Cala Turqueta in Menorca

Cala Turqueta is known for the turquoise blue of its waters, but also for its fine sand and lush vegetation, it looks like something out of the Caribbean! You can reach it by car and it is accessible on foot, but you can also visit it from the sea by booking a boat trip to the southern coves, with lunch. Take note!

To make the most of your visit to Cala Turqueta, the best thing to do is to visit it by boat, and the best thing of all is that you can do it without having to invest a bundle of money. You have the following options:

A boat trip to the southern coves.

From Ciudadela and Cala Galdana there are daily departures of boat trips that take you to enjoy the best coves in the south of Menorca. A tour that lasts about 3 hours and a half, with which you can access those coves that are more difficult to access without a boat, Cala Mitjana or Cala Macarella... are some of them .... And explore all its underwater life thanks to the snorkeling activity that you can practice during the trip for about 38 € approximately.

The same boat trip to the southern coves, but with lunch!

Although you also have another possibility and that is that you can hire your boat trip to the southern coves of Menorca with lunch This is a longer excursion, about 7 hours, which includes the visit to Playa Arenal de Son Saura, Cala Es Talaier, the Artruix lighthouse or Cala Turqueta and to see from the boat different natural resources such as limestone cliffs, beautiful ravines, dunes and Mediterranean forests. As we said the excursion includes lunch on the boat for a super complete trip for about 55€ in total.

Getting to Cala Turqueta is quite easy and without a doubt, it is well worth it. You will have to get up early to get a spot, but you can get there comfortably. I tell you how.

By car

The best thing about the access to Cala Turqueta is that it has its own parking, so parking will not be a problem. From Ciudadela, for example, you can get there very quickly (along the Camí de Sant Joan de Missa road) and from the parking lot to the sandy beach is only ten minutes.

Walking

Getting to paradise on foot will not be a problem. The parking of Cala Turqueta makes the way to the beach very short, you will only have to walk about ten minutes and everything is very well signposted. You can't get lost!

By bus

The line 68 of the urban bus of Menorca passes through Ciudadela and stops at Cala Turqueta. This is undoubtedly the most sustainable (and easy) option to get to the beach, as you will not have to go in your own car or get up early to get a parking space. Take it into account!

Let yourself go and enjoy the sun, the fine sand and the turquoise waters. It won't cost you much, believe me. Of course, if you have been foresighted and have snorkel goggles, do not hesitate to dive into the water to discover the marine species that inhabit these crystal clear waters. The lack of waves, the purity of the sea and its rocky surroundings make Turqueta a perfect place to dive in search of colorful fish.

It is best to arrive early in the morning. Keep in mind that it is an easily accessible beach and is very popular with locals and tourists. So if you want to get there and park without any problems or long waits in the parking lot, you will have to get up early. But the reward is worth it.

The sun usually sets quite early on this beach so if you feel like enjoying a swim or sunbathing, keep in mind that it is not the best location to arrive late in the afternoon.

Cala Turqueta is a practically virgin beach but since a few years ago it has a lifeguard and public toilets nearby, which makes it much more comfortable to spend the day.

There are no beach bars, bars or restaurants in the cove itself, so if you want to make the most of your stay there, my recommendation is to bring something to eat and some soft drinks in your backpack. Otherwise, you can always go to other nearby coves to eat, such as Cala Galdana, where you will find many more services. Of course, you will have to lose your precious parking space if you have gone there by car.

Cala Turqueta enchants children and adults, so don't hesitate to spend the day there with the whole family. Go well equipped with shade and sunscreen, because on the beach you will not find sunbeds or umbrellas if you do not bring it. The water is not very deep on the shore and if they wear goggles, floats or a mat, they will have a great time.

Cala Turqueta is one of the paradises for snorkeling in Menorca. If you feel like strapping on a mask and snorkel, here you will have a very good visibility of the seabed. If you feel like exploring the snorkeling option further, some boat trips include stops at caves and cliffs for snorkeling and the kayak trips also have stops for snorkeling.