| Sitting in perhaps the island's most photographed cove | | | | indoor/outdoor childrens entertainment area. The whole |
| Cala Galdana is a firm beach and resort favourite on | | | | set in extensive attractive grassed gardens and lots of |
| Menorca | | | | parking. Ideal place for the children to loose their |
| This beautiful cove was formed by the small river | | | | energy and mums to well, do what muns do best at |
| Algendar and today still defines the resort, splitting it | | | | outlet stores. The outdoor entertainment has lots to |
| literally into two distinct areas. On the westerly side, the | | | | climb on,swim in,bounce on and swing from. Bordering |
| main commercial area along with hotels and | | | | the outside area is a for menorca large Snack Bar |
| apartments extending up the hill-definitely holiday resort. | | | | with internet access. |
| To the east is the main beach, which with the | | | | Next door is the Costa Nova Karting track, with |
| exception of the hotel Sol Galvines, is an attractive set | | | | decent sized track. One big bonus of Cala Galdana for |
| of residential and holidays villas overlooking the | | | | those with a taste for something special is that it sits |
| bay-much more homely. | | | | between some beautiful virgin beaches. Reachable by |
| This little river still flows into the sea at Cala Galdana | | | | car (~10 mins.) from resort is Cala Mitjana und |
| and enhances the natural beauty and charm of the | | | | Mitjaneta. Reached on foot from the resort (~45 mins.) |
| resort. There are some beautiful walks along this | | | | There is also a wonderful coastal /inland walk to Cala |
| rivers' valley floor. Often nick-named the "Queen of the | | | | Macarelleta and Cala Macarella duration approx. 50 |
| Calas" Santa Cala Galdana, is one of the most | | | | Minutes. And then beyond to Cala en Turqueta, an |
| beautiful pine clad bays in Menorca. The name itself is | | | | exqusite beach ( 1 1/2 h). There is a fantastic view of |
| a corruption of the Moorish Guad-al-Ana (The | | | | the bay from viewing points above the cliffs on the |
| Barranco of St Anne). | | | | Mirador de Sa Punta reachable by car or up ( a lot) of |
| Cala Galdana lies at the end of the long river valley | | | | steps on the eastern side of the beach. |
| and is reached through attractive countryside from | | | | Another, lower level, view of the resort is from the El |
| Ferreries long the valley ridge and then the road | | | | Mirador bar situated on the rocky "island" at the |
| dramatically sweeps down into the resort. The beach | | | | western end of the beach. The terraces offer views |
| at Cala Galdana is a classic horshore looking up to | | | | out to sea and across the bay itself - certainly worth a |
| attractive 200m high cliffs, the whole being part of pine | | | | drink and a photograph. |
| woodland. The sand falls gently into the waters and | | | | Walks |
| while this makes it ideal for the small children the resort | | | | This part of island has wonderful examples of what |
| is also popular with couples 20-60. | | | | makes Menorcas southern coast beaches so beautiful |
| On the beach are water sports - Jet Skis, snorkelling, | | | | and dreamy. Santa Cala Galdana is just one example |
| windsurfing, pedalos and is served by a number of | | | | of this, it being situated at the end of the Algendar |
| beach side cafe Bar restaurants as well as public | | | | Gorge. |
| toilets. The commercial area has bars and restaurants | | | | Activities |
| with varying tastes and prices. As they are mostly | | | | The Audax Hotel Sports & Nature Activities Centre |
| located together it is best to stroll and take the pick of | | | | offers a variety of activities such as hiking, rod fishing, |
| the ones that take your fancy. | | | | mountain bike excursions, canoeing, diving and tennis. |
| S'Escopinya bakery in the commercial centre is | | | | Spa & Wellness |
| popular for freshly made sandwiches/ Simple meals | | | | If you feel like being pampered there is a Spa facility |
| as well as those with a big sweet tooth for pastries. | | | | open to non residents at the Hotel Audax Spa & |
| See and Do | | | | Wellness Centre. Located at the Audax Hotel at the |
| So what about venturing away from the pool or | | | | western edge of the beach. There is a beauty and |
| beach side, what's on offer? How about a late | | | | 700 square metres relaxation centre with great views |
| afternoon / evening trip to Ciutadella is a most to stroll | | | | over the beach. The spa circuit lasts around one and a |
| around the romantic old city, people watch at the Cafe | | | | half hours. |
| Bars, take in a Tapas or two, do some shopping and | | | | Son Martorellet, on the road to Sant Cala Galdana is |
| watching the locals enjoy their city. | | | | an equestrian centre with horse shows and other |
| Ferreries by bus on a saturday morning where in the | | | | activities. Open to visit the stables every day except |
| main square locals farmers and handicrafts people | | | | Sunday from 10.00 to 13.00 and 15.00 to 20.00 hrs. |
| offer their wares in a very pleasant market. There are | | | | Afternoon mini-show Monday, Wednesday and |
| regular bus services to Ciutadella ( 4 time daily ), | | | | Thursday 15.30 hrs. Training of the horses Monday, |
| Ferreries ( 9 times daily ) At Ferreries you can change | | | | Wednesday and Friday 18.00 to 20.00 hrs. |
| to other island destinations. | | | | In the west of the island near to Ciutadella you will find |
| Castillo Menorca combines an 'out if town' outlet | | | | more of the islands historical legacy. |
| store(clothing,perfumes) and souvenirs centre with | | | | |