Morell Cove
A landscape that will leave you speechless
At a distance of 7 km from Ciutadella we find Cala Morell, a beach recognized for its landscape value, as it is dominated by views with white houses (very typical of the Balearic Islands) and large areas of pine forests (common in the Mediterranean). The variation of colors and contrasts, especially in warmer seasons, make it one of the most beautiful places in Menorca. Let yourself be enveloped in the magic of a sunset in Cala Morell, accompanied by the turquoise waters, the legends and stories of its secret corners and the tranquility of nature, you will fall deeply in love.
It is not one of the largest beaches on the island, it is rather small, about 50 meters wide and 5 meters long. In addition, sand is not what predominates, but rather it is a scenery with an abundance of rocks among which live different marine species that you can see and observe if you like snorkeling. Cala Morell is one of the best cha rock on the sides, apart from the algae banks, where there are real ecosystems to discover.
The tranquility of its waters is due to its peculiar “L” shape. This helps the bathing area to be protected from the open sea so you can enjoy a nice swim in peace and quiet. This is also why it is a good area for anchoring, as it is sheltered from the north winds and the conditions of the seabed are conducive to it. In addition, in order to take advantage of more space on the beach and not depend only on the limited space of sand, concrete platforms have been built where you can sunbathe and go down to the water by stairs, or plunging directly into the water. If you don’t like sand when you go to the beach, this alternative is perfect for you.
What will leave you with your mouth open in this scenario, apart from the color of the water and its sunsets, are the shapes of the cliffs and the views of the Talayotic Necropolis of Cala Morell. If you are interested in visiting the 14 caves excavated in rock, of prehistoric origin, it is a space open to the public that allows visits and excursions. If you have the opportunity, don’t miss it, as the years of history will leave you impressed.
Having an urbanization next to the beach has its good things like, for example, having at your fingertips almost any service you may need. Whether it is a restaurant so you can eat nearby and still enjoy the beach without going far away, a pharmacy in case of a rash or sting is usually very useful, or a supermarket where you can buy water.
Name: Cala Morell
Location: North Zone III (40°3.371’N 3°52.912’E)
Distance from Mahón: 32 MN / 49 km
Time from Mahón: 2h 10 min by boat (average speed: 15 knots) / 41 min by car
Type of beach: Sand
Anchoring with boat: Sand and seaweed. Exposed to the N and NW. It is advisable to drop anchor in the center of the cove.
Dangerous access by boat:
Medium-high.
Escollos in zone E. Open to the Tramontana
Posidonia: Yes
Nearest boat gas station:
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Cala Morell in Menorca, how to get there?
Getting to Cala Morell is very easy, as you will find signs indicating the way to follow. Even so, we leave you some indications so that you can find your way without the possibility of getting lost.
If you start your route from Ciutadella, go to the north ring road and take the northwest road, towards Cala Morell. From here follow the signs to the urbanization, there are only 9 km between Ciutadella and Cala Morell, so the road is short if you do it by motorcycle or car and you can park in the free parking.
As it usually happens, parking in Menorca in summer is a matter of luck, so we always recommend to get up early and arrive in time to find your parking space. However, there is plenty of time, as you can also leave your car in the urbanization. Another option is to take the public bus. Line 62 is operational in summer, check their schedules to get to Cala Morell and Cala D’Algairens, two perfect places to enjoy the authentic Mediterranean.
Services near Cala Morell
If something abounds in Cala Morell are the options of restoration and lodging. If we take a look, both on the beach and in the surrounding area, we will find restaurants for all tastes and palates: Mediterranean, traditional, international cuisine…
And as for accommodation, Morell is no slouch. There are a multitude of hotels, villas and apartments to choose from, depending on the plan we want for our vacation on the island.
| SERVICE | TELEPHONE | WEB |
|---|---|---|
| RESTAURANT. Ivette Beach Club (Mediterranean cuisine) | 611 09 21 46 | www.ivettemenorca.com |
| RESTAURANT. Es Cranc in Fornells (specialized in fish and seafood) | 971 37 64 42 | www.escranc.com |
| ACCOMMODATION Es Brucs Apartments | 971 38 32 33 | www.calamorell.net |
IVETTE BEACH CLUB
While you delight yourself with its dishes, among which you will find typical flavors of Mediterranean cuisine and Menorcan gastronomy, you will be able to enjoy the the breathtaking views of Cala Morell of Cala Morell, as the Ivette Beach Club restaurant is located at the foot of this beach.
