Cala Pilar
A north-facing cove about 230 m long on the north coast of Ciutadella, where reddish mudstone and sandstone rocks meet ochre sand. Wind off the sea has pushed sand uphill into a climbing dune that spreads into the pine and holm oak woods behind.
WhatCove, CiutadellaMenorca
WhenJune to November19° in Nov
Getting there Car On foot Boat40 min walk-in
CostPublic shoreFree
AccessInside the Reserva Marina de Menorca; car park spaces limited
- 14°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 January, going by the 1991 to 2020 averages. The swimming season runs from June to November.
Getting in
- Access
- From the Alforí car park it is about 2.5 km (40 minutes) on foot to the cove, with wooden steps down to the beach, according to Ciutadella council. No lifeguard service and no access for people with reduced mobility. The Consell describes the cove as facing due north and exposed to the tramuntana wind.
- Parking
- Public car park at Alforí with a limited number of spaces, reached by the signed Camí del Pilar off the Me-1 between Ferreries and Ciutadella (unpaved on the last stretch). Toilets at the car park.
- Also here
- Coastal walk
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- ajciutadella.org
- Facilities
- ParkingToilets