Cala Macarella
A south-facing cove of white sand about 140 m long at the mouth of the Santa Anna ravine, backed by pine-covered cliffs and a small freshwater wetland. It lies in a protected natural area, and in summer the road to its car park is closed to private cars, so the way in is the council shuttle bus, on foot or by bike.
WhatCove, CiutadellaMenorca
WhenJune to November19° in Nov
Getting there Car Bus On foot Boat20 min walk-in
CostPublic shoreFree
AccessNo private cars to the car park 1 June to 30 September; shuttle bus, on foot or by bike
- 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 the car park it is about 20 minutes on foot to a path with wooden steps on the last stretch, according to Ciutadella council. The Camí de Cavalls stage Cala en Turqueta to Cala Galdana (6.38 km) passes the cove. The council lists no access for people with reduced mobility.
- Parking
- Car park about 1 km from the beach (Santa Anna). Closed to private motor vehicles from 1 June to 30 September; outside that period the Consell's car park status page shows no access control (checked 2 Oct 2026). People can park near the bus stop on the Ciutadella ring road (via perimetral) instead.
- Public transport
- Bus Macarella (Consell Insular de Menorca) from the via perimetral in Ciutadella to the Macarella car park, in summer only; the 2026 season ran to 30 September. Tickets can be booked online; children from 4 need a ticket.
- Also here
- Coastal walk
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- ajciutadella.org
- Facilities
- ToiletsLifeguard in seasonRestaurant