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Cala den Porter - Cala en Porter Beach

Blue Flag beach

Bus Route - 31 Mahon via Sant Climent

Sun Loungers Umbrella and 2 Loungers 19-21 Euro. Reductions (after 15:00). Facility closes around 19:00

Toilets
Watersports
Blue Flag Beach
Car Parking
Mobility Access
Young Child and Baby friendly

Cala den Porter - Cala en Porter location

Airport 8 miles / 12 km
Direct Transfer 0 Hrs. 15 mins.
All Transfer Options eg Shared Shuttle from 13 Eur pp or Taxi max. 4 pers. 23 Eur , Public Airport Bus - none!

Bus Services operate all year

Cala En Porter Beach

Rated as one of, if not the best resort beaches on Menorca, especially for smaller children due it's perfect sands, incredibly gently sloping shallows, falling into crystal clear turquoise waters. And while this makes it very popular for children the beach is big enough for those who prefer to avoid the little ones to find their ideal spots too! The beach can be reached on foot via steps, by car with free car parking under shade or you can walk down beach road from the centre on pavement (suitable for buggies) Wheel chair users have their own toilet and wheelcair access to the sea with assistance. A 'ting ting' train can return you back to the resort or Taxi ( 5-7 Eur ) At the beach front their are public toilets and a red cross/lifeguards post. There is a few beachside Cafe bars and basic restaurants along the beachside promenade. Some might complain about the steps to get back up from the beach, but they like everyone else adore the beach bay views from below and above.  Plenty of pausing areas.

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Is Cala den Porter - Cala en Porter a good Holiday Beach Resort for you?

suited to couples or singles

suited to families with younger children

Cala En Porter for families

  • One of the best resort beaches on the island
  • Self contained resort for those who want everything nearby
  • Close to Mahon, Es Castell and Alaior, so that Mum and Dad can have a change of scene

Cala En Porter for couples

  • A mixture of Bars and Restaurants to satisfy varying tastes.
  • Close to Mahon and Es Castell for mediterranean flair, shopping, bars/restaurants and nightclubs
  • Watersports water sports and several diving centers nearby
  • Set in picturesque countryside with Horse Rides, Walks and many cycling tracks

Cala'n Porter is located on the South East Coast. Approximately 15 mins., from the Airport in mostly unbuilt , pristine coastline surrounded by beautiful countryside on all three sides. There is no aircraft noise.

Cala en Porter is set atop the cliffs overlooking a stunning bay in a protected nature area offering fabulous views of countryside, white sands and turquoise waters. The resort attracts couples ( young and old ,Spanish and French ) as well as english and german families, particularly for self catering holidays. Cala en Porter is a mixture of residential homes, Villas and Apartments with just a few hotels.

As one of the first tourist resorts on Menorca, Cala en Porter benefits from mature villa gardens making it full of flowers in summer- it has undergone improvements in recent years and is now enjoying an increasing reputation as a place for beach and nature lovers as well as having one of the most atmospheric dance floors in the Med.  Several activity companies now offer excursions from the bay as well at MTB and walking activities along the coast making it even more popular in summer as well as in spring and autumn seasons.

There is a Doctors open 9-13:00 and from 16:00 located in resort centre

Cala en Porter - Top See and Do

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Cala'n Porter's top sights are its location and surounding areas and accompanying outdoor activities. The resort is set atop one side of majestic elongated bay and looks across to protected (nature reserve) headland and a river that flows back into a very picturesque valley ( which you can explore on foot or MTB ) . The dramatic coastline is potted with seas caves and eastwards is Cales Coves with it's beautiful bays.

