Cala en Forcat
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Cala en Forcat is recognized as one of the most beautiful coves in Menorca, often described as a stunning spot for snorkeling with its clear waters and rich marine life. Visitors appreciate the picturesque setting and the tranquil atmosphere, making it a great getaway for families and those seeking relaxation.
However, some users have expressed concerns about the impact of nearby tourism, specifically an imposing hotel that detracts from the natural beauty. Accessibility can be an issue, particularly for those with disabilities, and the area can become quite busy, especially during peak times.
Highlights:
- Beautiful and clear waters ideal for snorkeling
- Stunning natural surroundings
- Family-friendly, with opportunities for cliff jumping
Points of concern:
- Overcrowding during peak times
- Nearby hotel affecting views
- Accessibility for disabled visitors is limited
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Below you will find 44 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Cala en Forcat.
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Positive experience: Wonderful cove easy access , small beach and cliff areas for sitting. Bring a cheap snorkel set to see the many fish swimming around your feet.
Fantastic experience: Great cove and sunbathing spots loads of fish to snorkel around and multi coloured crabs to see.... There is a little beach to sit or sunbathe on and jumping spots around the cliffs stunning area and outside our hotel a great waterpark to use and little shops and pubs outside to enjoy a drink and food and some karaoke lol... Brilliant fun and great staff....
Positive experience: Very narrow, terrible accessibility for disabled people, quite busy, water nice and clear though!
Fantastic experience: It's a beautiful and clean beach. There are many fish and some little crabs. There is an easy entrance to the shallow and deep areas. There aren't too many people in the afternoon, and there are stairs to get in and out of the water. I recommend coming.
Fantastic experience: Amazing place with warm clear water. Lots of fishes for snorkeling going in the beach by the stairs down next to big hotel.
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Fantastic experience: Perfecta por accesibilidad, cercanía de supermercado, hotel, cafetería.... Nosotros siempre vamos cuando estamos en Menorca.
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Positive experience: Very narrow, terrible accessibility for disabled people, quite busy, water nice and clear though!
Positive experience: Small cove with some sand and platforms to lay towels. The water is very clear and calm. Access is by some stairs. We really liked it.
Positive experience: Small coves at the end of a ravine. Sand and a couple of cement platforms. Ideal bathing area. There is a hotel right above, so don't expect spectacular views. Different accesses via cement stairs.
Positive experience: This beautiful beach with views for photography lovers is located in the municipality of Ciudadela (Dolphins urbanization). It is a semi-urban beach about 7 km from the urban center, with golden sand and calm waters. It does not have good access for disabled people, but free parking is available nearby, with direct access from the Almirante Farragut Hotel.
Fantastic experience: Nice cove. Not very crowded. Ideal for spending some time. There is little sand and rocky area. You can do jumps.
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Fantastic experience: Lovely cove, lots of action, nice bars and restaurants. Our favourite place.
Positive experience: beautiful coast line ricks and water clear and turquoise but asfor the strip with bars restaurants it is a bit tired bit run down, pavements have lumps out of them and not great plus sone bars have closed and derelict with protective fencing just lying on the ground, shame, but still decent nightlife and sone lovely restsurants and bars.
Fantastic experience: A beautifully secluded, almost private, cove of the Globales Almirante Farragut resort hotel. It isn't, but you can access the cove from the hotel grounds via a stepped footpath. The cove consists of a small sandy beach, big enough for maybe 20-30 people comfortably. The water is clear and lively with the water's edge perfect for toddlers and young children to experience the warm summer waters of the Mediterranean. The sandy bottom slopes away very gradually, getting to admit 1m50 over about 40-50m down the cove. Concreted ledges and platforms provide other areas for sunbathing or jumping into the water, though there are no formal effort points, you'll need to climb out using the rocks and well worn steps. In the sunshine, because of the steep edges, shade is easily found if the sun gets too much. When you're done, the cafés and restaurants in the centre of Los Delphines or the Globales hotel will provide some nice refreshments.
