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The best beaches in the north of Menorca

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If you want to know which are the best beaches in the north of Minorca you're in the right place. To find out which are the best in the south of the island!go here to find out!

But let's move on to the list of the best beaches in northern Menorca, being also the best beaches in Menorca for snorkelling in that part of the island.

 

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Pregonda Cove

It is one of the best beaches in the north of Menorca, without a doubt. The islet just in front of it also has a mini beach.creating a completely different space to the usual. It is another idyllic setting for the Estrella Damm advert in Menorca. How to get to Pregonda is not difficult, but you will have to walk for half an hour. You have to take the sand road that leads you to Binimel.làand park there. The Camí de Cavalls is very accessible on foot and pleasant, as you will pass through some of Menorca's spectacular scenery. What's more, the walk is well worth it. The Catalan Daurella family, owners of Coca-Cola Europe, and the Austrian Swarovski family both have homes in Pregonda, so there must be a reason!

 
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Pilar Cove

Another mythical beach of northern Menorca. You will have seen in numerous photos that in Menorca many people smear themselves with the reddish sand to make themselves look like peelings' in a natural wayl. Well, many of the photos are taken in Cala Pilar. However, it is not advisable to do so, as removing the clay erodes the base of the cliffs and can cause landslides. How to get to Cala Pilar: between Ferreries and Ciudadela you will find the Camí dels Alocs, take it and park where you cannot go any further. You will have to walk for about 40 minutes along the Camí de Cavalls, with incredible views of the sea.

 
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Cavalleria Beach

One of the most famous beaches in Menorca. It is also necessary to go to the Cavalleria Lighthouselocated on the highest cliff of the island and with perfect sunsets in Menorca. As in Pregonda and Pilar, lhe sand is reddish. This is one of the longest beaches in Menorca. When the north sea rises, it is one of the places chosen by Menorcan surfers to catch the best waves.

 
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 Tortuga Cove

Unlike most of the beaches in the north of Menorca, which are made of clay, Tortuga de Tortosa is of fine white sand. Together with Cala Presili, which is very close, these are the two beaches that are in the area of S'Albufera des Grau. The only natural park in Menorca is a paradise for birds and nature. How to get to Tortuga you will have to walk for about 20 minutesalso accessible.

 
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Algaiarens Cove

Also known as La Vall beachis a beach near Ciudadela. It is an unspoilt beach, although has a lifeguard and toilets in the car park area. It is a very beautiful enclave in the north-west of the island, with the enchanting Des Bot and Fontanelles beaches right next to each other. Both are also from fine white sandand you can enjoy a beautiful turquoise sea. In short, one of the best beaches in the north of Menorca.

 
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Sa Mesquida Cove

Beach near Mahón and perfect to spend a morning or an afternoon. Very nice and with parking on arrival, you will only have to walk for 5 to 10 minutes.. The only service it has is a Food Truck with ice creamThis is very welcome. The part on the right is nudist. For all these reasons, it deserves to be included in the list of the best beaches in the north of Menorca.

Remember that in all of them, the car park can be full in high season!Find out here how to do it to go smoothly!

 

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Tirant Cove

Café con leche' coloured sandy beach, with all the necessary services. Covers too littleIt is ideal to go with children. As is often the case with commercial beaches, it is very easy to get to. From Mercadal and in the direction of Fornells you will find the following indications necessary to arrive safely.

 
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Arenal d'en Castell beach

It is a bay with a large beach of about 600 metres. Despite being touristy, it retains its charm and is very well located to enjoy other nearby places as well. And you can eat a good rice dish at the Flamingo. Five minutes away we recommend, for example, Na Macaret, a village of Menorcan second homes, especially from Alaior. Na Macaret is a small village with a very small beach, an ideal place to take a break and relax with a walk or a drink. Also nearby is Molí Covebut without a beach.

 
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Arenal de Son Saura beach

This is one of the best beaches in the north of Menorca due to its fine white sand and turquoise waterIt is located in the south. It is located in the Son Parc housing estateone of the island's tourist centres par excellence. At the foot of the beach you will find a good place to eat or refresh yourself, the chiringuito Es Bruc Nord.

 
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Es Grau beach

Beach near Mahón and emblematic place if ever there was one, not only for its beach but also for its surroundings. It is a historic village which is home, above all, to Menorcan second homes, especially those of Menorcans. It is one of the best beaches to go to with children in Minorca, as it is a Illa de'n Colom is just ahead and calms the waters. In addition, the atmosphere is very calm and the water is barely covered. It has two car parksThe beach has a large sandy beach and a small sandy beach right next to the beach. We could say that it is a place that fits perfectly with the Menorcan saying "no frisis, ets a Menorca" (don't run, you are in Menorca).


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