Cala en Turqueta
A south-facing cove of white sand about 100 m long, split in two by a rocky outcrop and backed by pine woods. The picnic area behind it was once a vegetable plot watered from a sínia, a water wheel well whose shaft and iron gearing survive.
WhatCove, CiutadellaMenorca
WhenJune to November19° in Nov
Getting there Car Bus On foot Boat
CostPublic shoreFree
AccessProtected area (ANEI, Natura 2000); car park spaces limited
- 15°J
- 14°F
- 14°M
- 15°A
- 18°M
- 21°J
- 24°J
- 26°A
- 25°S
- 22°O
- 19°N
- 16°D
Expect the sea at about 26 °C in August and 14 °C in February, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The swimming season runs from June to November.
Getting in
- Access
- From Ciutadella take the south ring road (RC-2) and the Sant Joan de Missa road, following signs to Cala en Turqueta. From the car park a sandy path of 900 m leads to the beach. No access for people with reduced mobility, according to the council.
- Parking
- Car park with a limited number of spaces, 900 m from the beach along a sandy path. The Consell publishes its occupancy in summer.
- Public transport
- Summer bus line 68 Ciutadella to Cala en Turqueta (Consell Insular de Menorca beach buses).
- Also here
- Coastal walk
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- ajciutadella.org
- Facilities
- ParkingToiletsLifeguard in seasonCafé