Cala Porter

Cala en Porter is not a large resort, you could probably walk from one end to the other in 20 min. If you are staying a few minutes walk from the centre, you will have a reasonable selection of restaurants, shops and bars nearby. They are not overcrowded and this is where you will find the road down to the beach or further along to the view point overlooking the bay.
 

Finding your way to Cala en Porter could not have been easier, turn left out of the airport, turn left at the roundabout and follow the road for about 10 -15 mins, when you get to the end you are in the resort. The main roads in Menorca are generally good and the sign posting is clear, making navigation straightforward, however the roads seemed very slippery when wet so take care.

The bay of Cala en Porter, like the resort itself, seemed to be of just the right size. The beach is protected by the cliffs which form the bay and its beach slopes very gently out to sea. 

There are sun beds and parasols available for hire but they are not cheap if you use them often, around 1200 Ptas each per day or 800 Ptas for half a day, you can buy Parasols in the shops for around 1500 Ptas.

There are a few bars on one side which offer drinks, ice creams and meals, a small souvenir shop and a small general shop. There is a reasonable amount of free parking at the back of the beach with some shade but this becomes busy quite early. In general we found the beach area very good and clean, the scale of the bay means that if you set up near the waters edge you can easily keep an eye on the kids which ever direction they take, although watch out for the red flags which warn of offshore breezes which can quickly push inflatables into deeper water. 

If you have small children you may find it beneficial to drive down, take the land train from the top of the beach road or walk down the beach road  note the path is not very push chair friendly and is very steep in places,  alternatively you can take the steps from further along the top road but they are steep and not very even. 

 

 

 

Facilities
Place	Contact	Address	Information
Lodging
Eating
La Salamander			restaurant and bar" in Cala n, Porter, we had many good evening meals there, it is very lean, has a good atmosphere and a great selection to choose from, for just 1600 Ptas (as at 2000) you get a three course meal  chosen from a broad selection and 1/2 a bottle of wine. They are well set-up for families with an enclosed outside play area at one end of the sunken outside eating area so the kids can play in a safe area while the parents enjoy their meals or wait for food to arrive.
Look Fu Chinese restaurant			we had take away one evening, very nice but a little expensive and the curry sauce ( I know, I know ) was like soup and came in a plastic cup with silver foil for a lid which made for an interesting drive back to the villa.
Sa paissa			restaurant in cala 'n' Porter as the service was fantastic and the food was out of this world especially the millennium dish .which is a full plate of grilled meats ,chicken, pork, steak, chops, and for good measure accompanied by a baked potato and salad all for a reasonable price
Stop		Calan Porter	Excellent food from a wide menu
Club Menorca		Calan Porter	Pretty poor quality all round. Pity, as the view from the restaurant was spectacular
La Palette			Has good food selection of fish dishes it is situated near the Xoroi Cave slightly out of the town.
The Castle		Calan Porter	excellent food and superb value - cost 1400 pts for three courses, wine, bread and water.......I cannot stress enough - the food was superb..
Can Bernat		Sant Climent / Calan Porter road just opposite the Son Vitamina turning	a fantastic Menorcan restaurant. You will find them on the . The food was wonderful, service excellent, quite expensive but worth it, an all round pleasurable truly Menorcan dining experience!!!
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