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Positive experience: Great place to swim as it allows for safe diving.
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Fantastic experience: Been to many beaches and coastal spots all over the world, this is one of my favourite places. It's like a big, natural saltwater swimming pool set with idyllic views. The water is clear, teaming with fish that will swim around you if fed.
Fantastic experience: Great cove and sunbathing spots loads of fish to snorkel around and multi coloured crabs to see.... There is a little beach to sit or sunbathe on and jumping spots around the cliffs stunning area and outside our hotel a great waterpark to use and little shops and pubs outside to enjoy a drink and food and some karaoke lol... Brilliant fun and great staff....
Fantastic experience: Lovely place for a swim and see the fish. Very shallow water for a good way out making it a good choice for those with young children. My grandson said swimming here was the best part of his holiday
Fantastic experience: Really stunning little cove. Took some snorkeling goggles and tubes and thoroughly enjoyed the crystal clear waters and totally unbothered schools of fish.
Positive experience: Beautiful place for snorkeling and looking at all the fish. There are also crabs ('one grabbed onto my foot when I was sat on the side') and a few jellyfish ('mauve stingers'). I got stung by one while I was swimming here and while the sting wasn't awful if someone younger got stung it would've been bad. Apart from this, the water is relatively clear, but very rocky and I would avoid dark areas of the water in case of jellyfish.
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Below you will find 39 reviews on this topic from people who have recently visited Cala en Forcat.
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Positive experience: Wonderful cove easy access , small beach and cliff areas for sitting. Bring a cheap snorkel set to see the many fish swimming around your feet.
Fantastic experience: Great cove and sunbathing spots loads of fish to snorkel around and multi coloured crabs to see.... There is a little beach to sit or sunbathe on and jumping spots around the cliffs stunning area and outside our hotel a great waterpark to use and little shops and pubs outside to enjoy a drink and food and some karaoke lol... Brilliant fun and great staff....
Fantastic experience: Really stunning little cove. Took some snorkeling goggles and tubes and thoroughly enjoyed the crystal clear waters and totally unbothered schools of fish.
Positive experience: Beautiful place for snorkeling and looking at all the fish. There are also crabs ('one grabbed onto my foot when I was sat on the side') and a few jellyfish ('mauve stingers'). I got stung by one while I was swimming here and while the sting wasn't awful if someone younger got stung it would've been bad. Apart from this, the water is relatively clear, but very rocky and I would avoid dark areas of the water in case of jellyfish.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful cove, for its colors, its two extensions with small coves, some jumps for kids and not so kids... and clear waters ideal for snorkeling!
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Fantastic experience: Tiny cove Beautiful among cliffs There is a snorkeling area, advisable to wear water shoes Diving goggles
Fantastic experience: Preciosa cala en la que hacer snorkel, agua muy transparente y gran diversidad de peces. Cuenta con escaleras para salir y entrar con facilidad y una pequeña zona de arena. El acceso en coche es fácil, y hay aparcamiento en la zona.
Fantastic experience: Divertida cala con muchos saltos y recovecos. Una grata sorpresa
Fantastic experience: Cala pequeña y rocosa rodeada de vegetación. Se puede tomar el sol tanto en la arena como en las plataformas de roca. Recomendada para hacer buceo y snorkel, el agua era turquesa y cristalina, algo común en la isla. Ideal si deseas pasar un día de picnic y naturaleza.
Fantastic experience: Molto molto bella. C'è una spiaggetta comoda e diverse "terrazze" dove prendere il sole o tuffarsi. Agevole la passeggiata tra la roccia per arrivare alla parte opposta della scogliera. Ottimo per fare snorkeling. Peccato per l'enorme struttura che si trova da un lato e rovina un po' l'atmosfera.
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Cala en Forcat: Reviews
Fantastic experience: Been to many beaches and coastal spots all over the world, this is one of my favourite places. It's like a big, natural saltwater swimming pool set with idyllic views. The water is clear, teaming with fish that will swim around you if fed.
