Cala’n Bosch
A sure hit
This sea inlet is characterized by having a “U” shape, a slope of fine white sand, rough and abrupt margins of low cliffs, crowned by tourist establishments.
Those who go there fall in love with its white sand and crystal clear water, practically without waves in summer and shallow (something very remarkable if you go with children). In addition, it is very well located and you will be able to find everything you need nearby.
Name: Cala’n Bosch (or Cala en Bosc)
Location: South Zone III (39°55’31.9 “N 3°50’13.6 “E)
Distance from Mahón: 28’6 MN ; 48 km
Time from Mahón: 2h 15 min by boat (average speed: 15 knots); 48 min by car
Type of beach: Sand
Anchoring with boat: Sand, seaweed and rock. Marina.
Danger access by boat: Low
Access to land by boat: Access limited by a bridge with a maximum height of 6.80 m. and a channel of 1.5 m of draft
Posidonia: Yes
Nearest gas station for boats: 0 MN; Cala’n Bosch
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Cala’n Bosch in Menorca, how to get there?
We can find it in the southwest of Menorca, just between Sa Punta de Sa Guarda and Punta Varraca d’en Capó, about 12 km from Ciutadella, in front of the urbanization Cala en Bosch.
Leaving Ciutadella, head south out of the city along the southern ring road, following the signs to Cala en Bosch. When you leave the traffic circle, continue for 12 km until you enter the urbanization, you will notice because you will see signs and indications. Take the third exit at the traffic circle, towards Cala en Bosch and go straight on. This road surrounds the urbanization so that you don’t have to enter the urban area. You must leave on the left a wide road that leads to Son Xoriguer, to see the beach and the free parking where you can leave your car. Remember to come early to avoid parking problems, as Cala en Bosch gets very crowded.
If you want to arrive by bus, line 65 with exit in Ciutadella will leave you in the urbanization. Consult the schedules as this is a line exclusive to the warmer months and may vary from year to year.
Let’s not forget the option of contemplating a boat trip either, because renting a boat in Menorca is a great plan for your vacation and if you are looking for a beach where you can anchor, you’re in the right place! Depending on the port where you rent the boat the route varies, you can ask in the office itself which route is the most suitable to get to Cala en Bosch. Your destination will be in the southwest of the island.
The sea floor of this cove and the underwater conditions are favorable for anchoring boats, as long as the weather is good. Besides, it is a very open beach so you won’t find any complications.
There is an area marked with buoys at 1.5 nautical miles where it is forbidden to drop anchor and drag, because in this area there is an underwater power line between Menorca and Mallorca. If you are from abroad and you want to rent a boat to go to Cala en Bosch, you can consult this information in the office where you do it, sure they will inform you of all the limits of the area.
On the right side you will see a narrow and elongated entrance that will lead you to an inner lagoon. There you will find a marina called Marina de Cala en Bosch. If your boat is large, you will not be able to enter it, as there is a bridge that will prevent you from doing so.
Services near Cala’n Bosch
A wide range of services available in Cala en Bosc
The offer of leisure, gastronomy and entertainment in this area is very varied and extensive, especially for its terraces overlooking the sea, where you can taste seafood stews, or rice dishes, the most typical dishes of the coast of Menorca.
We are on the coast, therefore, the protagonists of most dishes are top quality fish and seafood, fresh and above all, very well cooked. Although these are not the only dishes, as you can taste the delicious Menorcan sobrasada, typical local sausages, the unmissable Mahón cheese or pastry specialties that close a very complete gastronomy.
You have several options depending on the plan you have for lunch or dinner in Cala en Bosch. If you go for tapas in an informal place, 2Rock is a very good option to go with the family, as is Las Tapas, located right in front of the port. If you want to go to a more formal place, the best known restaurants in the area and where you will eat better are Es Tast de na Silvia, On Egin, Aquarium, Marina or El Pato. You will not be disappointed.
