Cala Galdana Resort Guide

Cala galdana is a wonderful resort situated in the south west coast of Menorca just a few miles south of Ferreries.

The resort offers a good range of accommodation including numerous hotels, apartments and privately owned villas.

The resort has several restaurants and bars, most of which have good quality food and some with amazing views.

There are several supermarkets in the resort as well as souvenir shops but those with a car will find a much larger supermarket in Ferreries or Cuitadella.

The resorts offering many activities including boat trips, mini golf, diving and cycling. There is also a holiday train service that’s travels around the resort for those with tired legs. Cala Galdana is also ideally situated for those wanting to explore some of Menorca’s best beaches such as Cala Mitjana, Cala macarella and Cala Turqueta, all of which are within walking distance using Menorca’s coastal walking path.

Cala Galdana Beach

Situated on the south coast just 11 km from Ferreries, Cala Galadana is ones of Menorca’s most beautiful beaches. Sheltered by cliffs covered with pines trees the beach is a sweeping horseshoe shape with calm crystal clear waters. Ideal for children with its gentle shelving this beach is perfect families. There are numerous beach bars to choose from and picnic tables positioned amongst the pine trees to the rear of the beach. You can hire sunbeds, parasols and watercraft on this blue flag beach.

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Tourist Attractions Near By

Club Escola Menorquina

Distance: 0 km

Location: Cala Galdana, Ferreries | Telephone: +34 971 155 059

The riders of the traditional Andalucian horses perform an equestrian show during the summer months from June to September. Every Wednesday and Sunday evening at 20.30.

Santa Águeda Castle

Distance: 7.8 km

Location: Ferreries

The castle of Santa Agueda is located on Menorca’s third highest point at 264m above sea level. Built by the Arabs as a safehold from danger in approximately 1232 it was the last standpoint before later being destroyed by King Peter IV of Aragon. The walk to the castle ruins and outer wall takes 45minutes via a roman road from Ferreries. Good views at the top of Menorca’s northern coastine.

Menorca Cheese Museum

Distance: 7.8 km

Location: Ferreries | Telephone: +34 971 37 37 02

The Menorca cheese factory is located 1km from Ferreries. The museum offers tours on how the cheese is made and you can have a free taste of the numerous cheeses that are made there.

Menorca Nature Museum

Distance: 7.8 km - View Directions

Location: Ferreries | Telephone: +34 971 350 762

This museum displays the importance of Menorca’s natural and cultural resources. It is located at the heart of the island on a biosphere reserve in Ferreries.

Torretrencada (Prehistoric Site)

Distance: 10.4 km

Location: 7 km of Ciutadella on the mao road

The prehistoric town of Torretrencada consists of an alomost hidden taula,a talayot, a cave and the remains of dwelling houses are very visable.

Castillo Menorca

Distance: 15.8 km

Location: Ciutadella

Situated just 7km from Ciutadella Castillo Menorca is a shopping and entertainment park for all the family. There are numerous shops selling island souvenir’s including the islands biggest LLADRO showroom as well as numerous activities for children including: large grassed gardens, trampolines, mini golf, sand pits, climbing wall, swimming pools and water chutes.

Naveta Des Tudons (Prehistoric Site)

Distance: 18.4 km

Location: 4 km East of Ciutadella, Menorca

Built approximately 3000 years ago the Naveta is a type of funeral monument. Built without mortar the construction is made up of large stones and takes the form of an upturned ship where the name naveta comes from meaning ship. Jewellery, pots, ceramic urns, weapons have been found along with the remains of human bodies.

Municipal Museum of Ciutadella

Distance: 22.8 km

Location: Ciutadella | Telephone: +34 971 48 12 97

Built in 1677 the Municipal Museum of Ciutadella shows of Menorca’s ancient history containing numerous artefacts from the Talayotic, Muslim and Romans periods on the island. Items include including pottery, jewellery, weapons and utilities.

Menorca Diocese Museum

Distance: 22.8 km

Location: Ciutadella | Telephone: +34 971 481 297

Located in Ciutadella in a former convent the Diocese museum contains Talayotic and other early archaeological finds. There is also a fine collection of painting from local artist Pere Daura and a miniature model village made by one of the priests.

Ciutadella

Distance: 22.8 km

Location: Ciutadella, Menorca

Visit Menorca’s oldest capital Ciutadella and see its 17th century Italian styled buildings. On a good clear day you’ll also see the mountains of Majorca. The old town has many interesting historic and religious buildings that can be found by wondering its maze of cobbled streets.

Menorca Cathedral

Distance: 22.8 km

Location: Ciutadella

The cathedral Basilica of Menorca located in Ciutadella is well worth a visit. Built in 1362 on the orders of King Alfonso III of Aragon after the conquest of Menorca in 1287. The church has a single nave, which leads to a semicircle design. On either side there are 3 chapels, six in total all referring to various historical events.

Defence Tower

Distance: 22.8 km

Location: Ciutadella

Menorca has numerous defence towers, the first few we’re built during the late 16th century to prevent invasions form pirates and the Turkish, these include Castell San Nicholas built in 1690 in Ciutadella and to two further towers at Punta Prima and Alcufar. Then later during 1798-1809 the British built a further 12 to protect its shores from further attacks.

Trotting Races

Distance: 22.8 km

Location: Hipodromo de Ciutadella

Held in Mao and Ciutadella trotting races are a popular sport in Menorca and have been for over 200 years. The races occur on Saturday night during the summer and Sunday mornings during the winter.