Positive experience: Wonderful cove easy access , small beach and cliff areas for sitting. Bring a cheap snorkel set to see the many fish swimming around your feet.
Fantastic experience: Great cove and sunbathing spots loads of fish to snorkel around and multi coloured crabs to see.... There is a little beach to sit or sunbathe on and jumping spots around the cliffs stunning area and outside our hotel a great waterpark to use and little shops and pubs outside to enjoy a drink and food and some karaoke lol... Brilliant fun and great staff....
Fantastic experience: Lovely place for a swim and see the fish. Very shallow water for a good way out making it a good choice for those with young children. My grandson said swimming here was the best part of his holiday
Fantastic experience: Really stunning little cove. Took some snorkeling goggles and tubes and thoroughly enjoyed the crystal clear waters and totally unbothered schools of fish.
Positive experience: Beautiful place for snorkeling and looking at all the fish. There are also crabs ('one grabbed onto my foot when I was sat on the side') and a few jellyfish ('mauve stingers'). I got stung by one while I was swimming here and while the sting wasn't awful if someone younger got stung it would've been bad. Apart from this, the water is relatively clear, but very rocky and I would avoid dark areas of the water in case of jellyfish.
Positive experience: Beautiful bay to swim, very quiet spot
Fantastic experience: A very quiet and beautiful place
Fantastic experience: A very pleasant place for a relaxing vacation. Incredibly clear water, where a trained eye can spot a very rich fauna, and I am not just talking about fish but also about crabs.
Negative experience: Lovely cove, very dirty sea
Negative experience: The worst place to go if you are a sea lover. A latrine!
Fantastic experience: One of the most beautiful coves in Menorca, you can't leave without visiting it.
Negative experience: Cove ruined by the eyesore built next to it, which has probably over the years brought disrespectful tourism that has damaged the quality of the surrounding waters. Predominantly English tourists throwing food in the water to attract fish and trash on the rocks.
Positive experience: A little cove where you can walk and reach another one. Quiet, although since it is narrow, not many people can fit.
Fantastic experience: I loved that beautiful place.
Positive experience: The hotel ruins the place, it's a shame.
Fantastic experience: Super place. I recommend it.
Positive experience: magical place, it's a shame that the view is ruined by that horrible 70s hotel!
Fantastic experience: Beautiful cove, for its colors, its two extensions with small coves, some jumps for kids and not so kids... and clear waters ideal for snorkeling!
Fantastic experience: First impression: what a mess! However, it turned out to be great! I recommend it, crystal clear water, you can jump, not many people! Incredibly atmospheric!
Positive experience: Stunning cove of shallow warm, fish inhabited waters, leading to a gorgeously clear snorkeling and cliff jumping paradise
Fantastic experience: Beautiful place. Beautiful sunset.
Positive experience: Great spot for snorkeling. No pool bar or sunbeds available here and it is quite busy!
Fantastic experience: Exceptional spot
Fantastic experience: Small but exceptional cove. Full of little fish for those who love snorkeling.
Positive experience: Very narrow, terrible accessibility for disabled people, quite busy, water nice and clear though!
Fantastic experience: The most beautiful beach/cove I’ve ever been to and swam in. It’s not massively over crowded as most families never leave their hotels. Fish swim around you. Bring a snorkel or you’ll regret it.
Fantastic experience: Such a cute cove/beach. No toilets or conveniences tho but shops just closer into town.
Fantastic experience: Lovely, there are no words.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful corner
Negative experience: Beautiful cove but with a gigantic hotel on top that makes it look very ugly, and full of tourists coming down from the hotel.
Fantastic experience: It's a beautiful and clean beach. There are many fish and some little crabs. There is an easy entrance to the shallow and deep areas. There aren't too many people in the afternoon, and there are stairs to get in and out of the water. I recommend coming.
Fantastic experience: tiny, climatic beach with crystal water. lots of places to seat and chill.
