Cavalleria Beaches, Sand beach in Es Mercadal, Menorca, Spain

Cavalleria Beaches are two relatively wide beaches of reddish-brown sand in the municipality of Es Mercadal, on Menorca's northern coast. They measure about 650 metres long and 70 metres wide, and lie within the North Menorca Marine Reserve. Remains of recent military constructions stand near the sand.

A Roman trading settlement called Sanisera operated here from the first to sixth century, making this bay an important port in ancient times. The ruins of this settlement lie nearby and mark the area's early human occupation.

The beach forms part of the Camí de Cavalls, a traditional coastal path used by locals for generations that connects different coves along the island. This old route reveals how people have long explored and moved through this coastline.

A rough walk of about 15 minutes leads down from the free parking area to reach the beach. Visitors should bring water and snacks, as there are no cafés or food services available at the beach itself.

The beach lies within the North Menorca Marine Reserve, and the dunes behind it are fragile enough that cars cannot reach the sand: visitors park by the road to Cap de Cavalleria and walk 5 to 10 minutes. Remains of recent military constructions stand near the beach.