Arenal den Castell , Beach & Holiday Guide

Arena D'en Castell is located on the north east coast of Menorca within an easy bus ride of other towns to visit. Arenal den Castell is the fourth largest resort on Menorca and is on the eastern side of Menorca where most of island's attractions are located.

The resort of Arenal d'en Castell, along with it's nearest neighbour Son Parc with its golf course and tennis facilities, are the largest holiday resorts on the north east coast. Arenal den Castell is a mixture of hotels catering for packaged holidays, commercial apartments and private villas and appartments attracting the independent self catering traveller.

The bay at Arenal d'en Castell is as close to a near perfect horseshoe as you can get. The headlands on the waters' horizon close in so much so that you think you might be standing by a large saltwater lake. While some areas behind the beach has been developed, the varying ground height levels means its more natural than it might first appear in photographs. The eastern end of the resort and beach is more naturally intact with wooded areas and sand dunes and is where most of the private villas and apartments are located.

The resort's geography defines it's character- There is a flat headland at the eastern end called Punta Grossa which links to the eastern, woodland end of the beach with it's sand dunes. Towards the western end the land rises with a steep valley splitting the resort- here the resort is terraced with facilties on about three distinct levels.

Shopping and Supermarkets in Arenal den Castell

Shopping in Arenal is limited mainly to supermarkets offering summer clothing, beachware and souvenirs. There is a Pons perfume and branded clothing store ( Lacoste ) at resort entrance.

Menorca Holiday Tips

Those with accommodation at the eastern ( Punta Grossa ) end of the resort will find Coves Noves more convienient

Self Caterers - there 5 large supermarkets just 5 mins from Airport on your way to Arenal den Castell.

There is a good supermarket at Punta Grossa with more than most.

Tourist Train

Note some seasons the train is not operational

A good way to see Arenal den Castell without walking and fun for children. Departures from outside Aquamarima, Marina Parc and Castell Playa hotels . The Train goes to Na Macaret fishing village. Operates every hour 10:25 - 13:25 and 16:25 - 21:25 in peak season.

Single 8 Return 10 Euro

Tip use to get to Macaret for authentic meals and then get Taxi back

You can reach several other beaches, and towns by bus from Arenal D'en Castell - details below

Son Bou - Top See and Do

lots more what to see and do ideas

Countryside and Coastline

Arenal is surounded by attractive countryside and a Marine reserve, so you are very close to enjoying this on foot or bicycle. Coastline paths ( including Cami de Cavalls ) allow you to explore the local area.

Arenal D'en Castell - Nightlife

Organised evening entertainment here is generally to be found in the resort hotels and some Bars. Mahon, Ciutadella and Es Castell however offer alot more with something for everyone, but with none of the "bing drink clubbing" to be found on Ibizia and Majorca. Menorca is not Majorca but that is why many people come here!

In Arenal Den Castell there are various mixed bars and restaurants with differing atmospheres catering to clientel both young and old.  Some bars ( Outback Australian Bar, Bar 51, Flamingo and Goody Goody cocktail bar ) have evening entertainment but best to see locally what is on offer. There is a livelier younger atmosphere at Backgammon bar in Coves Noves commercial square. Other entertainment happens in the larger hotels also open to non residents if you buy drinks.

Arenal den Castell Popular Hotels

Arenal Den Castell - beaches nearby

Arenal Den Castell All beaches nearby on map

Arenal den Castell Beach

Villas in Arenal Den Castell