Cala Blanca is one of those plans that becomes pure gold when you’re travelling with little ones.
You’re just a short hop from Ciutadella, you have restaurants and supermarkets nearby, and a comfortable beach where you don’t need to think about moving around every five minutes.
And yes, this is about enjoying your holiday, but also about having the right resources so the day doesn’t slip out of your hands.
Our goal is to help you know exactly what to do in Cala Blanca when travelling with children (Menorca), with ideas designed for families who want quality, a good rhythm and zero strange improvisation.
Family-friendly beach: easy swimming, sand and a gentle entry
Cala Blanca has a family-oriented layout, perfect for children to play without you having your heart in your throat.
It’s a small cove, but well suited for spending the whole morning if you arrive at a decent time.
When going with children, the trick is to set up your “camp” wisely: parasol, cold water and a simple sandwich.
If your child is the restless type, alternate sand time with shoreline time — bucket, shovel, and a simple game of finding pretty pebbles on the rocky side (always supervised).
This keeps the day flowing and avoids the classic “I’m bored” moment.
The best time of day
In high season, Cala Blanca can get crowded, and with children you really feel it.
What works best is arriving early: swim, play, and have lunch before the heat rises.
If you prefer the afternoon, go for a compact plan: swim, walk, ice cream and back.
A smart approach is to define the “goal of the day” before leaving.
If you want a long beach session, go early.
If you prefer a complete plan with a walk and Ciutadella, go mid-afternoon and you won’t fight for the best spot.
With children, this makes all the difference.
A comfortable walk around Cala Blanca
A big advantage of Cala Blanca is that the surrounding residential area offers a promenade and shops where you can take a break if the little one gets tired of the beach.
You can take a short walk and stop for an ice cream.
And if you ask us, the most enjoyable plan looks like this:
beach in the morning, shower, stroll at the end of the day, and dinner along the promenade.
It sounds simple, but with children it’s the combination that works best.
Snorkelling and a “mini adventure”
If your children are already comfortable using goggles, here’s a plan that usually works well: shoreline with rocks on the sides where they can see small fish without getting into trouble.
You don’t need professional equipment — a decent pair of goggles and, if your child is up for it, a simple snorkel tube.
To keep it safe, mark a “visible limit”: an imaginary buoy between two points, and turn it into a game — “up to here and back”.
This prevents them from drifting too far and gives you peace of mind.
Excursion to Ciutadella without a car
1) Walk through the old town (1–1.5 h)
Ciutadella is great for children: pedestrian streets, squares and plenty of ice cream.
- Start at the cathedral and Plaça des Born (a wide space where they can move around).
- Walk down to the harbour: boats, atmosphere and lots of ice-cream stops.
2) Small prehistoric adventure: Naveta des Tudons (45–60 min)
A short visit and very “wow” for children (it looks like a giant stone house).
3) Early lunch + rest
In Ciutadella and the harbour area you have many options.
Option A: Water fun and zero complications (top for children)
- A waterpark (Cala’n Blanes area): perfect for letting them burn energy and come back happily exhausted.
Option B: Nearby coves without long walks
- Choose coves near Ciutadella for a quick, comfortable swim (ideal with small children or if you don’t want to walk much).
Option C: Pretty sunset and short stroll
- Walk around Cala en Forcat / Cala en Brut and head to Pont d’en Gil at the end of the day: beautiful light and a calm plan.
Cala Santandria
When you’re staying for several days, repeating the same beach can tire children more than you might think.
Very close by you have Cala Santandria, a perfect plan B to change scenery without redoing the whole journey.
You can even do a “double day”: morning in one, afternoon in the other — and the trip feels much more complete.
Also, if one day Cala Blanca is fuller or the sea less inviting, having another option nearby gives you flexibility to choose on the go, without discussions.
With children, that flexibility is priceless.
If you’re using a pushchair or carrying bags, keep it simple: one well-organised backpack and a light spare outfit.
Less stuff, more control.
Book the best accommodation in Menorca and travel with children without improvisation
Travelling with children in Menorca can be fantastic if you book accommodation with space and comfort — a place that allows beach days without having to calculate every little detail.
Cala Blanca is a great base for that, and if you also stay somewhere truly comfortable, your holiday goes up a level.
If you want to make it easy and stylish, book here and ask for options that suit a family trip.
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