The blue and green of Menorca

The blue and green of Menorca, originally uploaded by B℮n.

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The most photographed resort on Menorca, Cala Santa Galdana enjoys a splendid picturesque situation on a horseshoe bay with a backdrop of steep densely wooded limestone cliffs. A river divides the resort in half, continuing inland where it flows through the beautiful Algendar Gorge. The resort itself is purpose-built, low key and low rise. Most properties either blend into the hillside or run along the river. Cala Galdana's beautiful gently shelving white sand beach is backed by shady pine trees and reached by a wooden bridge or steps which make it seem more secluded than it really is. In fact, it becomes very crowded in season but four of the island's most idyllic sandy cove beaches, Mitjana, Turqueta, Macarella and Trébaluger, are all either within walking distance the nearest, Cala Mitjana, is 30 minutes or just a short boat ride away. There are a number of watersports on offer at Cala Galdana, fewer if any at the other beaches. Walking, mountain biking and sea-kayaking all make the most of Cala Galdana's attractive natural surroundings. The immediate area has protected natural park status and is perfect for rambling outside the hot summer season. Cliff-top walks and sea kayak excursions to adjacent beaches are also popular.