Has anyone been to Cala n forcat in menorca?

Question

when did you go, how was it, and what was the food like and prices of things ta.

Answer 1

Hello there shoppingblues. I have been there twice. Menorca is one of the Balearics, but very different compared to the other two islands of Majorca & Ibiza.

Its a lovely island though, very pretty.

The resort of Cala'n Forcat is on the extreme west coast of Menorca, approximately 5km west of Ciutadella, and some 50km, or 30 miles, west of Mahon.

Cala'n Forcat along with its neighbours Cala'n Blanes and Los Delfines, have now all merged to form the one resort that is probably the largest tourist development on the island.

The whole area around Cala'n Forcat is one of Menorca's newest resorts, (mostly been built from the late 1980's onwards) to accommodate an increasing demand for holiday accommodation on the island. With the exception of a couple of fair sized hotels, accommodation here is mainly self catering apartments and privately owned villas.

It is best suited towards families with young children or younger couples.

Once you have settled in to your accommodation, public transport both around the resort and beyond is good.

For local journeys, a leisurely mini train runs around the resort during the day and well into the early evening, and for journeys further afield the west coast bus service operated by Torres Alles Autocares sa make the short trip east towards Ciutadella, approximately every 20 to 30 minutes.

Once in Ciutadella further journeys on the Transportes Menorca sa network can then be made east towards Mahon. The timetables for these routes are published each year on the bus stops throughout the town.

Cala'n Forcat has a good selection of shops and SPAR type supermarkets that should cater for the everyday holiday essentials, with most also stocking a wide selection of UK recognised branded goods, albeit at slightly higher prices than you would normally expect to pay back home. However, for a wider selection of both designer labels and local crafts you will need to head into nearby Ciutadella.

Much of the west coast of Menorca around Cala'n Forcat is very rugged, with deep rocky inlets that are similar to the coastline around Cala d'Or on east coast of Majorca.

Cala'n Blanes has probably the best beach in the area, but it can become very crowded during the peak summer weekends. In contrast, the Cala'n Forcat beach is really little more than a deep inlet that has a number of concrete platforms to dive or swim off.

The resorts of Cala'n Forcat and Cala'n Blanes are often described by the major tour operators as being "lively". By Menorcan standards they probably are, however, don't go expecting to find another Magaluf or Playa de las Americas here, Menorca just isn't like that, which for most people who holiday here is attraction enough.

Heres a link which will take you to a whole list of eating places you might like to consider- there are plenty to chose from.

http://www.islas.co.uk/forcat_restaurant...

Check out this link for what attractions/historical sites there are

http://www.islas.co.uk/forcat_attraction...

I'm sure you'll have a lovely time. June to September is the best time to go for the weather, it does get very busy during school holidays, but it's well worth a visit.

Have a great time- wish I was coming with you!

All the very best of luck

Answer 2

Hi i stayed there nearly 17 years ago and it was a lovely friendly resort then.  If you go to holiday-truths.com and look up menorca, then resort reports, they have reviews from people that have stayed there.  Also try the website Menorca the Guide.  enjoy.