The Ultimate Cala en Porter Menorca Guide For Your Next Trip

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A short journey from the Menorca airport and capital Mahon, Cala en Porter Menorca is a perfect destination for families and couples alike.

Cala en Porter Menorca

Cala en Porter Overview

One of the earliest resorts in Menorca, Cala en Porter, sometimes referred to as Cala’n Porter is a particularly popular family friendly resort. It’s south facing location provides beautiful sunrises and sunsets, ample accommodation to choose from and also some fantastic restaurants to chose from.

The surprisingly large beach with shallow waters and gentle waves make it perfect for children, the surrounding high cliffs provide perfect hiking trails through the Camí de Cavalls for adults and particularly close to the capital, Mahon.

Cala en Porter Beach

The main beach in Cala en Porter is right on the doorstep of the town itself, almost rectangular in shape, protected by cliffs either side, shallow waters and gentle waves make it perfect for families and smaller children.

With the cliffs either side providing natural protection, they also provide great opportunities for snorkelling and other water sports such as kayaking or even the more relaxing pedalos. For those wanting a more relaxing beach experience, the large size provides opportunities to sneak off to the edges to enjoy the sunshine and relax.

cala en porter beach menorca

The beach at Cala en Porter has some convenient facilities at close location. To the side of the beach is a public toilet, public parking and lifeguard on duty. You can also find companies for kayak, pedalos. canoe, paddleboard hire and more. Slightly further away from the beach you have additional parking.

Please note, access to the beach is either down the road which is relatively steep and winding. Alternatively you have a set of steep steps opposite a small souvenir shop.

On the beach itself there is a helpful walkway allowing you to get to the sea if you’re less able bodied. Our Menorca Mobility Scooter Hire guide has further information on mobility scooter hire as well as what other beaches have greater access.

Cala en Porter Town & Cala en Porter Amenities

With many villas and accommodation in Cala’n Porter there are of course amenities dotted around to take advantage of.

Firstly, ATMs in Cala en Porter. Towards the centre of the resort you have a bunch of ATMs, within the Siesta Mar apartments you have a Euronet ATM, next to the Hong Ye Supermarket you have another Euronet ATM. Next to Casa Tia Tapas you have another Euronet ATM.

Next up, local Cala en Porter Tobacco shop. This is located opposite the Ayashe Lounge & Sound bar, the Estanco Cala en Porter. Finally, the local laundrette, Cala en Porter Lavanderia.

Supermarkets in Cala en Porter

There are plenty of villas in Cala en Porter which typically means self-catering. This also means you may have to buy a significant amount of food and drink throughout your stay. Therefore, you may be best served to head to our Menorca Supermarket guide. Which highlights the biggest, best and cheapest supermarkets around the island as well as supermarkets in other resorts. The proximity to Mahon means you will be able to save money by heading to one of the larger supermarkets in the area.

Shopping in Cala en Porter

There’s more to Cala’n Porter shopping that just supermarkets, although we definitely recommend taking a bus ride into Mahon for the day and wandering around the streets. There are a couple of shops in Cala en Porter worth visiting.

Cala en Porter Markets

During the summer months there is a local market in Cala en Porter. The flea market takes place on Mondays and Thursdays from May to October, 19:00 to 23:00. Located on Plaça de Mevis and Plaça de cala en Porter.

Nearby Mahon has plenty of markets. Check out our Menorcan markets guide for further information on all markets on the island.

Cala en Porter Healthcare

Health is always important and we have our detailed Menorca Healthcare Guide here. Fortunately Cala’n Porter has a 24 hour medical service available which can be found below, alongside a couple of pharmacies as well as being in close proximity to local hospitals in Mahon.

However there are no local dentists, you will need to head to

Cala en Porter Pharmacy

For any non-urgent medical attention local pharmacies can be very helpful. Cala en Porter has two pharmacies, Farmacia Palmer Barceló & Farmacia. Both located near the central main road in the resort.

