Cala Macarelleta
A small south-east-facing cove of sand about 40 m long beside Macarella, reached only on foot from Macarella beach or from the sea. Its limestone cliffs are full of small karst cavities, and the dunes behind the sand are roped off for restoration.
WhatCove, CiutadellaMenorca
WhenJune to November19° in Nov
Getting there On foot Bus Car Boat30 min walk-in
CostPublic shoreFree
AccessNo road access; dune restoration areas roped off
- 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
- About 10 minutes on foot from Macarella beach along the path on the right when facing the sea, after the 20-minute walk from the Macarella car park, according to Ciutadella council. The council notes heavy use by bathers and boats in summer. No lifeguard service.
- Parking
- No road access. Use the Macarella car park (closed to private motor vehicles 1 June to 30 September).
- Public transport
- Bus Macarella from Ciutadella to the Macarella car park in summer (2026 season ran to 30 September), then on foot via Macarella.
- Also here
- Coastal walk
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- ajciutadella.org