Nick-named the “Queen of the Calas” and situated on the south coast just 11km from Ferreries, is Cala Galdana, one of the most beautiful pine clad bays in Menorca. The name itself is a corruption of the Moorish Guad-al-Ana (The Barranco of St Anne) after whom a nearby farm is named.

It is what picture postcards are made of. Pine clad cliffs enclose a large horse shoe shaped bay, with emerald green waters and gently shelving pale gold sand. The urbanization with its typical selection of villas, hotels, apartments, bars and restaurants, nestles into the pine wooded valley behind the bay. A small river, The Algendar, flows into the sea here and enhances the natural beauty and charm of the resort.

However, undoubtedly the best view of the bay is from the bar situated on the rocky “island” at the western end of the beach. Called El Mirador, it can easily be reached by a footbridge, or for those ever tolerant parents with children, by a short climb up some rocks from the beach. Views extend both out to sea and across the bay itself - certainly worth a photograph.

All the usual facilities are available, both on the beach and within the urbanization, added to this the calm waters lend themselves admirably to safe bathing, boating and a wide selection of water sports.

For those who prefer to take their exercise on dry land, the surrounding hills and cliffs offer ample scenic walks and opportunities for shaded picnics.

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