Son Saura
Two south-facing sand beaches, Es Banyul (200 m) and Bellavista (320 m), separated by a small rocky point on the south coast of Ciutadella. Behind Bellavista lies a wetland once dug over for a rice-growing attempt, and a drainage channel from that time still crosses the west side of the beach.
WhatBeach, CiutadellaMenorca
WhenJune to November19° in Nov
Getting there Car Bus On foot
CostPublic shoreFree
AccessProtected area (ANEI, Natura 2000); dunes protected
- 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
- From Ciutadella take the south ring road (RC-2) and the Sant Joan de Missa road to the car park, then follow the track 150 m to Es Banyul or 250 m to Bellavista. No access for people with reduced mobility, according to the council.
- Parking
- Car park with limited spaces off the Sant Joan de Missa road; 150 m on foot to Es Banyul, 250 m to Bellavista. The Consell publishes its occupancy in summer.
- Public transport
- Bus line 66 Ciutadella to Son Saura (via Son Catlar), summer only; Ciutadella council gives May to October.
- Also here
- Coastal walk
Cost and facilities
- Entry
- Free, public shore
- Official site
- ajciutadella.org
- Facilities
- ParkingToiletsLifeguard in season