A large resort by Menorcan standards and one of the oldest on the island, Cala’n Porter is situated on the south coast, in a magnificent setting on the cliffs above a large deep beach. It is easily accessible by both car and bus, and offers everything a visitor could want from a holiday resort.

 The resort itself is to be found on the cliff tops on the east side of a long inlet. The cliffs on the west side are undeveloped and rise steeply above the deep golden beach. The inlet is headed by a valley filled with marshland and fed by the stream barranco de Cala’n Porter, which in its turn feeds a large family of ducks! The main access down to the beach is by the fairly steep and winding road, clearly sign posted from the centre of the resort. There are however a very steep flight of steps going down the side of the cliff, which although a possibly more direct route, is only to be attempted by the energetic, and those wishing to work off the calories obtained through an excess of liquid refreshment the night before! 

The beach itself offers a large expanse of sand and safe bathing. Problems in previous years with the sewage system, which have at times marred the beach, have been extensively and expensively corrected, allowing the beach to return to its former glory. There are both bars and restaurants at beach level, and sun beds, umbrellas and pedaloes are available for hire - everything is on hand, presumably so that once you are down on the beach, you don’t have to trek back up!

 The resort also has something for everyone. Hotels, villas and apartments provide accommodation for the holidaymaker and resident alike. Shops abound, selling everything from freshly baked pastries to souvenirs, and jostle for space with bars and restaurants, catering for every taste, and many offering magnificent views across the bay. Cars are available to hire and there is even a bouncy castle. However there is one establishment that can boast not only magnificent views, but also perhaps the most unusual setting in the resort - The Coves of Xoroi. A bar by day and a disco by night, it is set in a complex of natural caves offering stunning views out to sea, and it certainly provides a venue with a difference in which to boogie the night away!

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