What distinguishes Cala en Porter is it's location and surrounding countryside. Set on the plateau over a fabulous bay with terrific views of the untouched bay on the other side and the valley that extends miles inland from behind the beach and can be walked or cycled as part of the Cami de Cavalls. As the light fades the frogs in the nature reserve begin their soothing nightly chorus. The coast has two delights, Covas den Xoroi and Cales Coves ( three majestic bays for snorkelling,swimming and a hidden sandy beach )

Coastline
Beach and Backdrop
Valley behind beach
Cales Coves

Cova d'en Xoroi - Sunsets in a location like no other

Located in huge spectacular natural caves some 25m above the Mediteranean with outdoor platforms to gaze at the sun dropping over the beautiful unbuilt Cala 'n Porter bay headland. Little labyrinth of side caves inside with seating

15 Euro Entry Ticket includes 1 Soft drink + live Music/Dance act ( not 'complusary' to buy drinks during stay )

The acts begin after the sun drops - see website for agenda and to buy tickets online

Opening times: 17:30 'til dusk. Daily May to October and weekends outside of these months.

Menorca Tips

You can also visit daytime at a lower ticket price - closes at 17:00

Xoroi - Sunsets
Xoroi Outside platforms
Xoroi - Romantic
Xoroi

Cala en Porter Shopping and Supermarkets

There are 3 good sized supermarkets in the centre of Cala en Porter offering a good selection of fresh fruits,veg, meats and branded food and drink including international press, fresh bread and pasteries - also have souvenirs, beach and summer wear. Most stay open till 22:00 . Apart from special offers prices tend to be roughly the same .

Tips

  • all the 3 main Supermarkets offer Free delivery for larger orders to your accommodation - just pay at the cashier and agree a delivery time
  • The handy chinese Hong Se supermarket is open all year (midnight late closing).

There are couple souvenir/clothing shops,several sell magazines and Newpapers. In addition Sant Climent ( Patisserie,Spar Mini Mart ) and capital of Mahon are within easy reach on bus/taxi . Approaching Mahon (Poligno) are several larger Supermarkets and in the city centre you will be spoilt with individual shops in the pedestrian areas and side streets.

TABAC - Cigarettes

There is Tabac in - see resort map below.

note they are only open during main season June-September

Cala en Porter's Evening Market

Mid June - mid September a few stalls with summer clothes and handicrafts. Mondays and Thursdays 19:00-23:00 in the resort centre.

Souvenirs
Souvenirs
Supermarket
Supermarket

Cala en Porter Fiesta

Takes place each year on the 3rd weekend in September noon Fri to midnight Sun. Evenings there will usually be live music entertainment in the main square (Plaza Gran) or the area next to Bar Pons. Saturday evening around 19:00 will be the 'Jaleo' (rearing horses ) on the beach another is around midday on Sunday. Riders and horses will parade through the town (see locally for times ) The event climaxes with an impressive fireworks display at midnight on the last evening.

Getting About

Mahon will mostly be written on timetables, front of buses and signposts as Maó, it's local name. If you are staying longer than a week take a trip on this good network and see some of the other sights, resorts/towns and Island's attractions.

Bus, Taxi and Hire Car - Getting about Menorca

Taxi from the airport should be around 23 Euros (2023) to centre of Cala'n Porter one way and take 15 minutes. Fares to Mahon are about 22-27 Euro. The Taxi stand in Cala'n Porter is in the centre and the drivers speak english where you can also book directly with them. Taxis can be called on +34 971 36 71 11 for pick ups at Villas and Apartments or from beach.

Tip use Taxis to get to/from the beach - most trips in Cala en Porter are about 7 Euro some approx. sample fares below max 4 Pers.

Daytime Evening, Sundays and Fiestas
Alaior 14 16
Zoo (Loc de Menorca) 17 19
Mahon 16 18
Son Bou 21 25
Es Castell 19 23
Ciutadella 48 57

Cala en Porter - Nightlife

Out on the edge of the bay entrance is Cova d'en Xoroi (see below) one the island's most spectacular dance locations ( no noise intrusion).

In Cala en Porter centre there are a variety of Bars with differing clientel both toursist & non tourist, young and old. Ayashe offers daytime and nightime chillout bar ( live sports events ) cocktails with Live music acts , Karaoke and DJs late into the night. Live tribute acts tour the island and are on stage at Sa Paisa, Irish Bar - Free to watch if you buy a drink and some can be very entertaining. Other Bars have music offerings - see Bars & Restaurants.

