Caló Blanc
Now you see me…
This tiny cove (one of the smallest in Menorca), which is located to the east of Cap d’en Font, and between it and the islet of Binisafúller, finds its twin in Caló Roig.
They are two practically identical little beaches with many reefs and irregularities in the terrain, with a rocky character and a captivating charm. Part of their appeal lies in their volatility: when you go to visit them, you never know if they are going to be there.
Their small size and limited sand space make them very susceptible to changes caused by tides and storms. It is usual in many beaches, that the size of the sandy areas is reduced, but in the case of some of them as Caló Blanc, this can directly disappear.
In its bottoms it is possible to find patches of posidonia whose extension varies from one year to another and, although it is true that its presence is an indicator of its purity, it can be slightly uncomfortable at the time of bathing.
However, if we have to choose between comfortable waters or clean waters… we have it clear. Even with posidonia, the small cove of Caló Blanc has a unique beauty that can be enjoyed in any circumstance.
Name: Caló Blanc
Location: South Zone I (39°49’42.7 “N 4°12’41.2 “E)
Distance from Mahón: 10’3 MN ; 12 km
Time from Mahón: 42 min by boat (average speed: 15 knots); 15 min by car
Type of beach: Sand
Anchoring with boat: Sand and seaweed. Anchoring on the sand, respecting the posidonia areas.
Dangerous access by boat: Medium. Beware of the Losa de ses Salines and ses Losa de En Marçal.
Posidonia: No
Nearest gas station for boats: 9 MN; Port of Mahón
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Caló Blanc in Menorca, how to get there?
Going by road from the Me-5, we will arrive at the crossroads where the talayotic settlement of Binisafúller is located. Turning then to the left, we will have to follow the signs indicating where the beach is located.
There is a parking lot near the same, when we see it we must drive about 500 meters more in direction W, until we find an esplanade that opens to our left. We can leave the car there and follow a path that descends to the cove. In just a few minutes you can be enjoying its waters.
Services near Caló Blanc
NO NEARBY SERVICES*.
There are no services on the beach itself (it would be impossible to fit them!), but there is parking and, if we go a little further, about 500 meters away we find several restaurants such as El Txoko (tapas and traditional cuisine) or the Ristorante Opera (Italian cuisine).
*We consider them “close” if they are within a radius of 250-300 m approx.
| SERVICE | TELEPHONE | WEB |
|---|---|---|
| RESTAURANT. The Txoko | 666 95 74 14 | |
| RESTAURANT. Ristorante Opera | 971 36 37 27 | https://opera.pizza/ |
What to see and do in Caló Blanc
Among all the activities that can be done, in the case of Caló Blanc we must highlight snorkeling.
The characteristics of this cove, with impressive rocky forms among which Posidonia proliferates, offer unbeatable scenery for diving.
Although there are no services available in the cove itself (literally, there is no space for it), its proximity to other coves and urban centers means that we can enjoy its amenities without having to take the road and blanket to reach them.
How to get to Caló Blanc by boat?
To reach Caló Blanc in our boat, we will have to 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 orient ourselves in a NW direction, and we will pass Cape Binibeca and Illot d’en Marçal, after which we will see Cap d’en Font on the bow, in the inlet located just before reaching it, we will find Caló Blanc.
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