Two beaches, smallest is closest to the resort and it's facilities. Over a rocky outcrop via wooden steps is the big Cala Tirant. An imposing , totally natural, beach set in a beautiful sand dune and countryside backdrop.
Beach Bars at BOTH beaches ...
Is Playa en Fornells a good Holiday Beach Resort for you?
(updated Feb 2025)
A place for you?
Playa den Fornells for families
Good for Watersports fans
Very safe beach and shallow protected waters.
Close to Mahon and Es Castell, so that Mum and Dad can have a change of scene
Playa den Fornells for couples
Seeking a combination of nature, beach, sea and tranquility
Watersports ! Good snorkeling, Boat trips from Fornells, Port Adaya
Close by to extensive water sports / diving at Fornells. Local Dive Centre
Set in picturesque countryside with walks, and cycling tracks and nearby golf course and paddel courts
2025 updates in progress...
Not to be confused with Fornells, Playas den Fornells( Platages de Fornells) is a self contained designer created set of 3 dedicated holiday areas/villages. An impressive and very natural beach ( Cala Tirant ) which is very safe for children with shallow sandy bottoms. Clean clear warm waters make the area ideal for snorkelling with good local facilities for diving and other water sports.
Playa den Fornells is close to some of the North coast's most beautiful virgin beaches ( Cavalleria, Binimel-la and Cala Pregonda ) so you will be able to experience their pleasures easily.
Menorca Holiday Tips
Late afternoon Walks: Walk to Fornells via the Cami de Cavall signposted coastal path, enjoy a meal/drink, watch the sunset and return via Taxi.
Playa en Fornells for Holiday Visitors - at a glance
Restaurants in Playa en Fornells
Handful of restaurants strewn across Playa den Fornells. A wonderful selection in nearby Fornells Village...our curated guide to Playa en Fornells Restaurants Guide
In resort there is plenty of watersports on and under the sea. Bikes to hire.
Nearby is Fornells for a whole lot more including all manner of boat trips, sailing sports.
Late afternoon Walks: Walk to Fornells via the Cami de Cavall signposted coastal path, enjoy a meal/drink, watch the sunset and return via Taxi.
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 Playa en Fornells - No real shopping in Playa en Fornells but a few delightful shops in Fornells. Loads in Mahon City centre.
Playa en Fornells Supermarkets
Local supermarkets are seasonal and will be ~ 20% more expensive than out of resort.
Two mini supermarkets in resort , next to carema splash hotel and up the hills next to the other resort restaurants
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.
Taxis - Playa en Fornells
Airport to/from one way 42 Eur
Taxis are licensed for a MAX. of 4 Passengers. (any Age child counts as 1 )
Taxi 10 mins max. to Fornells ( ~13 Eur )
Good to know
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.
Playa en Fornells has a mediterranean climate characterised by hot dry summers. Menorca has pleasant cooling Summer breeze. The sea temperatures at Playa En Fornells 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.
There are no Public shuttles , no direct Airport buses to Playa en Fornells - connections only via Mahon with potential long waits
Taxi or pre-booked Shuttle ?
Daytime Taxis are plentiful outside arrivals - best value for 4 or less to Holiday Resorts within 20km. Airport Taxis do not provide child seats - required by LAW
Playa en Fornells Airport Transfer times
0 Hrs.35 mins.
Menorca Airport
30 k.m
Shared Transfers Waits,restricted drop off/pickup addresses
Transfer Time: variable
from 13 Eur PP
Private Transfers Door to Door,no wait, drop off/pickup any addresses
Private Transfers from 65 Eur upto 3 to Playa en Fornells 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 75 Eur upto 6 to Playa en Fornells No wait. Travel in style in premium vehicles