But we will also see that Cala en Bosc is not all about restaurants and the accommodation offers are not far behind: the Marinda Garden aparthotel, the Lago Resort Menorca, the Grupotel Aldea Cala’n Bosch, the apartments Las Brisas… are just some of the options that we will find closer to the beach.
In addition to those already mentioned, it is worth mentioning the existence of other services such as gas stations, parking, restaurants, boat rental companies and organization of excursions (such as Amigo’s Boat Trips, Nex Grupo or Surf & Sail Menorca, which also offers rental of paddle surfing and windsurfing equipment among others).
The presence of a water park, the Aquarock Kartingrock, will also attract the attention of the little ones, where, for them, fun is guaranteed.
| SERVICE | TELEPHONE | WEB |
|---|---|---|
| RENTAL. Surf & Sail Menorca | 971 38 71 05 | www.surfsailmenorca.com |
| RESTAURANT. The Duck | 971 38 70 44 | www.elpato-restaurant.com |
| ACCOMMODATIONS. Lake Resort Menorca | 971 38 78 31 | www.lagoresortmenorca.com |
LAKE RESORT MENORCA
The environment is an aspect to take into account these days, so the Lago Resort Menorca has become one of the most sustainable hotels on the island, reducing its carbon footprint by 50%. They declare their commitment to the Menorca Biosfera sustainability project.
Its main actions are related to the reduction of single-use plastics, replaced by recycled plastics from the sea or potato starch bags. Installation of water efficiency systems, hot water recovery, recycling, efficient construction with an air-purifying façade material and air chamber technology. climalitThe company has eliminated chlorine from its pools by replacing it with hydrolysis, efficient lighting with low energy bulbs and consumption of local products to reduce the toxicity emitted in the transport of products from abroad.
Undoubtedly an example to be imitated by each and every one of the resorts, not only in Menorca or Spain, but in the world.
What to see and do in Cala en Bosc
It is usually frequented by locals and tourists staying nearby, in a very familiar and relaxed atmosphere, where hundreds of families enjoy a pleasant beach vacation every year.
If you like to walk along the shore of the beach, in Cala en Bosch you will be able to do it since it is about 100 m long. It is not a very long walk, but the views will surely encourage you to do it more than once, since on clearer days you can see the coast of the island of Mallorca on the horizon.
As it always happens in Menorca in high season, we recommend you to come early, because it is usually very crowded and sometimes it can be difficult to find a place.
This area of the island has a wide range of water sports and water activities for tourists and locals. If you are staying in one of the hotels that surround this cove, ask about the excursions and activities that can be done on the beach, you can surely hire some with them. For example, in Cala en Bosch you will find a marina from which many excursions depart to see all the coves in the area of Ciudadela, also in this beach you can practice sports such as windsurfing or parascending, as well as snorkeling or diving. A real maritime experience!
You will also find nearby the Passatge de Portixol, an area full of bars and restaurants, a supermarket, pharmacy, car rental, boats, jet skis or water activities.
How to get to Cala’n Bosch by boat?
To get to Cala’n Bosch by boat, we must leave the port of Mahón heading SE. We will sail along the coast, leaving Illa del Rei to port.
We will continue out to the open sea, leaving the Punta de Sant Carles lighthouse to starboard.
Following the coastline in a southerly direction we will pass the outcrops of Na Girada and Punta Rafalet. We will continue skirting the island, which will take us in a SW direction and leave Punta Prima and Punta dels Marbres to starboard. At this point we will have the Illa de l’Aire on our port side.
Following the coastline, we will head in a NW direction and ascend passing the Cabo Binibeca, Illot d’en Marçal, Cap d’en Font, Cap de ses Penyes, Illot de Binicodrell, Punta de Macarella, Punta des Tambors… towards Cap d’Artrutx (which is located at the SW end of the island and which we will distinguish by its unmistakable lighthouse).
Before reaching it, we will see 2 steep inlets (just after passing Punta de Sa Gurda). One of them is fin-shaped and before it, there is a rectangular one. It is in the latter where Cala en Bosc is located.
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