How To Spend A Week In Cala Galdana

The southern Menorcan gem of Cala Galdana is one of the most popular places visitorschoose to make a base – and there are no prizes for guessing why. With its gorgeoushorseshoe-shaped bay, stunning beaches, rugged cliffs and tranquil pine forests, the resortis truly picture-perfect and has the charm to back it up.

From families and groups of friends to romantic couples looking for a quiet getaway, anyonewho rents a Cala Galdana villa for a week or more will leave with a suitcase full of memoriesand a desire to be back as soon as possible.

A Week of Sun, Sea, Sand and More

If Menorca is on the cards for your next holiday, here’s how you could spend a week – or somuch longer...

Beaches, Beaches Everywhere

From your base in a Cala Galdana villa, if you have access to a car you could choose adifferent beach in the surrounding area for every day of the week and still not get throughhalf of them. The beach in the resort itself, however, is nothing short of spectacular, so youmay not want to leave.

The curving bay measures around 400 metres and is protected at both ends by cliffs. Thecrystal clear shallow waters are very safe and the fine white sand makes for a joy betweenyour toes. Along with sunbeds and umbrellas there are plenty of places to grab a cold drinkor food. If you spent every one of your seven days at this beach, nobody would blame you.

Water Sports Galore

If you’ve ever had a hankering to try something new, this is a great place to make a start,with plenty of dedicated operators offering beginner lessons in a range of water sportsincluding paddle surfing, snorkelling and even sport fishing. Kayaking is a popular activityhere, too, with the protected conditions perfect for a leisurely few hours on the water. What aplace to discover a new passion!

Sightseeing by Pedal or Foot Power

Cycling and hiking are very popular around the resort – simply because it seems purposemade for this mode of sightseeing. As part of the famous Cami de Cavalls, the coastal trailwill take you on a delightful journey to secret coves and beaches and introduce you to arange of flora and fauna, while inland trails will take you through cool pine forests andpicturesque interior nature spots. Whether you choose to rent a bike and cycle the trails ordon your boots and do it on foot, this is the very best way to really get to know the area at arelaxed pace.

Explore Further Afield

If you’re staying a week in your Cala Galdana villa and you have access to a car, you shoulddefinitely get out and about to visit either or both Ciutadella and Mahón. While you probablywon’t exactly get sick of lazing around the beaches, sometimes it’s nice to go in search ofsome culture as well. Ciutadella (about 25 minutes away) has some lovely architecture liningits charming streets and it’s a wonderful place to soak up the storied heritage. Mahón, thecapital, is only about half an hour away in the other direction, and is renowned for itsGeorgian architecture and the excellent museum.

So, do you think all that could keep you entertained for a week? The problem is, once you’resettled into a fabulous Cala Galdana villa you may never want to set foot outside the doorexcept to take a dip in the pool. If so, be our guest!

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Brenda Jaaback, Managing Director of Bartle Holidays, is a renowned Menorca expert. Fromits history to its people and from its wildlife to its cuisine - no secret of the island remainshidden to her. Personally selecting the finest properties for her clients, Brenda is the go-toperson for anyone planning a relaxing holiday in Cala Galdana villa or any of the other excellentresorts on Menorca. Bartle Holidays makes no warranty as to the accuracy of informationcontained in this article and excludes any liability of any kind for the information.