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

At the bottom of Midi Peak of Bigorre, the Mongie-Barèges, you find the Tourmalet field, by many considered to be the best skiing area in the French Pyrenees.

The charming little ski town of La Norma in the heart of the Savoyard French Alps is located at 1350 metres in altitude, on a vast tree covered plateau which leads to the Vanoise mountain range and further on, the upper valley of the Arc

Settled on the west of Pyrenees, at a height of 1650 meters, the Pierre Saint Martin is a ski resort with a magnificent landscape.

BASE: 4921ft
SUMMIT: 7217ft
VERTICAL DROP: 2296ft

NO. OF. LIFTS: 13
Gondolas: 1
Chairs: 4
Surface: 9

La Plagne is a beautiful place – a plateau surrounded by the great snow covered alpine peaks. You have to say this first because it has a reputation for ugly buildings.

Right at the heart of the Haute-Tarentaise region of the French Alps, the friendly resort of La Rosière (1850 m).