Cala Galdana, Menorca’s best beach for children

Cala Galdana, the children's beach on Menorca

With its white sand and turquoise waters, Cala Galdana is one of those paradisiacal postcard beaches where we’d all like to stay forever, and one of the must-visit beaches during a Menorcan getaway. It's the perfect place to relax and rest in peace and quiet by the Mediterranean Sea. But the best this beach has to offer doesn't end there, there’s a lot more to it! One of its great advantages is that it's one of the most comfortable places to go if you're travelling to Menorca with children. Why?

• Where is Cala Galdana?

Cala Galdana offers a privileged location, in the centre of the island about 7 km from Ferrerias and about 20 km from Ciutadella and some 35 km from Mahón. This makes it the ideal choice for families with children staying near either of these two great capitals of Menorca.

• How to get to Cala Galdana?

Getting to Cala Galdana by car is very easy. It’s also easy to get to the beach from the parking area, which means you won’t have to walk too far carrying everything you need for the day. If you're staying at Zafiro Menorca, just take the Me-24 towards Ciutadella, and before you get to the very centre, take the road that leads to Mahón (Me-1). After 13 km, near Ferrerias, take the bypass to the Me-22 and continue along that road for some 6 km, until you get to the Cala Mitjana car park. There you take the exit from Avenida de Sa Punta towards Plaça des Canaló.  This journey takes about half an hour by car.

• Safe and secure for your children to enjoy

The turquoise waters are, besides very beautiful, very quiet. Even on windy days the cove hardly features any waves at all, as it's protected by high cliffs. The water is also very shallow. This makes it an ideal beach for younger children, who can safely bathe and play along the entire sandy shoreline. To further add to its safety, and because it's one of the most famous and popular beaches on Menorca, Cala Galdana has a lifeguard service during high season.

• Activities for the entire family

If you're travelling with children, you always have to keep them in mind when planning things to do and activities to enjoy during your holiday. At Cala Galdana you'll have all kinds of options, from kayaking routes for the whole family to water skiing, snorkelling or paddle surfing. There are a lot of places along the beach where you can rent a board, or perhaps even a small boat to sail along Menorca's southern coastline.

• Bars and restaurants for all tastes

Another great advantage with Cala Galdana is that near the sandy beach there are numerous bars, beach bars and restaurants where you can enjoy a meal with your family or just have a drink. There is something here for everyone, from tapas and fast food to international fare, or more traditional restaurants where you can enjoy typical Menorcan food.

• Large stretch of sand

The beach is nearly 400 metres long and 40 metres wide, making Cala Galdana one of the largest beaches on Menorca. Even if it's located in a residential area, it retains its natural charm, surrounded by pine trees and with very fine, light sand – ideal to lie on for hours.

• Boat trips from Cala Galdana

One of the most popular activities in the area is to go sailing and enjoy the beauty of Menorca from the sea. There’s a lot to choose from if you book a boat trip from Cala Galdana, depending on the boat charter company you decide to use. Some of them offer excursions aboard a ‘llaüt’, the traditional boat of the Balearic Islands – with an aperitif or meal aboard – or perhaps a boat trip that takes you on a route to visit different coves dotted along the south coast of Menorca.