Healthcare in Cala en Porter

Juaneda Cala en Porter

You also have the final option of heading to either of the state run, or private hospitals that are located in Mahon City or Ciutadella City.

State Mahon Hospital Details

Address: Ronda de Malbúger, 1 07703, Maó
Hospital Mateu Orfila switchboard telephone number: +34 971 487 000

State Ciutadella Hospital Details

Address: C/ Sant Antoni Maria Claret, s/n, 07760 Ciutadella
Canal Salat Health Centre telephone number: +34 971 480 112

Private Hospital Juaneda Mahon Clinic

Address: Av. de Vives Llull, 6, 07703, Maó
Juaneda Mahon Clinic telephone number: +34 971 351 115

Private Hospital Juaneda Ciutadella

Address: Camí de sa Caleta, s/n, 07760 Ciutadella de Menorca
Juaneda Mahon Clinic telephone number: +34 971 480 505

Cala en Porter Restaurants

Ample restaurants in Cala en Porter makes it difficult to pick out a handful. However we’ve done just that and selected some of our favourites of the Cala’n Porter restaurants that come with fantastic reviews too. We’ve also listed other notable restaurants in the area so you don’t have to search high and low for your next dinner in Cala en Porter.

Casa Tia Tapas Cala en Porter

A superbly typical Spanish spot serving up delightful tapas. Crispy cod fish balls, beef with peppers, the ever popular patatas bravas, garlic prawns, lamb dumplings, beautiful local cheeses and almost everything in-between.

Unfortunately they don’t have a website, however if you’re in the area pop in, the service is excellent. Their location is here.

Lorengo Cala en Porter

In the heart of the town you can find another Spanish/Menorcan style restaurant in the name of Lorengo Cala en Porter. Serving up an array of local traditional dishes to more international cuisines to satisfy any tourist. The varied menu serves up traditional local dishes from grilled squid and cuttlefish, as well as octopus, to Menorcan entrecôte, Menorcan style burgers, pizzas and more. With fantastic reviews Lorengo Cala en Porter is worth a visit, great value, pleasant service.

You can find Lorengo’s location in Cala’n Porter here.

Samoa Cala en Porter

Onto another great local restaurant. Although strangely not much to do with the nation of Samoa. Their reviews and plenty of them, mean a delightful dinner is to be had at Samoa.

Samoa Cala en Porter serves up plentiful starters from salads and grilled prawns to stuffed peppers and Iberian ham and local cheeses.

The mains at the Samoa Cala en Porter vary too from local fish in the form of squid, salmon, Menorcan style sea bass and more. Their meat dishes are varied too with plenty of choice of beef, pork and chicken. Additional traditional Spanish and Menorcan dishes come in the form of Paellas and the infamous lobster stew. Tapas for everyone, pizzas and burgers finish off the menu alongside a variety of desserts.

You can find the Cala en Porter Samoa location here and menu on their website here.

Pizzeria 500⁰ grados Cala en Porter

Next up something slightly different than the above, but very familiar amongst the world, pizza. Pizzeria 500⁰ grados Cala en Porter provides everything you would expect from a pizzeria. Delightful choice with plenty of ingredients including mushrooms, various cheeses, meats and more. Why not try the Menorquina pizza featuring traditional Sobrasada sausage and honey? Or perhaps a courgette and olive pizza? The choice is fantastic.

Many great reviews have made it a favourite for eat in or takeaway pizzas. You can Pizzeria 500⁰ grados’ location here.

Other Notable Restaurants In Cala en Porter

As we highlighted earlier there are many restaurants in Cala en Porter. Therefore we’ve listed a few more below with helpful links to their locations.

Cala en Porter Nightlife

The nightlife in Cala en Porter, like most of the coastal resorts in relatively laidback with bars offering up late night drinks. Although the nightlife in Cala en Porter is slightly better than most other resorts on the island, mainly due to the increased amount of villas and apartments in the area.

