Cala Galdana

Cala Galdana Review

A smallish horseshoe curve of fine white sand, the beach at Cala Galdana is framed by almost vertical pine-covered cliffs, where Minorca's only river, the Agendar, reaches the sea through a long limestone gorge. The surrounding area is under environmental protection; the handful of resort hotels and chalets above the beach (usually booked solid June to September by package tour operators) were grandfathered in. Cala Galdana is family-friendly in the extreme, with calm shallow waters, and a nearby waterpark/playground for the kids. A favorite with Minorcans and visitors alike, it gets really crowded in high season, but a 20-minute walk through the pine forest leads to the otherwise inaccessible little coves of Macarella and Macaretta, lovely remote beaches popular with naturists and boating parties. Amenities: food and drink, lifeguards, showers, water sports. Best for: swimming, walking.