Binibeca Beach, Menorca: A Complete Guide to Visiting This Calm and Scenic Coastal Spot
Menorca is famous for its beautiful coves, hidden beaches, and crystal-clear Mediterranean water. While many visitors focus on the island’s dramatic calas on the south coast, Binibeca Beach offers a wonderfully relaxed alternative that combines beautiful scenery with easy access and a charming nearby village.
After exploring many of Menorca’s beaches over the years, I often recommend Binibeca to travellers looking for a convenient yet picturesque beach experience. It’s particularly appealing for those staying near the island’s capital or exploring the south-east coastline.
Located behind Binibeca Nou, Binibeca Beach (also called Cala Binibèquer) offers soft sand, calm water, and a peaceful setting surrounded by traditional Mediterranean architecture.
In this guide, I’ll share everything you need to know before visiting Binibeca Beach—from how to get there and what to expect, plus some nearby attractions to make the most of your day.
Where Is Binibeca Beach?
Binibeca Beach is located on the south-east coast of Menorca, roughly 10 kilometres from the island’s capital Mahón (Maó).
Key facts about Binibeca Beach
Beach Type: Sandy beach, gently sloping and shallow waters.
Accessibility: Access for wheelchairs.
Safety: The beach is somewhat sheltered by a rocky volcanic peninsula, swimming is usually safe depending on weather conditions.
Lifeguards: From May-October there are lifeguards at Binibeca Beach.
Toilets: Toilets next to the beach bar.
Parking: Car park towards rear of the beach and parking on adjacent roads
Facilities: Bar and restaurant, toilets, sun lounger and unbrella hire, pizza van during high season in the rear car park.
What Binibeca Beach Is Like
While Binibeca may not be the largest beach in Menorca, it has several qualities that make it especially appealing.
To the left and longer to the right of the beach there’s a rugged volcanic rock peninsula that helps shelter the bay and a great location to explore the rock pools. Towards the rear of the beach is a sweet-smelling pine wood, with numerous picnic tables that’s an ideal place to escape the midday sun
Like many southern beaches on the island, Binibeca is known for its clear turquoise water. The sheltered cove helps create calm swimming conditions, excellent visibility in the water and gentle waves. This makes the beach particularly enjoyable for relaxed swimming.
The beach is well protected by lifeguards and you can hire sun loungers and parasols, as well as electric boats and pedal boats. Towards the rear of the beach there is plenty of space for volleyball, football, frisbee throwing etc. Local artists often display sand scultures.
The beach features soft golden sand and clear water that deepens gradually. Typical conditions include calm sea, sandy seabed, clear water and gentle slope into the sea. Because the cove is sheltered, the water is usually calm even when winds affect other parts of the island.
The clear water around the rocks at the edges of the cove makes Binibeca a pleasant place for snorkelling. You’ll spot lots of Mediterranean fish, sea urchins, star fish and numerous underwater rock formations. Bringing a snorkel mask is definitely worthwhile.
The beach bar, resturant and the iconic fishermen’s hut is located right next to the beach. They offer a good range of food and drinks, as well as ice-creams and lighter snacks.
How to get to Binibeca Beach
By Car from Mahón Airport
From the airport follow the Me-14 for 2km, at the first roundabout turn right onto the Me-12 road to Mahon for 2.4km. Approaching Mahón follow directions to Sant Lluís using the ring road. Join the Me-8 road south to Sant Lluís. From Sant Lluís follow the Me-10 road to Binibeca via the village of S’Uestra.
If you need to a rental car we would recommend reading our guide Hiring a Car in Menorca.
By Taxi from Airport
You can catch a taxi directly from Mahon Airport, the official taxi rank is located immediately outside arrivals. The cost will be in the region of €25 for up to four passengers and take around 15 to 20 minutes to reach Binibeca.
By Bus from Airport
From the islands airport catch the Line 10 bus to Mahón’s bus station, the cost is €2.80 and takes around 10 minutes. Then from the bus station catch Bus Route 93 to Binibeca operated by TMSA buses. The cost is €1.80 for a single and takes around 20 minutes. Please note buses do not accept card payment, cash only.
