Cala En Porter

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Location

Menorca
Spain
39° 52' 14.88" N, 4° 7' 55.308" E
ES
General info: 

Cala en Porter was one of Menorcas first beach resorts and its popularity has lasted until this day. This beach where also the town got its name is spacious one with tall cliffs on both sides creating a dramatic backdrop.

As typical in Menorca, the water is crystal clear and ideal for snorkeling. Pedalboats and umbrellas are also available. The beach is popular among families, which is no wonder considering that it is located right next to the town with restaurants, shops and hotels nearby.

If you are going to Cala en Porter, make sure not to miss one of Menorcas popular attractions Caves of Xoroi that are located on top of the left side cliff. The legend says that man called Xoroi has carved these caves into the rock. The views are totally magnificient but a bit pricey, 15€ to get in. The price includes one drink however. Around 11pm the caves turn into bar and night club.

Getting there: 

There is a free parking lot almost next to the beach.

Costs: 

The beach is free.

Interesting places nearby

Little family ski resort, Serre-Eyraud oversees the Champsaur valley. Situated on the Orcières Merlette commune, this typical mountain village opens you its doors...

At the gates of Queyras and the Guil valley, sat on the edge of a mountain overlooking Mont Pelvoux and the Massif des Ecrins, the ski resort of Risoul.

Ristolas has a small ski area with three parallel drag lifts, but is close to the larger village of Abries, with which it is jointly marketed, that has a larger ski area including a new six seater chair lifts.

BASE: 3608ft
SUMMIT: 5249ft
VERTICAL DROP: 1640ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 4
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 4

BASE: 2952ft
SUMMIT: 5085ft
VERTICAL DROP: 2132ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 2
Gondolas: 0
Chairs: 0
Surface: 1

The magnificent Saanenland at the heart of the Bernese Oberland caters for your every wish. Numerous lifts carry you up to the mountain of your dreams. And a 220 km network of slopes leads you back down again.