Departure port · 39.8947° N, 4.2588° E
Coves from Maó by boat
Maó is one of the six reference ports in this guide: we measure the sea miles to every cove from here. None of the coves in the guide is within 5 miles and 2 within 10. The closest is Cala Mesquida, approx. 7 nm away (about 30 min at 15 knots).
The coves within 10 miles are on the east and south coasts.
Coves by distance from Maó
Approximate distances by sea, rounded to half a mile. Indicative time at 15 knots.
- Cala MesquidaEast coast7 nm30 min
- Cala BinibèquerSouth coast9 nm35 min
- Cala BinidalíSouth coast11.5 nm45 min
- Platja d'en TortugaEast coast12.5 nm50 min
- Platja de Cala en PorterSouth coast15.5 nm1 h 5 min
- Playa Arenal d'en CastellNorth coast18 nm1 h 10 min
- Arenal de Son SauraNorth coast18.5 nm1 h 15 min
- Platja de BinigausSouth coast21.5 nm1 h 25 min
- Cala TirantNorth coast22.5 nm1 h 30 min
- Cala EscorxadaSouth coast23 nm1 h 30 min
- Cala FustamSouth coast23 nm1 h 30 min
- Cala TrebalúgerSouth coast23.5 nm1 h 35 min
- MitjanetaSouth coast24.5 nm1 h 40 min
- Cala MitjanaSouth coast24.5 nm1 h 40 min
- Cala GaldanaSouth coast25.5 nm1 h 40 min
- Platja de CavalleriaNorth coast25.5 nm1 h 40 min
- Cala MacarelletaSouth coast26 nm1 h 45 min
- Cala MacarellaSouth coast26 nm1 h 45 min
- Platja de Binimel·làNorth coast26.5 nm1 h 45 min
- Cala PregondaNorth coast26.5 nm1 h 45 min
- Cala en TurquetaSouth coast27 nm1 h 50 min
- Es TalaierSouth coast27.5 nm1 h 50 min
- Cala del PilarNorth coast29 nm1 h 55 min
- Cala MorellNorth coast34 nm2 h 15 min
- Cala BlancaWest coast34 nm2 h 15 min
- Cala en ForcatWest coast36 nm2 h 25 min
Which cove for which wind from Maó
For each wind, the closest sheltered cove to Maó by sea. It is only a guide: check the forecast and ask your rental company before you go.
| Wind | Closest sheltered cove | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| tramuntana (N) | Cala Binibèquer | approx. 9 nm, about 35 min |
| gregal (NE) | Cala Binibèquer | approx. 9 nm, about 35 min |
| llevant (E) | Cala Binidalí | approx. 11.5 nm, about 45 min |
| xaloc (SE) | Playa Arenal d'en Castell | approx. 18 nm, about 1 h 10 min |
| migjorn (S) | Playa Arenal d'en Castell | approx. 18 nm, about 1 h 10 min |
| llebeig (SW) | Cala Mesquida | approx. 7 nm, about 30 min |
| ponent (W) | Cala Mesquida | approx. 7 nm, about 30 min |
| mestral (NW) | Cala Mesquida | approx. 7 nm, about 30 min |
Rental companies in Maó
Companies we know operate from this port. We only link to their websites: we have no commercial relationship with any of them.
Before you set off
Since 1 October 2026 you cannot hire a boat without a qualification. A navigation licence only lets you go 2 miles from a port, marina or sheltered spot, and the rental company sets the area you can use. More in our guide to boat hire without a licence in 2027.
Port coordinate: OpenStreetMap way/1370762576 (Marina de Menorca).
For guidance only. This does not replace the regulations, the Harbour Master (Capitanía Marítima) or the instructions of your rental company. Always check the forecast before heading out.