Menorca Home Page: a guide to northern Menorca

Menorca North

North coast beaches

Map of northern Menorca; Fornells, Son Parc, Port Addaia

The north of Menorca is an area with everything - busy resorts, quiet resorts, unspoiled beaches, country walks, golf, sailing and other watersports...

Cala Pregonda
A remote but stunning sandy beach, reached a 15min drive from Fornells/Son Parc, and then a 20min walk from car park. Offshore rocky outcrops rise from the sea. Good snorkeling. No facilities so take a picnic. Well worth the walk

Cavalleria
A 15min drive from Son Parc/Fornells, Cavalleria is a long sandy beach shelving down from sand dunes. This beach is quite isolated with a very peaceful atmosphere. No facilities

Cala Tirant
Situated near a new development close to Fornells, this sandy beach is not particularly attractive but is near the port of Fornells and could be included in a visit to the area. Restaurants within easy reach

Son Saura - Son Parc
Beautiful white sand beach surrounded by sand dunes and pine trees. Shallow water, sun beds and pedaloes for hire. Very safe for children. Beach bar in summer months only

Son Saura beach

Arenal d'en Castell
Perfect horseshoe-shaped bay of fine sand, protected from the winds by the Punta Grossa headlands. Lively family beach with sunbeds, pedaloes and water sports on offer. Bars/restaurants within easy reach

Arenal beach
Arenal d'en Castell beach

Na Macaret
Small sandy beach, a haven for locals. Several good restaurants at the waters edge

Cala Presili
Situated near the Cap de Favaritx lighthouse, between Es Grau and Addaya, this lovely white sand beach is reached by a 15min walk from the car park. No facilities but again well worth the walk

Es Grau
Fabulous sandy beach forming a wide bay with very shallow water. Beach bar, car park. Ideal for young children. Several other restaurants within easy walk. Take a boat trip to the nearby Illa d'en Colom

Port Addaya

The marina at Port Addaya An attractive, quiet and pleasant resort with several bar restaurants and a supermarket. Although it does not have its own beach (and therefore fewer crowds) it does have a pretty yacht marina with a waterside bar and some dramatic views. No big hotels and commercialism, a resort ideally suited to those wanting to get away from it all.

Port Addaya picture gallery

Son Parc

Son Parc golf course An attractive urbanisation of mainly private villas and apartments situated around Menorca's only golf course. Son Parc has it's own lovely sandy beach and a good selection of bars, shops and restaurants.

Son Parc picture gallery

Na Macaret

An old fashioned seaside village, something of a secret from the tourists with low level development. Mainly private villas and apartments with a small selection of good local restaurants above the beach. Very quiet and tranquil.

Na Macaret picture gallery

Arenal d'en Castell

A larger, popular holiday resort with a superb setting and beach, ideal for families. There are a good selection of tourist restaurants, shops and bars, though to experience the authentic Menorca you will travel further afield.

Arenal picture gallery

Fornells

Fornells marina A pretty resort of low whitewashed cottages, fishing boats bobbing on the harbour and restaurants on the palm-lined promenade. Fornells is famous for the excellent local lobster stew, calderata de langosta, which is served in almost every restaurant, each different and with each chef jealously guarding their own recipe. Not to be missed.

Restaurant guide

Menorca has a multitude of restaurants. Many offer standard tourist menus and most offer a menu del dia (menu of the day) costing 3-10 euros - excellent value for money. Many new restaurants open each season offering much more than standard tourist fare. In July and August advance bookings are advisable in very popular restaurants if you wish to eat after 8pm.
Local specialities are calderata de llagosta (lobster stew), paella, fresh fish and shellfish. Do not miss the locally made mayonnaise, an invention of Mahon (Mao).

Some recommendations in the north
Las Plumas. The restaurant in the Son Parc Golf clubhouse offers home-cooked specialities and international cuisine. Tel 971 188 875
Restaurant Ses Salines - Fornells. Overlooking the bay, a relaxing place to eat, serving an excellent, beautifully presented and varied menu
Es Passeig Maritim - Fornells. Everything from pizza to paella and a gourmet menu featuring octopus, mussels and lobster. Better value than some of the pricey waterfront restaurants. Tel 971 376 312
Tamarindos - Es Grau. Simple fresh fish and paellas beside the beach on a wooden terrace directly over the sea. Feed the fishes while you feed yourself. Tel 971 359 420