Additionally, Cala en Porter is home to one of the most unique bars and club on the island. The cave club Cova d’en Xoroi. For more information head over to our dedicated Cova d’en Xoroi club guide.

Alternatively, you can head to Mahon and experience the late night café and bar culture first hand.

Bars in Cala en Porter

Around the town and into the evening, the nightlife in Cala en Porter can certainly keep you entertained. Starting at the central main road connection you’ll come across The Village Pub, serving up classic home style meals and big breakfasts to boot, as well as draft beer. Pub quizzes and other entertainment all throughout the summer season.

Opposite the park you have something you’ve come to expect in many popular holiday resorts, particularly around Europe, the Irish pub. Bar O’Brave’s Irish Pub Cala en Porter is what you can find in the resort. Everything you can expect throughout summer from an Irish bar in Europe, live music, live sport, Guinness on draft, beer buckets, food a plenty. However the unique part about Cala en Porter’s Bar O’Brave’s Irish Pub is the onsite swimming pool for guests, fantastic for children and adults to cool down whilst enjoying some food and drink.

Just next door to The Village Pub you have the relatively simple Poolside Bar, relatively simple, unglamourous but ideal for sitting on the streetside and watching the world go round.

Last up we have Cala en Porter’s Bar Merlin. A friendly bar serving up food and drinks, as well as a spot to watch live sport during your visit. British owned, a simple set up and plenty of Newcastle United memorabilia on the walls.

Cocktail bars in Cala en Porter

Across the road from The Village Pub & Poolside Bar you have a quaint cocktail bar in the form of Gorgeous Bar Oliver’s, ideal when sat in the summer sun or evening warmth, choose from traditional cocktails such as Mojito’s, Long Island Iced Tea, Sex On the Beach.

Next to to Gorgeous Bar Oliver’s, you have the larger Bar Cocteleria Aloha. Aloha bar Cala en Porter serves up fantastic cocktails for all, in some quirky glasses. Cosmopolitans, Mai Tai’s and plenty more, all with live music throughout summer to keep you entertained.

However last up is for nightlife in Cala en Porter is the hotel Club Menorca, which offers probably the best views over the Cala’n Porter beach and bay. Head up to cliff top hotel bar for cocktails and drinks whilst watching the boats come in and out, beach fills up and empties with guests and the world passes you by. As well as an impressive sunset to end the evening.

Cala en Porter Cafés

Dotted around Cala en Porter you can find more traditional café style bars serving up refreshing drinks and a spot of food. For instance Snack Bar Pito’s, Bar Restaurant Pons and Rustic Bar Cala.

Cala en Porter Activities & Things To Do In Cala en Porter

The island of Menorca has plenty on offer which can be some great alternatives than some activities Cala en Porter has to offer. We’ve already created plenty of guides around our website to tempt you. For example, feel free to explore our 20 amazing things to do in Menorca guide, our Menorcan fiestas guide, markets in Menorca guide or visiting the highest point in Menorca.

However, below we’ve got plenty of local activities in Cala en Porter you can do.

Locally and towards the central trunk of Cala en Porter you have a relatively large children’s play area. Next you have a local skate park, towards the south east of the resort. Just next door you have a small football area Poliesportiu de Cala en Porter. More free activities in Cala en Porter include the hiking travel of the Camí de Cavalls, route 16 of Son Bou – Cala en Porter, as well as route 17 of Cala en Porter to Binissafúller. The fantastic Cala n Porter beach is another free option which can include snorkelling around the rocky cliffs of the bay, pedalo, kayak and canoe hire are also relatively inexpensive things to do in Cala en Porter.

Another great option is hiring a car an exploring other resort towns or inland towns in the island such as Alaior, Ferreries, Son Bou, Fornells and plenty more. Search for Cala en Porter car hire here.

