Cala en Porter
A cove with two faces
Cala en Porter is a place for everyone, literally, for everyone. Of course… not always at the same times.
This cove is located between cliffs. With its white sandy beaches, shallow bottoms and sheltered location, it is more like a natural swimming pool than a regular beach. The multitude of services around, the presence of playgrounds and the safety offered by its waters (due to the characteristics of the land on which it rests), make it the ideal place for families with children who want to enjoy a quiet day at sea, without the stress of those who fear that strong and unexpected waves take their little ones.
At night, on the other hand, Cala en Porter is a place to celebrate. But not on the beach, but in a nearby cave, converted into a discotheque, which has become one of the obligatory stops for all those who visit the island: Cova d’en Xoroi.
When the sun goes down, then the party begins.
The legend of Cova d’en Xoroi
This cave excavated in the same cliff hides a sinister legend, according to which, this was the home of a Moor who kidnapped a young girl from a nearby village. He had three children with her during his captivity until his abduction was discovered by a local, the Moor wanted to flee by jumping off the cliff and took one of his children with him.
The captive, finally released, returned home, however, desolate, bringing with her only two of the three children she had had with her captor.
Name: Cala en Porter
Location: South Zone II (39°52’54.8 “N 4°17’27.0 “E)
Distance from Mahón: 14’7 MN ; 12 km
Time from Mahón: 1h 15 min by boat (average speed: 15 knots); 15 min by car
Type of beach: Sand
Anchoring with boat: Sand. Anchor looking for the center of the cove.
Dangerous access by boat: Medium. Shallow bottom. Attention to other vessels
Posidonia:
Yes
Nearest gas station for boats: 13’4 MN; Port of Mahón
SERVICES
PARKING
BUS STOP
FONDEADERO
RECOMMENDED FOR CHILDREN
DISABLED FOOTBRIDGE
RESCUE SERVICE
SHOWERS
BATHROOMS
RESTAURANT
CHIRINGUITO
SNORKEL
HOTEL
KAYAK/PIRAGUA
MOTOR BOAT
PADDLE SURF RENTAL
Discover the secret corners and beaches of Menorca!
RENT SCUBAJET
Explore the seabed with the Scubajet thruster. Expand your possibilities of use by motorizing your paddle surf.
Cala en Porter in Menorca, how to get there?
To get there by road from Mahón, we will see that the route is very simple. We will simply have to take the Me-12 and follow it until we see the signs that take us to Avenida Central in Cala en Porter, through which we will arrive directly to the beach.
There is a parking lot available just 20 meters from the sand, where we can park.
If we prefer to get there by public transport*, bus line 31 leaves from Mahón and has its last stop in Cala en Porter.
*The schedules, lines and/or routes indicated here may vary throughout the year. Consult validity.
Services near Cala en Porter
Cala en Porter offers a wide range of services: parking, supermarkets, different accommodation options, restaurants and bars, ice cream parlors, water sports equipment rental companies, etc.
Among the accommodation options in Cala en Porter are the villas (where we will find a wide range of possibilities), but also apartments and hotels such as the Paradis Blau Boutique Hotel, the Nelva Resort Aparthotel or the Siesta Mar apartments.
There are also cafes and restaurants in the vicinity of the cove. Just by taking a walk around the surrounding area, it won’t take long to find options that are sure to convince us.
In addition, in Cala en Porter we have two equipment rental companies and organization of activities at sea. For example, MenorcAventura, Rutas Kayak Menorca and Monkey Kayak, offer kayak rentals, but also excursions with which you can discover different parts of the island.
| SERVICE | TELEPHONE | WEB |
|---|---|---|
| RENTAL. MenorcAventura | +34 697 940 206 | www.menorcaventura.es |
| RENTAL. Kayak Routes Menorca | +34 667 550 853 | www.rutaskayakmenorca.com |
| RENTAL. Monkey Kayak | +34 691 712 052 | www.monkeykayak.com |
MENORCAVENTURA
As we mentioned, this is one of those companies that offer rental equipment with which you can enjoy different water activities and sports such as kayaking but in addition, in MenorcAventura, you will also have the possibility to rent boats, SUP and even do yoga in the sea on one of these boards … the fun is guaranteed.
What to see and do near Cala en Porter
If there is a cove where we are not going to get bored, that is, without a doubt, Cala en Porter. All kinds of services are available depending on our plan.
What do we want to spend a day at the beach? We can rent hammocks and umbrellas to stay on the sand, or pedalos, boats and kayaks to go into the sea.
What do we want on a shopping day? There are many stores where you can buy souvenirs and small souvenirs of your visit to the island.
What do we want to taste the local cuisine? There are a multitude of restaurants available.
What do we come with children? Its waters are perfect and there are playgrounds in the surroundings.
What are we in the mood to party? At night the Cova d’en Xoroi becomes a disco that offers spectacular views from the cliff that shelters it (even more so if we visit it during sunset). And if you don’t feel like partying, but you do want to enjoy the scenery, it is open all day long and many families decide to visit it.
The truth is that the panoramic view from the heights will leave you speechless at any time.
How to get to Cala en Porter by boat?
To access Cala en Porter 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 NW and ascend passing Cabo Binibeca and Cap d’en Font. Continuing the ascent to the NW, we will leave Binidalí, Es Canutells and Morro de Ponent to starboard. Next, we will find a steeper inlet to which we will go to reach Cala en Porter.
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