City & resort
Cala Galdana
Ferreries, Menorca · 🇪🇸 Spain
NotableEurope
Menorca's grand horseshoe — shallow turquoise water ringed by pine cliffs and easy comforts.
Open Cala Galdana on the interactive map →- Sea temperature
- ~25°C in the warm season
- Water
- Shallow, milky turquoise
- Sand
- Fine white-gold sand curving in a near-perfect horseshoe
- Swimming
- Very sheltered and shallow — one of Menorca's easiest family swims
- Best time to visit
- Jun-Sep
- Setting
- A pine-rimmed horseshoe bay where the Algendar gorge meets the sea, backed by low-key resort hotels
- Beach type
- City & resort
- Region
- Europe
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Cala Galdana: frequently asked questions
Where is Cala Galdana?
Cala Galdana is at Ferreries, on the coast of Spain.
What is the sea temperature at Cala Galdana?
In the warm season the sea at Cala Galdana reaches about 25°C. Shallow, milky turquoise.
When is the best time to visit Cala Galdana?
The best time to visit Cala Galdana is Jun-Sep. Europe's beach season peaks in July and August, with June and September quieter and cheaper.
What kind of sand does Cala Galdana have?
Cala Galdana has fine white-gold sand curving in a near-perfect horseshoe.
Is Cala Galdana good for swimming?
Very sheltered and shallow — one of Menorca's easiest family swims.