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Of of all the beaches in Spain, Menorca has some of the most stunning and untouched. Idyllic coves sheltered by cliffs with virgin pine forests meeting the clear warm waters and golden sands. Of the 120 beaches in this villa holiday hotspot we have included some of the most spectacular for you in this beach guide you can print out and take with you.

Cala Santa Galdana is the queen of Menorca's Beaches. A wonderfully sheltered keyhole bay with white sands, pine trees and high cliffs guarding its entrance. The bay has excellent conditions for swimming and morning shade at the eastern side. Cala Santa Galdana also boasts a fun water park and a children's playground and is situated at the mouth of Menorca's only river and the "The Algendar" ravine which stretches inland for 10kms. Cala Santa Galdana is located in the centre of Menorca's southern coast.

Cala Mitjana is a small natural south facing cove that you can reach by taking a left just before you reach Cala Santa Galdana on the road south from Ferreries or by walking 20 minutes from Cala Santa Galdana. Follow the rough road down to a free car park and then walk for 5 minutes to discover this little known cove with low white cliffs covered in pine trees. Offering excellent snorkeling and swimming conditions Cala Mitjana is also in close proximity to little Cala Mitjaneta. These beaches are in a natural state so remember to come well prepared as there are no facilities here.

Es Grau is a stunning horseshoe bay with fine golden sands backed by sand dunes that lead into the shady pine forests. The beach is situated close to the natural wetland reserve of Albufera with it's wild birds. If possible take a boat trip to the tiny island called Colom where you will find more fine sandy beaches. Es Grau is located in eastern Menorca and is only a short distance from the capital and Mahon.

Son Bou is a long beach with plenty of sand dunes, freshwater marshes filled with ducks and a lagoon near by. Excellent water sports facilities are available here although you should take care to check the conditions for swimming as there are dangerous currents at times. Out to the west of Son Bou you will find an area for nude bathers. Take the road south from Alaior to reach Son Bou. Keep an eye peeled for the caves on you way to Son Bou. These have provided shelter to people for hundreds if not thousands of years.

Cala Pregonda is situated west of Fornells on the North coast of Menorca in a protected area of natural beauty. The beach is accessible on foot and is about 20 minutes walk from Binimella. Cala Pregonda is an especially delightful stretch of sand surrounded by ususual rocks and hills cloathed in Tamarisk and Pine tree. No facilities are available here but your efforts will be well rewarded with an outstanding beach with excellent conditions for swimming.

Cala d' Algaiarens is located on private land west of Cala Pregonda on Menorca's nothern coast. It is in the valley of Algaiarens and is an area of natural interest with dense pine trees. The two beaches of es Bots and de's Tancats are divided by a large rock and are at the mouth of an inlet where shallow crystal clear waters meet golden sands. There is a 4 Euro charge to access them but the trip is well worth the effort if you wish to escape the crowds on the south coast and explore this pretty spot. Access is via the Ronda Norte from Ciutadella heading towards Cala Morell. At Torre d'En Quart go straight on towards Algaiarens and look out for La Vall.

Cala en Turqueta is a lovely sandy cove close to the old city of Ciutadella on the south coast of Menorca. It is fairly secluded with only a few amenities available such as the car park only a 5 minute walk from the beach. Head towards the chuch at Sant Joan which is about 6kms from Ciutadella. Then follow the signs marking the route to Cala en Turqueta. This route will also give you access to the more secluded Cala des Talajer and the Cova des Moro. The Talaia d'Artruxt is on a rocky headland where you can make out the outline of Majorca on a clear day.

Martin Thompson is enthusiastic about travelling and has written travel guides for his Portugal villas website and his site offering villas in Menorca for holiday rental.

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