Cala Blanca is a small resort with a selection of shops, bars and restaurants, and has excellent beaches in a beautiful setting backed by dense pinewoods. The villa is located a short walk from a local supermarket and restaurant, with the nearest beach just 2km away. Several bars and restaurants overlook one of the beaches at Cala Blanca so you can easily spend all day here, making the most of the fine white sand and warm shallow water. The resort is popular with families and offers opportunities for snorkelling and other water sports. There is even a small water slide which will provide plenty of fun for young children, but if you would like to visit a larger water park you can take a 10 minute drive south to the neighbouring resort of Cala en Bosch or visit the Water Center park at Ciutadella.
Ciutadella, the second city and ancient capital of Menorca, is just 5 kilometres north of Cala Blanca. Here you can explore the narrow streets and alleyways of the old town, taking in the fine city square dotted with palm trees with its variety of chic cafes and bars. On Fridays and Saturdays the square is transformed by a colourful market but elsewhere in the city you will find a cosmopolitan range of bars, restaurants, boutiques and larger shops to suit all tastes. Ciutadella is steeped in history and has plenty of interesting buildings and museums to visit. The port remains an important link with Mallorca and the picturesque harbour bustles day and night with yachts and boats.
The drive to Cala Galdana takes about half an hour, but the stunning cove here is one of the most ecologically important on the island and consists of a deep horseshoe bay backed by high limestone cliffs edged with pines. The fine white sandy beach is gently sloping and the warm shallow waters are popular with snorkellers. You can have lunch in the little restaurant nestled in the pine trees at the back of the bay, or take a boat tour to explore the coastline, stopping off at hidden beaches and inlets inaccessible on foot.
The capital city of Mahon is around 50km away and is built around the world’s second deepest natural harbour. A constant stream of cargo ships and boats cross the sea from here and this city is most definitely the island’s commercial centre. The city has a fascinating history, steeped in culture and there is an interesting mix of local tradition and more contemporary activities. For those seeking entertainment, the bars and restaurants bring the harbour to life at night.
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