Two kilometres east of the busy resort of Cala en Bosc are the popular white sands of Son Xoriguer, with frequent Autocares Torres buses to/from Ciutadella (€1.95, 30 minutes).
Lonely Planet's must-see attractions
Parc Natural S’Albufera des Grau
21.83 MILES
This freshwater lagoon and its shores form the ‘nucleus zone’ of Menorca’s protected Unesco Biosphere Reserve. It's a haven for wetland birdlife …
26.69 MILES
Lording it over Capdepera is this early-14th-century fortress. A walled complex built on the ruins of a Moorish fortress, the castle is one of the best…
24.9 MILES
Named for the 15th-century 'blind tower' (unsighted by similar watchtowers) at its centre, this coastal estate was built in the early 20th century by the…
22.51 MILES
Built in the early 1800s for the prominent bourgeois Oliver family (who lived here until 1920), this magnificent mansion has been exquisitely restored…
22.75 MILES
At Menorca’s top winery, 500m northeast of Sant Lluís, you can amble around vineyards at your own pace, or book in a one-hour guided tour that concludes…
3.77 MILES
One of Menorca's most beautiful and sought-after coves, salt-white Cala en Turqueta gets its name from the turquoise-hued waters that tumble onto its…
27.99 MILES
Head 1km north of Canyamel and pass through an unassuming fissure in the rock wall that buffers the coast and you'll find yourself in a stunning warren of…
25.18 MILES
Cala Mesquida's beautiful sweep of sand (nearly 300m long) and nearby dunes and pine scrub are not just appreciated by human visitors. The area is…
Nearby Menorca attractions
2.5 MILES
Around 7km southeast of Ciutadella, Son Catlar is the largest Talayotic settlement in the Balearics, covering around six hectares with five talayots,…
2.54 MILES
Bordered by pines 12km southeast of Ciutadella, the twin white-gold beaches of Banyuls and Bellavista (more commonly known as Platges de Son Saura) are…
3.1 MILES
This snow-white bay, 11km southeast of Ciutadella, is kissed by aquamarine waters and accessible only on foot, though that doesn't dampen its popularity…
3.77 MILES
One of Menorca's most beautiful and sought-after coves, salt-white Cala en Turqueta gets its name from the turquoise-hued waters that tumble onto its…
4.93 MILES
About 1km southwest of the town centre, this stout little 17th-century watchtower stands guard at the southern head of Ciutadella's port entrance. Views…
4.99 MILES
An exquisite horseshoe bay on the southwest coast, with bleach-blonde sand, unbelievably turquoise water, a lone restaurant and cliffs cloaked in pines…
5.2 MILES
Ciutadella’s main square is a gracious affair, framed by handsome 19th-century buildings like the neoclassical Palau Torre-Saura and fortress-like…
5.2 MILES
This colossal bastion dates from the 14th century, but was heavily restored in the 17th century following the 1558 Turkish attack on Ciutadella. Clamber…