Fantastic experience: Amazing place with warm clear water. Lots of fishes for snorkeling going in the beach by the stairs down next to big hotel.
Fantastic experience: Not all the beaches have a bit of sand, when there are more people there are concrete platforms for sunbathing, no bar or restrooms, charming surroundings.
Positive experience: Beautiful place but not very practical to settle down. However, worth seeing during your stay.
Negative experience: Too ugly compared to all the beautiful coves in Menorca, the water is green, not deep at all, positive point is easy access, 5-10 minutes walk from the parking and well organized.
Positive experience: Small cove with some sand and platforms to lay towels. The water is very clear and calm. Access is by some stairs. We really liked it.
Positive experience: Great place to swim as it allows for safe diving.
Fantastic experience: Beautiful
Fantastic experience: Lovely cove, lots of action, nice bars and restaurants. Our favourite place.
Positive experience: Beautiful but very small beach very safe for small children
Positive experience: Very quiet cove
Positive experience: Small coves at the end of a ravine. Sand and a couple of cement platforms. Ideal bathing area. There is a hotel right above, so don't expect spectacular views. Different accesses via cement stairs.
Positive experience: This beautiful beach with views for photography lovers is located in the municipality of Ciudadela (Dolphins urbanization). It is a semi-urban beach about 7 km from the urban center, with golden sand and calm waters. It does not have good access for disabled people, but free parking is available nearby, with direct access from the Almirante Farragut Hotel.
Fantastic experience: Menorca ❤
Fantastic experience: It's wonderful, I fell in love with its beauty!
Fantastic experience: Lovely walk from the hotel to the beach
Fantastic experience: Beautiful walks and coastal scenery
Fantastic experience: Lovely place to relax and enjoy the sun
Positive experience: Small cove. The beach is mostly rocky. Beautiful views. Path along the entire shore. The water is dirty.
Fantastic experience: Lovely place
Negative experience: The water is very dirty.
Fantastic experience: Spot on resort for a rest and relax
Positive experience: Beautiful cove, and if you are looking for tranquility, this is your place.
Positive experience: Pretty sea inlet with path around rocks. Ladders provided to assist in getting out of the water.
Fantastic experience: Tiny cove Beautiful among cliffs There is a snorkeling area, advisable to wear water shoes Diving goggles
Positive experience: Very nice for a swim. However, the hotel spoils the view.
Negative experience: If your aspiration is to swim at the feet of an eyesore surrounded by concrete in a neighborhood that looks like a favela, then this is the place for you ;-)
Fantastic experience: I don't often comment, but I have read the other comments about the disrespectful English tourists coming from the global hotel just across. Personally, I had nothing to say about them, but what can be said about the locals, some of whom with their junkie faces, who put their towels right in the spot where we can jump into the water and throw their cannabis joint butts into the water... Great spot otherwise!
Fantastic experience: Amazing place in Menorca, really worth it to spend some time there
Fantastic experience: Crystal clear waters, you can rent a boat without a license for an amazing day
Fantastic experience: A wonderful place to relax. Captivating blue water and sun are an unforgettable experience and great relaxation
Fantastic experience: Nice cove. Not very crowded. Ideal for spending some time. There is little sand and rocky area. You can do jumps.
Positive experience: Very little space, it's hard to know where to go, the water is quite dirty and there is a lot of noise. The good thing is that it is in a very beautiful natural environment.
Positive experience: Wonderful rock cove where people practice jumping from different heights. It's not a beach.
Fantastic experience: Small cove with plenty of parking if you arrive early and good access. The water is a bit murky at first but very clear at the bottom!!! The little ones had a great time snorkeling among the fish!! There are platforms for jumping and access to another small cove.
Fantastic experience: It's very nice. It's like Cala en Brut but with platforms and shorter jumps. We have been lucky because today there isn't much sun and there is space without any problem, parking is also fine.
