In this short post, we've shared everything you need to know before you visit Cala Mitjana and its sliver of a sister beach at Cala Mitjanetta.
Updated December 2023
One of the most popular beaches on Menorca, and certainly worthy of the distinction, Cala Mitjana is a great place for a day at a beach which still feels natural and remote.
There's no accommodation on it, no businesses, and no development beyond a whitewash fishing hut and a walking trail between the pine trees, the sand, and the cliffs.
Only accessible by boat or on foot via a manageable 1.2 km trail, Mitjana is popular with families and the less mobile as well as everyone seeking out a beautiful south coast beach in Menorca. Its little sister beach next door, Cala Mitjanetta, is also accessed by the same route.
Here's how to get there, what to bring, and tips on where to stay nearby.
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How To Get To Cala Mitjana
All roads lead to a dusty car park just outside Cala Galdana, a popular tourist resort town on the southern coast. It's actually a good base for this part of the island, with lots of accommodation options, a tourist beach of its own, and excellent connections for day trips - find out more in our Cala Galdana destination guide.
Bus To Cala Mitjana
One of the most accessible of the 'virgin beaches' of the south, Cala Mitjana has good public transport connections from / to elsewhere on the island. The bus stop is also conveniently right outside the car park entrance, just before the roundabout (maps), making it a sensible choice for a beach day trip.
Take Line 51 from Mahón (45 minutes), Line 52 from Ciutadella (30 minutes), or connect to Line 53 in Ferreries (10 minutes); all of these buses have Cala Galdana as their final destination, so you need to disembark at Cala Galdana Rotonda (the roundabout) just before it enters the town proper.
If you miss that stop though, just continue on to Cala Galdana and walk from there, rather than panicking.
You can find Cala Mitjana bus timetables here. Bring enough cash for to pay for tickets on board.
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Drive To Cala Mitjana
The dusty, unpaved Cala Mitjana car park (maps) just outside Cala Galdana, is large and free.
There's capacity for about 250+ vehicles, but don’t be surprised if the car park is at capacity if you arrive after 11 am in summer.
That, plus the car park being the start point to visit another popular beach in Menorca, is why we highly recommend arriving there early (before 10 am, earlier on a summmer weekend) to ensure a space is available.
Driving time is 25 minutes from Ciutadella and 35 minutes from Mahón.
If driving from the Mahón side of the island, note that you’ll have to go round the roundabout and back on yourself before turning right into the car park.
Once off the roundabout, make sure to indicate right to let the parking attendant know you’re trying to get in, otherwise they may wave you on. They’ll indicate which direction to head in order to park up.
If the car park is full, then try to find a space down in Cala Galdana and walk up.
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From Cala Galadana
From the centre of Cala Galdana, it's a 10-minute walk along pavement to the car park and trail startpoint.
Walk The Cami de Cavalls
Hikers can also walk to Cala Mitjana along the Cami de Cavalls, the trail which goes around the coastline of the whole island.
Cala Mitjana is at the beginning of Section 14, and it's a popular option to tag on to Section 13 as well.
The Litoral trail, accessible from Santo Tomas, can also be walked to / from Cala Mitjana.
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The Cala Mitjana Trail & Cala Mitjanetta
From the car park, it's just a 1.2 km signposted walk from the carpark along a defined, mostly smooth downhill track.
That startpoint is here (maps), just to the right of the portaloos and bins.
It takes about fifteen minutes to walk, and you can easily do it in your flip-flops or sandals. For families, it's a very manageable walk for kids and you can take a pushchair on it.
Once you're at the end of the trail, you'll come to a three-way fork: go straight for the Cala Mitjana beach or right to join the Cami, reach Cala Mitjanaetta, or access wooden staircase down to Mitjana.
The swimming is great here, and don't miss the various viewpoints from the cliffs on either side. From Cala Mitjana, you can also take a 10-minute walk to its little sister bay - Mitjanetta - but note that it can disappear when the tide is in and has very limited space. This makes Mitjana & Mitjanetta similar, but also quite different, to the equally famous Cala Macaralla & Cala Macarelleta.
WHAT TO BRING, RESPONSIBLE TRAVEL + FACILITIES
In the Cala Mitjana car park, you'll find toilets and litter bins as well as close to the beach entrance. There are picnic benches in the shade near the beach entrance.
Otherwise, there are no facilities.
If arriving without supplies, there’s a small shop a few minutes walk out of the car park and after the roundabout, on the left hand side, which will sort you out for cold beers and snacks. There's also a woman with a wheelbarrow or under the umbrella on Cala Mitjana selling cold beers and water (€2.50 a pop) or fruits, making a roaring trade.
Most importantly, you are 100% responsible for bringing everything you bring in back out with you - do not litter and do not leave anything behind on the trail.
There are no sunbeds or umbrellas for rent, so it's also necessary to bring your own towels and parasols alongside everything else you'll need for a day at the beach.
Also, there's no phone signal down there.