Cala en Porter Excursions

Although sometimes exploring you may just want someone to take care of everything. With that in mind we’ve picked out some of our favourite Cala en Porter tours that are organised and you can sit back, relax and let someone else do all of the work.

The below Cala en Porter excursions allow you to explore the island of Menorca, taking in the sights, sounds and smells without the stress of organising buses, hiring a car and everything in between.

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Cala en Porter Hotels & Accommodation

It’s particularly large beach, with shallow, calm waters, cliff tops and protected bay have made Cala en Porter hotels and accommodation plentiful, with some fantastic views of the beach, coast, cliffs and countryside. We’ve conveniently listed below some of our favourite hotels in Cala en Porter with short snippets of information and a link of where you can book them.

Hotel Torralbenc Cala en Porter

Although not in the town of Cala en Porter itself, we have to mention Hotel Torralbenc Cala en Porter. Located just on the outskirts of the town and a former farmhouse has now been converted into a countryside boutique hotel with pool, spa, restaurant that features on our top 7 Menorcan restaurants list.

A particularly small and intimate countryside hotel, the Torralbenc provides a good variety of room types of doubles and superior doubles in the form of their uniquely named Torralbenc Cottage, Grand Sea View, Garden Cottage, Sea View, Superior and Albenc. Featuring hotel amenities you’ve come to expect of air-conditioning, internet access, TV and safety deposit box.

The facilities aren’t plentiful but 5 star service certainly makes up for that. However they have almost everything you’d expect. Outdoor swimming pool, fitness room and onsite restaurant.

Explore what the Hotel Torralbenc Cala en Porter has to offer here.

Sa Barrera Hotel Cala en Porter

An adults only hotel that although didn’t feature on our Menorca ultimate adults only hotels list is definitely worth going into more detail on our Cala n Porter hotels list.

The Sa Barrera Hotel Cala en Porter located in the town just of the centre atrium to the west provides fantastic views and relaxed environment, all at a short walk to most amenities in the town.

Sa Barrera Hotel menorca

At only 26 rooms in total the Sa Barrera Hotel Cala en Porter is a relatively intimate offering. With various room types available all focussed around serving 2 people, being adults only. However, you have pool views, sea views, terraces available, ground floors and top floors. The Sa Barrera Hotel rooms have something for everyone. All coming with private balconies or terraces, TVs, safety deposit boxes, ensuite bathrooms, coffee and tea making facilities, large wardrobes and air-conditioning.

Being a 3 star hotel, facilities are somewhat limit. That being said, you have an outdoor pool, laundry service, wi-fi throughout the hotel, cocktail bar and terrace. Short walks to the local beach, cliff tops bars, beach clubs and resort restaurants and bars mean great reviews on Tripadvisor are plentiful.

You can book the Sa Barrera Hotel here.

Seth Playa Azul Cala en Porter

Next up, probably the largest hotel in Cala en Porter, the Playa Azul. The Playa Azul Cala en Porter offers 125 rooms spread across 4 floors with offer some fantastic views overlooking the beach, cliffs and countryside across the bay.

Part of the Seth Hotel group, Playa Azul room types vary from basic and standard doubles to larger bungalow offerings with 2 rooms. All having optional sea views overlooking the beach of Cala’n Porter.

Another 3 star offering means hotel facilities are somewhat limited. However, an onsite outdoor swimming pool and children’s pool, weekly entertainment throughout summer, lawn children’s playground, wi-fi, snack bar and restaurant.

The onsite buffet restaurant serves up breakfast, lunch and dinner providing international and local cuisine. As well as onsite bar that provides a variety of lunchtime snacks and family favourites.

You can book the Seth Hotels Playa Azul Cala en Porter here.

Club Menorca Cala en Porter

A beautiful guest house set on the cliff tops the Club Menorca Cala en Porter offers spectacular views of the beach, bay and cliffs beneath. Another adults only offering in the resort mean peace, tranquillity and no children is the norm here.

