to pre-book
Speedboat , private , Large boat join a group. Half and full day trips / tours with SUP and snorkel stops
Bus Routes - Airport Bus options
Location and distance to Airport 32 miles / 50 km
Direct Transfer | |
All Transfer Options | eg Shared Shuttle from 13 Eur pp or Taxi max. 4 pers. 62 Eur , Public Airport Bus - none! |
Bus Services | operate all year . NO AIRPORT SHUTTLES |
The beach at Cala Blanca has several large (for Menorca standard) beachside Cafe Bar Restaurants and childrens water chutes . A few minutes walk south of the Cala Banca beach is a small shopping area. Both beaches ( Cala Blanca and Cala Santandria) offers basic water sports facilities and equipment for hire. The other beach ( Cala Santandria ) at the northern end is smaller and a lot less developed ( dive centre ) and often visited by locals. Both offer delightful snorkelling on the inlet sides. ...
Cala Blanca resort lies between the southern side of a long a turquoise inlet which ends in the beach at Cala Santandria and a smaller inlet to the south which ends in the beach, known as Playa Cala Blanca . Depending on your accommodation location your nearest beach will be at Cala / Playa Santandria or Playa Cala Blanca - see interactive maps.
A mixed residential and holiday resort with larger hotels at it's sourthen end (many more in the mid and northern area ) ,but further from the larger Playa Cala Blanca beach ) along with many private villas apartments and residental homes. Both beaches are of fine sand gently shelving into the shallow waters that are protected by rocky sides of long attractive inlets so typical of the west coast. Close to the charming former capital of the island, Ciutadella. This can be a confusing area based on tour operators descriptions and the fact that Sa Caleta,Cala Santandria and Cala Blanca with their respective beaches have now merged into each other ( particularly in some guide descriptions! ) Be sure to check your accommodation location on a good map, to know which beach and facilities are nearest to you.
Pre bookable Boat Trips can explore North ( pick Ciutadella Bus 65 as departure ) and South coasts by picking Cala'n Bosch Marina
Speedboat , private , Large boat join a group. Half and full day trips / tours with SUP and snorkel stops
Maribel is a west coast chain and they dominate the area here. There are also some small supermarkets which also have beach and summer wear.
There is a pleasant centralised tourist area with souvenir shops and supermarkets and others located closer to the two beaches. So depending on your location you need to head north or south. Larger Supermarkets ( eg Hipermercao Diskont 10m, Lidl,Mercado ) are on bus routes to Ciutadella ( See below for options) . Much better shopping is in nearby city, Ciutadella. See Maps for Supermarket locations.
Larger Supermarkets :
A taste of former elegant times with fine old spanish palaces, moorish influences, a wonderful old centre and a charming little harbour. Ciutadella was the original capital of the island lying at the western edge of the island looking out to its bigger neighbour Mallorca. A superb contrast to the beach and holiday resort. Great atmosphere and shopping and a place to wander the pedestrianised old city and its many narrow streets with hidden shops and Cafe treats. Also competes with Mahon for the title of the best music bars and venues on the island. The scene for the spectacular Sant Joan festival in June, when stunning native black horses parade through the streets and the brave try to "touch the horses' heart" as it rears in front of them.
Ciutadella All Hotels and Holiday accommodation
The greater Cala Blanca /Santandria area has a range of Cafes, Bars and Restaurants. A few bars have live music / Entertainments eg Karaoke and 'Tourist Flamenco' - see locally for styles
For better evening entertainment visit Ciutadella where the chill out and dance clubs are located together down in the harbour area ( Pla de Sant Joan ) and some have open air terrace areas where you can relax under the stars.
great bars & dance through the night clubs in Ciutadella
TIP Want to visit a Club or Music bar? Don't forget you are on Menorcan time, nothing starts to happen until after 11 pm as people will have eaten 'late'. Go much later and then it will be buzzing.