Positive experience: I loved the location, just a 5-minute walk from the hotel. Through a promenade surrounded by fig trees, the entrance to the small beach is small but then you start to walk over the paved rocks and wooden fences, and it opens up to a super beautiful balcony over the sea.. A bit murky because many people swim and dive in bomb style.. but for swimming and sunbathing.. calm and ideal.
Positive experience: More expensive than other areas that are close by. Can get very busy but worth a visit
Positive experience: It was quite cool here but I like other places better
Fantastic experience: Amazing little hidden gem beautiful crystal clear waters great for young and old. P.s mind the jellyfish
Fantastic experience: Views and weather just fantastic, what the doctor ordered
Positive experience: Easily accessible by car. The beach itself is very narrow and can be quite crowded during weekends. Calm water, but not completely clear. Rocks in the water so be careful.
Positive experience: beautiful coast line ricks and water clear and turquoise but asfor the strip with bars restaurants it is a bit tired bit run down, pavements have lumps out of them and not great plus sone bars have closed and derelict with protective fencing just lying on the ground, shame, but still decent nightlife and sone lovely restsurants and bars.
Negative experience: British citizens throwing chips into the water to attract more fishes (cuz they're lazy to dive 100m further to see them). Very unrespectful crowd for the natural environment. There should be a guard here to tell them off. Too busy with rude tourists
Fantastic experience: A beautifully secluded, almost private, cove of the Globales Almirante Farragut resort hotel. It isn't, but you can access the cove from the hotel grounds via a stepped footpath. The cove consists of a small sandy beach, big enough for maybe 20-30 people comfortably. The water is clear and lively with the water's edge perfect for toddlers and young children to experience the warm summer waters of the Mediterranean. The sandy bottom slopes away very gradually, getting to admit 1m50 over about 40-50m down the cove. Concreted ledges and platforms provide other areas for sunbathing or jumping into the water, though there are no formal effort points, you'll need to climb out using the rocks and well worn steps. In the sunshine, because of the steep edges, shade is easily found if the sun gets too much. When you're done, the cafés and restaurants in the centre of Los Delphines or the Globales hotel will provide some nice refreshments.
Positive experience: Lovely little walkway to the different coves n small beaches. Very different from most calas.
Positive experience: Very small Cala with a bit of an ugly backdrop with the hotel. Not much space but ok enough if you just want a quick swim / chill.
Positive experience: Super little beach and cove. Very clear shallow water for a long way which makes it ideal for first time feet dippers. A short walk from the Globales hotel.
Fantastic experience: This is a little hidden gem. If you stay in a hotel near by you know about, but if not you must go there to find it and when you do find it you’re going to enjoy it. So take the time to look for it because it is more than expected and expect to spend a few hours there so you can enjoy the scenery, the beach and everything else that is there. it’s definitely worth the trip to go see it. Let me know if you agree.
Positive experience: Not inspiring at all, couple of shops and bars open lot of shut down businesses and closed for the season,time of year I suppose hence only 3 stars
Fantastic experience: Es bonita, pero hay mejores
Fantastic experience: Lovelly small beach, with toilets and 2 cafes, sunbeds are 9 euros per person per day, the sea has a gentle slope so not too deep
Positive experience: Lovely beach but could be better if there was sunbeds, watch out for jellyfish!!
Fantastic experience: Beautiful, tiny beach... Room for a couple of families but spoilt if any more!! No facilities so take your own everything...
Positive experience: Lovely little cove but unable to get in the sea due to the sheer amount of jellyfish around. This was not mentioned at the welcome meeting despite it being the closest beach to the hotel
Positive experience: Pleasant cove with small beach. Shallow water makes it ideal for little ones. However, lots of stairs to negotiate to get access.
Positive experience: A little quiet but great restraunts and Jimmy Hills square was good for entertainment only one small beach would go back
Positive experience: Much smaller than other beaches
Fantastic experience: Love this place. Can't wait to go back.
Fantastic experience: Great cove. Jump in the sea from platforms at different heights and float in the clear sea and watch the fish.
Positive experience: Pleasant people nice beaches and attractions for the kids. Shopping was expensive.
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