Club Menorca Cala en Porter Menorca

However, built into the cliffside make this hotel relatively tricky to reach. Therefore, if you’re unstable on your feet or have accessibility issues then steer clear. The 53 steps from the road to the hotel aren’t easy.

The rooms are all bed and breakfast with regards to board and the types vary around two people, with standard king rooms, double room and king room. Room amenities sea views, air-conditioning, ensuite showers, wi-fi and safety deposit box.

Although another 3 star in the resort, mainly due to it’s facilities shouldn’t put you off. Elegantly finished with a clean and fresh finish. A fantastic onsite restaurant, bar with terrace, and local beach down the cliffs if everything you should need. There’s no onsite swimming pool or gym, which limit the star rating of this hotel.

You can book the Club Menorca Cala en Porter directly here, or on Booking.com.

Osprey Menorca Hotel

On your morning stroll down to the local beach at Cala n Porter you’ll come across the Osprey Menorca Hotel (formerly called the IBB Paradís Blau). A simple, yet stylish hotel with beach themed decor throughout.

Osprey Menorca hotel Cala en Porter room types vary with something for all. Double, triple and superior rooms featuring ensuite bathrooms, air-conditioning, balconies, TV, safety deposit boxes and wi-fi make for a comfortable stay.

Another 3 star offering means the Osprey Menorca hotel Cala en Porter has limited facilities but enough to make for a pleasant stay. Onsite rooftop bar terrace restaurant, serving buffet breakfast and a la carte lunch and dinner, outdoor swimming pool with sun lounges and Balinese style beds,

You can book the Osprey Menorca hotel Cala en Porter directly here or Booking.com.

More Cala n Porter Hotels & Accommodation

For more Cala n Porter accommodation feel free to use our partners of choice for holidays to Menorca, On The Beach, Lastminute.com and luxury villas Top Villas.

Cala en Porter Apartments

Not everyone wants to stay in a hotel, some enjoy apartments with the choice to cook their own food, explore the local restaurants and the freedom it brings. In our guide above we featured various local supermarkets. However you can also explore our supermarkets in Menorca guide should you need.

Nelva Resort and Hotels

First on our Cala n Porter apartments list comes in the form the aparthotel Nelva Resort and Hotels. Located towards the south of the resort and featuring 60 apartments of 1, 2 or 3 bedrooms that come fully equipped, mean there’s something for everyone at the Nelva Resort Cala en Porter.

Nelva Resort Cala en porter Menorca

The apartments on offer at the Nelva resort all come with fantastic amenities for self-catering. Wi-fi, heating and air-conditioning, fully equipped kitchen, living room with TV, private bathrooms, buffet breakfast, laundry and more.

Another 3 star hotel in the area, which as you may expect mean facilities and limited. However the Nelva Resort still offers an outdoor swimming pool with hammocks, sun loungers and parasols, bar restaurant and terrace with live evening music throughout summer.

Again you can book directly at Nelva Resort Cala en Porter here or on Booking.com.

Siesta Mar

Next up we have the Siesta Mar Cala en Porter apartments, right in the heart of the town itself. One of the largest accommodations in Cala’n Porter with 240 self catering apartments spread over 3 floors and various buildings.

Siesta Mar Cala en Porter Menorca

Multiple room type options are available in the Siesta Mar from smaller and larger 1 bedroom apartments, to various 2 bedroom apartments for slightly larger groups of 4 people. Plenty of room amenities come as standard including air-conditioning, safety deposit box, shower or bath, kettle, iron, TV and more.

Being another 3 star, facilities aren’t as plentiful as many larger hotels. But you can enjoy a larger outdoor swimming pool with sun loungers and parasols and snack bar.

Explore prices and availability of the Siesta Mar Menorca here.

Cala en Porter Villas

Villas in Cala en Porter are plentiful, with great choice available from various companies. Scroll up and you’ll find some of our favourite restaurants in the area, but no doubt you’ll want to bring in some additional supplies for your stay. Therefore you may want our supermarkets in Menorca guide to help save some money on a large food shop!

