Es Migjorn Gran · South coast
Cala Escorxada
A remote, pine-backed beach on the Camí de Cavalls between Sant Tomàs and Cala Fustam, rewarded with relative quiet even in summer.
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Getting there
About 4.5 km (an hour) each way from Sant Tomàs, with around 120 m of climbing on rocky cliff sections. Park at the first car park in Sant Tomàs, walk towards Binigaus and follow the signs.
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
- Wear proper footwear and bring water.
- The beach is quite exposed to the south; it is calmest when the wind is from the north.
Worth combining
- Cala Fustam, 10 minutes further west.
- Binigaus on the way back.
At a glance
- Municipality
- Es Migjorn Gran
- Coast
- South coast
- Setting
- Unspoilt cove
- Sand
- White sand
- Length (approx.)
- 70 m
- Parking
- No car park
- Walk from parking or bus
- ~50 min
- Food
- Nothing — bring water
- Bus
- No direct bus
- Camí de Cavalls
- Stage 14
- Coordinates
- 39.9253, 4.0053
Pine shade · Snorkelling
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
- 17.5 °C
- Sea temperature
- 23 °C
- Wind
- 4 km/h
- Gusts
- 7 km/h
- Wind from
- N
- Waves offshore
- 0.28 m
| Menorca time | Air | Wind | Gusts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 17.5 °C | 4 km/h | 6.5 km/h | |
| 17.3 °C | 4 km/h | 6.5 km/h | |
| 17 °C | 3.7 km/h | 6.5 km/h | |
| 16.6 °C | 4 km/h | 6.8 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
Cala Fustam0.4 km in a straight line · ~60 min walk from parking
Cala Trebalúger1.5 km in a straight line · ~45 min walk from parking
Binigaus2.0 km in a straight line · ~10 min walk from parking
Cala Mitjana3.0 km in a straight line · ~15 min walk from parking
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