins of an early the nearby apartments Scenic route 0 miles 2
Christian basilica. and bungalows. Other road
Boats sailing on the idyllic Menorcan waters For hotels and restaurants in this region see pp150–51 and pp159–61
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