The choice can be quite overwhelming, from large 8 bedroom options with everything you may need, or more intimate villas, with private pools, sea and beach views, there’s something for all.

We always recommend double checking with your villa provider on amenities. However most villas in Cala’n Porter come with a fully equipped kitchen, dining area and a private pool. Not all come with air-conditioning or car parking.

Cala en Porter villas can be found on various websites such as the below:

Villa Plus Cala’n Porter Villas
Jet2 Villas Cala en Porter
Cala en Porter Solmar Villas
Simply Owners Villas Cala’n Porter

Cala en Porter Transport

Cala en Porter Bus Routes

Buses to and from Cala en Porter provide an affordable way to explore the island and get around, convenient too.

However they require some planning, particularly if you plan to from Cala en Porter to Ciutadella, with no direct bus route. A similar story if you want to reach some of the other coastal resorts. Therefore you will need to head to Mahon or Alaior, then take an onwards bus.

With all buses on the island of Menorca, double check times and routes as these may change throughout the seasons.

31 Menorca Bus Service

Maó – Sant Climent – Cala en Porter
(Maó / Sant Climent / Cala en Porter / Hospital Mateu Orfila / Maó)
Further details on Line 31 can be accessed here.

33 Menorca Bus Service

Cala en Porter – Alaior
(Cala en Porter / Alaior)
Additional information on line 33 can be found here.

Cala en Porter Taxis

Please ensure you are familiar with Menorca taxi rules, which we’ve featured on some of our other resort guides such as Son Bou and Cala’n Bosch.

To book a taxi in Cala en Porter you can either book one directly on the official website here. Alternatively wait at the designated taxi ranks around the island, called Paradas de Taxi. Here are the taxi rank locations on the island.

Cala en Porter Taxi Rules

The taxi rules in Cala’n Porter are the same as everywhere else on the island, but as a reminder:

  • There are no private hire companies in Menorca such as Uber or Bolt
  • You can book a taxi in multiple ways; Menorca official website here, designated taxi ranks around the island, locations here.
  • Regulated and visible fare price
  • 4 passengers only

Taxi transfers from Mahon Airport to Cala en Porter take approximately 10 – 15 minutes, one of the shortest journeys. There’s a taxi rank at Mahon Airport just outside of the main airport terminal. Costing around €15 one way.

Cala en Porter Car Hire

Car hire in Cala en Porter is possible with a few companies in the area with local offices, including Autos Máximo, Menorca Car Hire – Autos Amigo & Binicars Menorca.

However, for the best value for money book in advance and search among various providers using our search for Cala en Porter car hire here.

Airport Transfers from Mahon Airport to Cala en Porter

Cala’n Porter to Mahon Airport is probably the quickest resort to reach, taking around 10 – 15 minutes. Check out our in-depth Menorca airport guide here.

You can reach Cala en Porter from Mahon airport multiple ways including car hire, taxi, shared transfers and even local buses. Local bus being the most difficult with no direct buses – so head to our Menorca bus guide for further information if local bus is your preferred method. However, our advice would be simply jump into a taxi due to ease, speed and short distance.

Shared Airport Transfer Service To Cala en Porter

A shared shuttle service will cost you approximately €5-10pp, one way. Although, due to its Cala’n Porters proximity to the Menorca airport, we would advise a taxi. However some companies that offer shuttle services are below that we like are:

You can also search a variety of airport transfers to Cala en Porter on Holiday Extras here.

Airport Taxi transfer to Cala en Porter

The official Menorca taxi service price this journey at around €15 one way. Taxi transfers from Mahon Airport to Cala en Porter resorts are approximately 10 – 15 minutes. There’s also taxi rank at Mahon Airport just outside of the main airport terminal for easy access.

The official Menorca taxi website is https://www.taxismenorca.com/en/home

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