Rata Cove

A cove sheltered by the port of Mahón

Menorca is one of the most spectacular places in Spain for its natural scenery, full of life and beauty. One of these places, and undoubtedly one of the most special, is Cala Mitjana. A virgin beach, of fine white sand, surrounded by pine trees, where the posidonia gives us crystalline and turquoise waters, typical of paradise itself. No wonder that Cala Mitjana is one of the most photographed virgin beaches of Menorca and one of the usual destinations of hundreds of tourists, especially in summer, when it is impossible to find a spot on its splendid sand unless you get up early! Cala Mitjana is the natural exit of a ravine, located between limestone cliffs on the south coast of Menorca. This landscape is characterized by its beautiful light color, in contrast with the water and the lushness of the pines. A relaxing look at the horizon and full of adventure around, invites you to enjoy your best vacation in the best company.

While it is true that the beach is crowded in summer, one of the characteristics of Cala Mitjana is its wide sandy area, as well as its wide bathing area. If you arrive late you can find space in areas further away from the water or if you prefer, you can rent a boat in Menorca to enjoy a nice day at the beach in Cala Mitjana, enjoying its clear waters without having to find a place on the crowded sand.

Name: Cala Rata (or Cala Rateta)

Location:Mahón Area (39º53.506’N 4º16.728’E)

Distance from Mahón : 0’4 MN ; 5 km

Time from Mahón: 5 min by boat (average speed: 15 knots); 10 min by car

Type of beach: No sand

Anchorage: Sand and rocks . Boat mooring area. Good protection from all winds (protected by the natural harbor of Mahón).

Danger: Medium. Caution because the depth is very shallow (1-3 meters). There is an islet in the center of the bay. Enter and exit close to starboard.

Posidonia: Yes

Gas station: 0’4 MN; Cala’n Bosc

 

SERVICES

NO SERVICES

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Cala Rata in Menorca, how to get there?

You can get to Cala Mitjana or Mitjana beach by different means of transport, for which you can follow different routes that we explain below, so you do not get lost and you can consider different travel options, as you prefer.

The most common route is by car. To get by car to Cala Mitjana in Minorca you must go to the well known Cala Galdana, from Ferreries. It is not necessary to access the town, whether you are coming from Mahón or Ciutadella, you will see the signs to the access road to Cala Galdana before entering Ferreries. Before arriving at this beach of Menorca, on your left you will see signs and a free parking. If you leave your car here, you will have to walk about 1km through a wonderful forest, downhill.

Maybe the way back can be a bit tiring, as it is 20 minutes uphill, but it is certainly the best uphill route! A walk that will allow you to enjoy climbing a slope like never before, thanks to its spectacular oak forest and the remains of logging activity that was done in the area long ago, as silos in which coal was made, lime kilns, cattle huts … You can go discovering the history of Menorca if you read the information panels that you will find along the way, and we recommend you read them on the way back for two main reasons: one, to find a place on the beach as soon as possible and two, to make the return more bearable.

If you prefer, you can do the route by bike, in which case you have to follow the same directions as the road by car.

Another option for access is to use public transportation. There are three bus lines that stop near Cala Mitjana: line 51 Mahón-Alaior-Mercadal, line 52 Ciutadella and line 53 Ferreries. If you choose this option, check the schedules and frequencies because they may vary from one season to another. During the tourist season they stop in Cala Galdana, very close to the parking lot mentioned above in Cala Mitjana. Also to access Cala Mitjana you have to walk a 1 km path, but you can walk through the oak forest, or walk from Cala Galdana along the Camí de Cavalls, which starts from the viewpoint of Sa Punta.

Services near Cala Rata

NO NEARBY SERVICES*.

*We consider them “close” if they are within a radius of 250-300 m approx.

What to see near Cala Rata?

Due to its secluded nature, there are no services available nearby. It is more residential than touristy.

However, its proximity to the port of Mahón makes it possible to enjoy the tranquility that the cove offers without giving up the amenities, restaurants and stores available in the port, which can be reached in just 10 minutes by car.

In addition, if we are in Cala Rata, we recommend to go to the viewpoint located just 500 meters away (about 7 minutes walk), to enjoy a breathtaking panoramic view of the region.

How to get to Cala Rata by boat?

Arriving by boat to Cala Rata is very simple, we will leave the port of Mahon leaving it to starboard to overcome Punta de Cala Figuera. We will find Cala Rata to port and we will have to pass it slightly to make the approach on the SE side of it.

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