Cala Blanca is residential so restaurants cater for local aswell as tourist tastes. They are mostly clustered at the two beaches and the maribel pedesterian arcade....our curated guide to Cala Blanca Restaurants Guide
Variety of Bars, cool waterside open air summer lounges ( marea beach house, hola ola ) next to each other . Some bars with live music - see listings ...our curated Cala Blanca Bar and Clubs guide
Cala Blanca's latest attraction is the cave grotto Cova De S'aigua. Facing directly West Cala Blanca is a sun setting watchers spot.
Boat Excursions at Cala'n Bosch and Ciutadella's Harbours. Ciutadella old city has lots to see ( frequent bus route )
Boat Trips, ActivitiesOur what to do and see in Cala Blanca inspirations
Menorca beach resorts have few residents so visit local towns for anything beyond summer beach-wear,tourist items and beach toys/inflatables or souvenirs.
Within Cala Blanca - Some basic shops scattered around - many more in nearby Ciutadella
Local supermarkets are seasonal and will be ~ 20% more expensive than out of resort.
Small local supermarkets with large Supermercat Diskont on bus route
All the Big shop supermarkets plus online delivery availability .
None. In Ciutadella weekly summer markets, mornings and night markets ( Mercat de Nit )
You can be assured that women,children will feel safe - no tourism aimed at large youthful groups / binge drinking
Looking for Airport Shuttle / Transfers?
Bus Network Map with Cala Blanca Bus stops to download
Get the right bus :-) There are three services traveling down the west coast North to Ciutadella ( beautiful old city ) and South to Cala Bosch ( Water park ) but following different routes - see timetables for more help Bus 64,65 : Good for central Ciutadella ( beach bus and other bus connections at ) Important 65 Bus 67 : Outskirts of Ciutadella only. Goes all the way to Los Delfines and stops at Ciutadella Poligno ( Trading Estate where Lidl,Mercadona,Eroski Supermarkets ) + Bus Connections going east eg Mahon
Bus Times,places to visit by bus - Cala BlancaBus Menorca Airport to Cala Blanca
TIP: Mahon will mostly be written on timetables, front of buses and signposts as Maó, it's local name. Take a bus trip to see some of the other sights, resorts/towns and Menorca's attractions.
Airport to/from one way 62 Eur
Taxis are licensed for a MAX. of 4 Passengers. (any Age child counts as 1 )
Taxis are a good option to have a late night out in Ciutadella. Fares max. 12-14 Euro one way
Menorca has no private Cab firms , Uber or ...'Dodgy Touts!'
TIP Summer peak In recent years Taxis have been in short supply due to not enough drivers for licensed areas. Consider a private transfer to reach Airport in good time for flight home.
Comprehensive Guide Menorca Taxis - how to book
Cala Blanca Tourist maps ...all on a map
Packaged Self Catering Villas and Aparthotels Holidays
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£ 60 pp deposit, easy monthly paymentsCala Blanca has a wide range of small to larger Hotels spread between the two beaches
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Cala Blanca has a mediterranean climate characterised by hot dry summers. Menorca has pleasant cooling Summer breeze. The sea temperatures at Cala Blanca will be around 22-26 degrees in Summer. In October the water is still warm. Spring time ( early March to April ) will have sunny days with temperatures around 20 and above , ideal for sightseeing, walking, cycling and horseriding activities.
Cala Blanca All beaches nearby on map
All about Menorca's Markets
Shared ~ 13 Euro p.P
Private Transfers from 95 Eur upto 3 to Cala Blanca ideal for families and groups , as no waiting for other passengers ( delayed) arrival. Door to Door and child seats can be pre-booked.
VIP Transfers from 176 Eur upto 6 to Cala Blanca No wait. Travel in style in premium vehicles
Aparthotels or Traditional Cala Blanca ? - All Hotels in Cala Blanca
Besides Cala Blanca's Beach we have a more personal guide to Attractions and Sights in Cala Blanca