What to see near Cala Morell?
We can affirm that Cala Morell is not the best place to take your food and eat there, unless you are lucky enough to be able to stand on the small sandy area or on one of the platforms they have built on the rocks, since most of their space is rocks. Therefore, the best option is to eat in a
restaurant
either on the beach or in the surrounding area.
In Cala Morell itself you can find a restaurant, Ivette. It specializes in Mediterranean, Spanish and Thai food. It has beautiful views of the cove, especially spectacular at sunset.
In the surroundings of Cala Morell you can find more restaurants to eat, such as the famous Es Cranc Restaurant in Fornells, where they serve an exquisite lobster stew with which you will probably feel heaven in your mouth.
Going to Ciutadella for lunch is another option, as it is only 9 km away and you can visit restaurants such as Con Restaurant, Es Caliu, Somix, Es Forat, or Moli des Comte Asador. If you don’t want to miss out on lunch or dinner, for all the options mentioned above, you have to book in advance, especially in high season!
As for the
accommodation
There are different options to sleep in Cala Morell. You can rent an apartment near the beach or stay in nearby hotels, which are less than 2km from the beach. If you are looking to stay in the cove itself, we recommend that you stay in the apartments that are available, for example: Apartamentos Sa Cala, which are 3 minutes walk away, or Apartamentos Sa Cornisa, also 3 minutes from the beach. Both have very good recommendations on the internet.
Another option is the Villas, especially if you come in a group. They offer you the same amenities as an apartment, but you can enjoy a private pool, rooms for everyone and the freedom of staying in a place that becomes your home for a few days. Villas Es Brucs is 400 meters from the center, located in the bay of Cala Morell. Also villa Mola, 300 meters from the beach, with a large garden and a beautiful terrace. Villa Elegante is a little further from the beach, 700 meters away, but offers wifi service, swimming pool, air conditioning and outdoor space where you can have lunch, dinner or barbecues.
The list of accommodations in Cala Morell is long, you just have to look for the one that best suits your needs, you will succeed for sure!
How to get to Cala Morell by boat?
To get to Cala Morell, we will have to leave with our boat from the port of Mahón in SE direction leaving the dock to starboard. We will continue through the port until we reach the open sea (up to Punta de Sant Carles).
At this point, we will leave the San Carlos lighthouse to starboard, and continue to port along the coast (heading NE) where we will pass La Mola and Punta de S’Espero, to continue in a NW direction (always sailing with the coast to port).
We will pass Cap Negre, Punta de Sa Galera and, finally, Punta de sa Cudia. On the port side we will see an inlet that leads to Es Grau and in front we will have Illa d’en Colom. We will have to overcome it leaving it on the port side and continue in a NW direction until we pass the Cap de Mossen Vives and the Escull den Tortuga. From the bow we will see the Cap de Favàritx and its unmistakable lighthouse.
Skirting the Favàritx point, we will advance in a NW direction until we see the Addaia islands. Leaving them to port, we will continue until we reach Punta Pantinat.
We will go around it and sail in a NW direction (passing Punta de na Guillemassa and Punta des Morter) until we reach Cap de Cavallería. We will border it passing between Illa d’els Porros (which will be on the starboard side) and Illot des Pas (which will be on the port side).
Once past the channel between the two, we will descend gently in a SW direction. We will pass Illa Bledes, Illa des Coloms, Cap Gros and Punta de Fra Bernat.
We will then find Punta Llevant de Cala Morell, which we will have to skirt until we are in a SE direction, we will enter an inlet formed between Punta Llevant de Cala Morell and Punta de s’Elefant (located to the S of the previous one).
In this inlet is the beach of Cala Morell.
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