During summer there are also entertainments on the stage at the main square.

You can walk the cliff side promenade ( Passeig Maritim ) or enjoy a walk down to the beach where the frogs perform their nightly chorus is a very relaxing change.

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!

Menorca Holiday Tips

Mahon is an easy trip early evenings on the bus with a return taxi fare should you return late ( taxi fares to Mahon around 25 Eur ). Last bus to Mahon at 20:00 ( at Bar Pons stop ). Last bus to Cala en Porter from Mahon 22:15 ( buses run mon-sat) BUS 31 from TMSA.

Cova d'en Xoroi - Dance Club a location like no other

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Located in huge spectacular natural caves some 25m above the moonlight Med. Toast the Moon shining down and dance through to see the Sunrise - literally!

Undoubtedly the most dramatic nightspot on the island. Set high, literally in the cliffs, above the sea it's an atmospheric dance club with one of the most original locations. With themed nights, guest DJs, music and dance acts DJs.

Opening times: 11:30 'til 05:00. Daily May to October and weekends outside of these months.

Menorca Tips

Cova Bus : Pick up service ( from main beach resorts ) arrival Midnight - Depart Xoroi at 5a.m - see nuratravel.com

Special promotions ( check website,flyers and posters in bars) enabling free entrance to the night club if you visit the caves earlier in the day.

Can aslo be enjoyed as a daytime and sunset venue

Xoroi - magical location
Xoroi Outside platforms
Xoroi - VIP areas for your celebration
Xoroi - Moon light backdrops

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TIP:Mahon will mostly be written on timetables, front of buses and signposts as Maó, it's local name. If you are staying longer than a week take a trip on this good network and see some of the other sights, resorts/towns and attractions.

Bus Timetables and destinations - Cala den Porter - Cala en Porter

Two Bus routes to Mahon and Alaior( summer only ). Mahon bus stops at Sant Climent which has 2 very good eating places Moli de Foc and Cafe des Pla and good Spar Supermarket ( cheaper prices )

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Taxis - Cala den Porter - Cala en Porter

Airport to/from Airport one way 23 Eur

Good to know

Menorca has no private Cab firms , Uber or ....'Dodgy Touts!'

Taxis are licensed for a MAX. of 4 Passengers. (any Age child counts as 1 passenger)

Taxis Stand is at the resort centre. Taxis back from Mahon for a late night are max 30 Euro

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.

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Restaurants in Cala den Porter - Cala en Porter

Can Bernat restaurant just outside Cala'n Porter offers great food ( open fire grilled meats & vegetables a speciality ) and an attractive rear terrace looking out onto the local countryside. La Vela ( good midday Tapas ) , Los Pablos, La Palette,Casa Tia and Il Pulpo Restaurants are also recommended. As is an Italian at Sa Barrera hotel terrace....our curated Cala den Porter - Cala en Porter Bar and Restaurants guide

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Bars & Clubs in Cala den Porter - Cala en Porter

Variety of Bars with different styles.

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Cala den Porter - Cala en Porter See and Do

The beach and water is the mainstay of the leisurely day time activities and there is usually a volley ball net set up on the beach to use. Pedalos with slides (14 Euro/hour) and simple Kayaks ( 12 Euro/hour ) can be hired from the beach. A summer based excursion company offers moreadventurous trips and better sea kayaks ( under Aquarium hotel ) There are childrens play areas at the beach and in the resort centre.Sailing is available in the nearby watersports centres of S'Algar or Fornells and golf in Son Parc is just 25 mins away. There is a childrens play centre in the centre with a variety of charged entertainments and small bar so the children can loose their energy on bouncy castles while mums and dads look on while enjoying a drink or coffee.

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Cala den Porter - Cala en Porter has a mediterranean climate characterised by hot dry summers. Menorca has pleasant cooling Summer breeze. The sea temperatures at Cala En Porter   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.

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