Cala’n Forcat
A Minorcan fjord
It is a small fjord with three arms at the bottom that form two small sandy beaches. It is surrounded by a lot of vegetation and rocks, some of them artificial to take advantage of more space to access the water.
Name: Cala’n Forcat
Location: Ciutadella Zone (39°59’55.2 “N 3°48’03.1 “E)
Distance from Mahón: 33 MN ; 44’5 km
Time from Mahón: 2h20 min by boat (average speed: 15 knots); 46 min by car
Type of beach: Sand
Anchorage with boat: Sand and gravel, very narrow
Danger access by boat: Medium
Posidonia: No
Nearest gas station for boats: 1’6 MN; Port of Ciutadella
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Cala’n Forcat in Menorca, how to get there?
You can reach it from different areas, and has a very easy access by car, as the beach is in the urban core, with paved access and there are indications of location so that there is no loss.
Parking is easier than it may seem, since Cala’n Forcat is usually approached by people who live in the urbanizations or those who are staying in the resorts near the area and therefore arrive on foot, however, the number of free parking spaces in Cala’n Forcat are quite small and depending on the area you come from, there may be a closer beach with the same or better conditions. This case would be if you come from Mahón, since you have to get to Ciutadella and follow the signs to the urbanization Los Delfines before entering Ciutadella. Once you arrive at the urbanization, just follow the signs to Cala’n Forcat.
If you want to get to Cala’n Forcat by bus, you can do it by taking the bus number 61 in Ciutadella. Consult the schedules in high season as it is an exclusive summer line. Check also the duration of the trip since Cala’n Forcat is small and if you want to get a seat you have to go early, taking into account the duration of the bus trip, since depending on the area you leave, it can take more than an hour.
Reaching Cala’n Forcat on foot by the Camí de Cavalls
Cala’n Forcat is included in the Camí de Cavalls. If you are hiking and want to stop for a dip, you can make a stop at Cala’n Forcat and cool off. Consult the different stages of the Camí de Cavalls to reach your destination and enjoy a pleasant walk along the Minorcan coast.
Camí de Cavalls was a path where King Jaume II put armed soldiers on guard to prevent the invasion of the island by controlling the entire coast. This road would later be used during the British and English domination, and nowadays, it is a route of 20 stages through which you can travel and discover the wonderful coast of Menorca.
Services near Cala’n Forcat
Due to the nearby urbanizations that can be found in the surroundings of Cala’n Forcat, you can also find numerous restaurants, such as the one with the same name Cala en Forcat Restaurant, a place known for its beer.
Depending on the type of food you like, you can find different options with foreign or national food, for example, Bianco & Kairos by Bianco Restaurant, a place with a splendid terrace where you can be very fresh, or Masala Indian Restaurant, an Indian food restaurant where you will feel like you are outside Spain.
| SERVICE | TELEPHONE | WEB |
|---|---|---|
| RESTAURANT. Sakundi Bar & Kitchen | 643 05 73 85 | |
| RESTAURANT. Piqniq Dolphins | 971 48 08 63 | www.piqniq.es |
| ACCOMMODATIONS. Hotel Globales Almirante Farragut | 971 38 80 00 | www.hotelesglobales.com |
SAKUNDI BAR & KITCHEN
Another of the great restaurants that can be found near Cala’n Forcat is Sakundi Bar & Kitchen, a fusion cuisine restaurant with a not very extensive menu, but very careful, and with dishes selected with great taste, as well as a beautiful terrace where you can enjoy them. A restaurant with very good ratings that is definitely worth a visit.
What to do in Cala’n Forcat
Cala’n Forcat is a very small cove located in the urbanization Los Delfines, 7km from Ciutadella. A very touristic area that, in summer, as it happens in all Menorca, is full of Spanish and foreign tourists. It is almost sleeve-shaped, as it is very closed and around it there is a lot of vegetation and rocks, which are not all natural, as they have made some artificial platforms to facilitate access of swimmers to the water and to enjoy the entire beach. There is a small sandy area where you can enter the sea, but since it is so small and there are so many people, especially in high season, most people opt for access from the platforms.
If you are looking for an area where you can enjoy a vacation of beach and rest, in the area there are several resorts and hotels that offer many services, such as the Hotel Farragut, that will allow you to enjoy your well-deserved vacations in Menorca.
It has several advantages and disadvantages for which to choose or discard it. For example, an advantage of Cala’n Forcat would be its location, as it is located in a very touristic area and you can find other types of activities to substitute or complement your day at the beach. In the cove itself there is a small dive center “Happysub”, where you can sign up for classes and receive your diving baptism in Menorca, or any certification such as the PADI Open Water. You can also snorkel, the conditions of the beach invite you to do so because Cala’n Forcat is surrounded by rocks and vegetation that allow you to skirt this part of the island in search of native marine species, both fauna and flora.
However, it lacks lifeguard services, showers or catering and in full season there are usually quite a lot of tourists.
Paddle in Menorca, Cala’n Forcat
Paddle tennis is a common sport nowadays and in Menorca, specifically in the Farragut Hotel, they have taken it to the next level, as they have the court on the water, literally. They have 4 slopes with spectacular views that are always booked, so we recommend that you book in advance and try to avoid the central hours, because being in the sea humidity and high temperatures typical of summer can cause havoc.
Discover the magic of the sunset on the cliffs of Pont d’en Gil
If there is a magical corner in Menorca that is Pont d’en Gil. A natural suspension bridge located 1km from Cala n’Forcat, where the erosion of the wind and waves have created a hole in one of its cliffs, creating a bridge on which you can walk and where you will take the most spectacular photos of all your reel.
We recommend you to take a walk there at sunset, previously passing by Jimmy Hills for a crêpe or a fruit smoothie.
How to get to Cala’n Forcat by boat?
To reach Cala’n Forcat 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 Cabo Binibeca, Illot d’en Marçal, Cap d’en Font, Cap de ses Penyes, Illot de Binicodrell, Punta de Macarella, Punta des Tambors… until we reach Cap d’Artrutx (at the SW end of the island). From here we will ascend in a NW direction towards the Cap de Banyos and, before reaching it, we will see a steep and narrow inlet that forks towards the end.
That is where we will find Cala’n Forcat.
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