Menorca · beach guide
Cala Tortuga — sea conditions
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What to know
- Character: small beach, fine white / pale gold
- Facing: N. Open-water fetch lies toward NE and E, so wind and swell from those directions can enter; land gives stronger shelter toward N, SE, S, SW, W and NW.
- Access: reached on foot
- Parking note: Private cars barred to Favàritx Jun-Sep; shuttle bus from Maó, then ~20-25 min walk on the Camí de Cavalls
- Typical crowds: moderately busy — Wild beach by Favàritx; nudist-tolerant, ~25 min walk
- Local note: clothing-optional
Nearby beaches
- Cala Presili · 0.4 km
- Es Grau · 4.4 km
- Arenal d'en Castell · 7.2 km
- Sa Mesquida · 8.9 km
- Son Parc (Arenal de Son Saura) · 9.4 km
Record provenance
Editorial confidence: low · record reviewed: 2026-07-07. A review date records the data review, not a site visit or a guarantee of present conditions.
No independent public source is attached to this inherited editorial record. Treat its static attributes as low-confidence.
Check conditions on arrival. This forecast is not a safety service; follow official advice, lifeguards and local flags.