Son Saura, Natural beach and park in Ciutadella de Menorca, Spain
Son Saura extends 310 meters in length and 40 meters in width, featuring turquoise waters bordered by Mediterranean vegetation along the coastline.
The area of Son Saura has been part of Menorca's protected landscapes since the island's designation as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1993.
Local families gather at Son Saura during summer evenings for traditional Menorcan picnics, maintaining long-standing island customs of outdoor dining.
Visitors can access Son Saura through a designated parking area located 150 meters from the beach, with limited facilities available on site.
The beach contains two distinct sandy areas, Playa des Banyul and Platja de Bellavista, each offering different swimming and sunbathing conditions.
Location: Ciutadella de Menorca
Elevation above the sea: 2 m
Length: 310 m
Width: 40 m
Address: Son Saura, 07769, Balearic Islands, Spain 07769
GPS coordinates: 39.92766,3.89444
Latest update: March 27, 2025 20:03
Menorca offers remarkable coastal diversity. The island's 200-plus coves and beaches range from long sand stretches like Son Bou, Menorca's largest beach at roughly 1.5 miles (2.4 kilometers), to small secluded coves like Cala Mitjana and Cala Mitjaneta. The northern coast presents reddish sand of volcanic origin at beaches like Cavalleria and Cala Pregonda, while the southern coast displays white sand and turquoise waters at places like Macarella and Turqueta. This geological divide makes the island an appealing destination for visitors seeking varied coastal environments. Some beaches like Punta Prima, Cala Galdana, and Arenal d'en Castell provide full facilities with restaurants, sunbed rentals, and water sports. Others like Cala de Trebalúger, Cala Escorxada, and Binigaus remain natural and undeveloped, accessible via coastal walking trails through Mediterranean vegetation. The sheltered position of most coves ensures calm waters suitable for swimming and snorkeling. Son Bou includes wetlands behind the beach and early Christian basilica ruins. Menorca's coastal variety, from the red cliffs at Cala Morell to the white sands at Son Saura, reflects the island's status as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and provides options for different preferences.
The beaches of Menorca are known for their turquoise waters and fine sand. The coast alternates between natural coves and long stretches of sand. Access to these natural sites can be difficult, but the reward is worth the effort! The island, full of curiosities, offers opportunities to explore historic ports, coastal paths, seaside villages, and magnificent natural sites.
Cala Mitjana
6.7 km
Cala Galdana Bridge
5.7 km
Playa Cala Blanca
6.7 km
Cap d’Artrutx Lighthouse
6 km
Macarella
3.8 km
Platja des Talaier, Menorca
716 m
Cala en Turqueta
1.9 km
Son Catlar
3.4 km
Canyon of Algendar
7.5 km
Poblat de Torretrencada
7.4 km
Cala Macarelleta
3.6 km
Grave of Son Olivaret
5.2 km
Poblat talaiòtic de Torretrencada
7.4 km
Platja de Santandria
7.3 km
Cala Mitjaneta, Menorca
6.5 km
Cala Parejals
3.3 km
Sa Caleta de Ciutadella
7.9 km
Temptacions Kids
7.8 km
Castellar Tower
7.9 km
Torre des Castellar
7.9 km
Creu de terme de Sant Joan de Missa
4.7 km
Cala en Bosc
4.9 km
Playa Cala Galdana
5.7 km
Cala Macarella
3.8 km
Naveta de habitación de Parelleta
6.7 km
Son Xoriguer
4.4 km
Sa Caleta d'en Gorries
7.9 km
Hipogeus de Parella Nova
6.6 kmReviews
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