Cala Galdana
Complete guide to Cala Galdana Menorca.
Cala Galdana - Menorca - Balearic Islands
One of Menorca's most attractive coastal resorts, Cala Galdana is located on the south coast of the island, to the south-east of Ciutadella. Nicknamed "the Queen of the Calas", Cala Galdana is a popular package holiday destination with a choice of hotels and holiday accommodation.
Cala Galdana Factfile:
Location: Municipal district of Ferreries, southern Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain.
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Postcode: 07760
Dialling Code: 0034 971 ... ...
Economy: Tourism.
Cala Galdana Map: Shown on the right is a satellite map of Cala Galdana, showing the location of the resort on the south coast of Menorca.
The map can also be viewed in road map and terrain modes.
Also visible on the map are the areas of La Serpentona and Son Mestres de Baix, by using the navigation buttons, you can zoom in and out or move around to view other areas. You can click on the "VIEW LARGER CALA GALDANA MAP" to get a larger more manageable street map.
Cala Galdana History: Probably a settlement way back during the Arab occupation of Menorca, Cala Galdana is thought to derive its name from the Arabic 'Guad-al-ana'. There is very little of historical interest in Cala Galdana itself, being a relatively new town in its present form, the island of Menorca however has a long history and is extremely rich in megalithic sites.
Cala Galdana Weather: Cala Galdana enjoys a pleasant climate with mostly hot, dry summer and mild, wetter winters. There is very little rainfall from May to September, and these are the most popular months to visit. You can check out the current weather in Cala Galdana here: CALA GALDANA WEATHER, you can also get a 10 day weather forecast for the area.
Cala Galdana Beach: Cala Galdana is located in a wide, attractive horseshoe shaped bay, its sandy beach sheltered by cliffs, peppered with pine trees. The gently shelving beach is safe for children and has the usual range of tourist facilties and has lifeguards on duty during busy times. Sunbeds and parasols are available for hire and there are beach bars (Chiringuitos) for refreshments during hot summer days. Cala Galdana Beach has Blue Flag status and is kept clean and tidy, it also has some water sports facilities.
Cala Galdana Tourist Information Office: The nearest official tourist information office for Cala Galdana is in the town of Ciutadella - Address: Plaça Catedral, 5, 07760, Ciutadella de Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Telephone Number: (0034) 971 382 693.
Cala Galdana Restaurants:
El Mirador - Address: Restaurante el Mirador, Urb Cala Galdana, 07750, Ferreries, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Telephone Number: (0034) 971 154 503.
Es Barranc - Address: Restaurante es Barranc, Urb Cala Galdana, 07750, Ferreries, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Telephone Number: (0034) 971 154 643.
Cala Galdana Accommodation:
Cala Galdana Hotels:
Cala Galdana Sol Gavilanes Hotel - Address: Hotel Sol Gavilanes, Urb. Cala Galdana, Cala Galdana, 07750, Ferreries, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Telephone Number: (0034) 971 154 545.
Hotel Audax Cala Galdana - Address: Hotel Audax, Urb. Serpentona, Cala Caldana, 07750, Ferreries, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Telephone Number: (0034) 971 154 646.
Cala Galdana Aparthotel:
Floramar Aparthotel Cala Galdana - Address: Aparthotel Floramar, Costa des Mirador, Cala Galdana, 07750, Ferreries, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Telephone Number: (0034) 971 154 512.
Cala Galdana Scuba Diving:
Blue Islands Diving - Address: Hotel Sol Gavilanes, Cala Galdana, 07750, Ferreries, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain. Telephone Number: (0034) 629 734 873.
Things To Do in Cala Galdana
- Laze on the beautiful beach and top up your tan.
- Visit the historic town of Ciutadella, and the Cathedral of Menorca.
- Visit a couple of Menorca's megalithic sites, for instance Torralba D'en Salort, or Torres D'en Gaumes.
- Head into the municiple capital Ferreries and visit the Nature Museum.
- Take the kids to the small children's water park within the resort, or head for the large water park at Cala n Bosch (Aquarock).
- Enjoy a lobster meal at El Mirador one of the finest restaurants in the resort.
- Play a round of golf at the Son Parc course in the north of the island.
- Go scuba diving with the Blue Islands Diving club.
Cala Galdana can be accessed via the Me-22, from the Me-1 at Ferreries, it is about 40 kilometres from the airport at Mahon.