# Arenal d'en Castell

Arenal d'en Castell is in Es Mercadal on Menorca’s north coast. The catalogue lists golden sand, an approximate length of 600 metres and a walk of about 3 minutes from the nearest parking area or bus stop.

Canonical page: https://www.menorca.cc/beaches/arenal-den-castell/
Live conditions: https://www.menorca.cc/#beach-arenal-den-castell

An almost circular bay of fine sand more than 600 m long on the north coast, with shallow water that suits children and a large resort behind it.

## Getting there

Parking in the resort and regular buses. Blue Flag beach with full services in season.

## Where to eat nearby

- La Paella and El Copas: The two longest-established beach restaurants
- Blue Arenal: Raised terrace with views over the bay; reviewers praise the calamari, mixed paella and seafood

Restaurants and opening hours change by season; check before you go.

## Good to know

- Its enclosed shape gives calm water most days, even when the north coast is choppy.

## Worth combining

- Son Parc to the west.
- Fornells and its lobster restaurants, a short drive.

## Access and facilities

- Municipality: Es Mercadal
- Coast: North coast
- Setting: Resort beach
- Sand: Golden sand
- Length (approx.): 600 m
- Parking: Free car park
- Walk from parking or bus: ~3 min
- Food: Plenty of restaurants
- Bus: Seasonal bus line 41
- Camí de Cavalls: Stage 3
- Coordinates: 40.0227, 4.1832
- Listed features: Toilets, Showers, Lifeguard, Sunbeds, Step-free access, Family-friendly, Sheltered cove

Beach coordinates, lengths and walking times are approximate. Facilities and bus services change by season; check current local information before travelling.

## Sources and limitations

Practical notes compiled from these guides in October 2026:

- [Wikipedia: Arenal d’en Castell](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Arenal_d%27en_Castell)
- [Wanderlog: Blue Arenal](https://wanderlog.com/place/details/1372118/blue-arenal)

Compiled planning catalogue, not a current on-site inspection. No live weather is included in this document. Beach score and jellyfish risk are estimates, not official warnings.

[Sources and methodology](https://www.menorca.cc/about/)

Photo: Alejandro Muñoz Cabrisas; CC BY-SA 4.0; https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Arenal_den_Castell_01.jpg