Cove · North (Ferreries)
Cala del Pilar
One of Menorca's wildest and most isolated beaches: golden sand beneath red clay cliffs, with not a single facility. The long walk and access controls keep it almost untouched, rewarding only those who make the trek.
What to see and do
- one of the wildest, most isolated beaches in the north
- the walk through pine wood and scrub to the golden sand beneath red clay
- going with nothing and coming back with nothing: not a single facility
Practical information
- Access
- Summer shuttle bus only · seasonal bus service
- Parking
- Capacity-controlled (2026 season): the car park closes once full, and from there a long walk through the woods remains before you reach the sand. Because it asks you to walk, it holds out longer than the southern Ciutadella coves, but in August it is worth arriving early in the morning. There is no point looking for a spot nearby: the lanes are narrow and parking on them is not allowed.
- Best time
- The walk protects it: it does not fill as fast as the famous ones. Even so, in July and August arrive before 9am. Access control runs from 8am to 9pm and stays in place until 15 October.
- Effort
- Tough: a long hike, no services
- Suggested time
- ~5 h
Facts checked on — confirm times and access on the day of your visit.