Ciutadella · South coast
Cala en Turqueta
A classic south-coast cove: white sand, pine woods and clear water between limestone cliffs. It is one of the most photographed beaches on the island.
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Getting there
Signposted from Ciutadella via Sant Joan de Missa. The car park, about 850 m from the sand (around 15 minutes on foot), holds a limited number of cars and closes when full, often early in the morning. Bus 68 runs from Ciutadella in summer.
Where to eat nearby
Guides list no bar or restaurant within walking distance. Bring water, food and shade.
Restaurants, menus and opening hours change from season to season; many close in winter. Check before you go and book in summer.
Good to know
- Arrive before about 10:00 in summer, or visit mid-week.
- Toilets and a lifeguard in season, but no bar: bring food and water.
- Boats must anchor outside the buoyed swimming area.
Worth combining
- Es Talaier and Son Saura to the west; Macarella to the east via the Camí de Cavalls.
At a glance
- Municipality
- Ciutadella
- Coast
- South coast
- Setting
- Unspoilt cove
- Sand
- White sand
- Length (approx.)
- 110 m
- Parking
- Free car park
- Walk from parking or bus
- ~10 min
- Food
- Nothing — bring water
- Bus
- Seasonal bus line 68
- Camí de Cavalls
- Stage 13
- Coordinates
- 39.9325, 3.9150
Toilets · Lifeguard · Pine shade · Snorkelling · Sheltered cove
Beach coordinates, lengths and walking times are approximate. Facilities and bus services change by season; check current local information before travelling.
Weather & swimming conditions
Forecast fetched: · Menorca time
- Air
- 15.1 °C
- Sea temperature
- 22.9 °C
- Wind
- 5 km/h
- Gusts
- 11 km/h
- Wind from
- N
- Waves offshore
- 0.56 m
| Menorca time | Air | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15.2 °C | 5.1 km/h | 10.8 km/h | |
| 15.2 °C | 4.7 km/h | 10.8 km/h | |
| 15.3 °C | 4.7 km/h | 10.1 km/h | |
| 15.2 °C | 4.1 km/h | 10.1 km/h |
Open-Meteo model forecasts, not on-site observations. Offshore wave data may differ from conditions inside the cove. Wind from land can push swimmers and inflatables offshore. Follow local flags and lifeguard advice.
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Wind & shelter
The catalogue records this beach as opening towards S. Wind coming from that direction can drive waves towards the shore; wind from the opposite direction may give more shelter near the sand. Headlands, terrain and offshore swell can change the result.
During northerly Tramuntana, south-coast coves may offer more shelter. Southerly winds can bring waves into these beaches; compare the forecast rather than relying on the coast alone.
Plan your beach day
Guide sources
Practical notes compiled in October 2026. Check seasonal information before travelling.
Nearest beaches
Es Talaier1.2 km in a straight line · ~20 min walk from parking
Son Saura1.7 km in a straight line · ~10 min walk from parking
Cala Macarelleta1.7 km in a straight line · ~25 min walk from parking
Cala Macarella2.0 km in a straight line · ~15 min walk from parking
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