Playa Son Bou is Menorca's largest beach, located on the south coast of the island, between Ciudadela and Mahón (at the height of Alaior) around 30 minutes drive from Mahon airport.
Son Bou has the longest and some say the finest beach in Menorca - over 2km of fine golden sand, making this area ideal for families, sun worshippers and water sport enthusiasts. At the east end of the beach of Son Bou you will find the ruins of an old paleo-Christian basilica discovered in 1951.
The sand shelves very gently into the sea making it safe for smaller children to paddle in and older ones to swim. But bathers should heed the red and green flags alerting to the swimming conditions. Son Bou is very well known for the naturists who use it. Playa de Son Bou, otherwise known as Prat de Son Bou offers two beaches within one.
One one side the beach is urbanised and geared towards tourism, offering good access by car. The other side is unspoilt and quiet where one heads if they wish to practice naturism. Of course, if you are looking for the famous wild coves of Menorca this is not your place although a visit is worth it.
The sand shelves very gently into the sea making it safe for smaller children to paddle in and older ones to swim. But bathers should heed the red and green flags alerting to the swimming conditions. Son Bou is very well known for the naturists who use it.
Good to Know
- Beach Type Beaches and Coves
- Facilities Along the beach you will find chiringuitos, people practicing water sports and many areas of loungers and umbrellas to hire.
Three beach bars and bathrooms. There are rental of various water activities. You can also rent boats without a license, At the eastern end are the two Sol hotels built right on the beach, behind these is the main commercial centre which also has a generous choice of eateries catering for all tastes and budgets.
- Nudist StatusTolerated / Clothing Optional
- Ease of Access Easy access by walkways- no stairs - with parking next to it
Getting There
- Town / County / State Platja de Son Bou, Alaior, Menorca, Baleares - Balearic Islands, Spain
- Zip / Postal Code 07730
- Directions The beach of Son Bou is located 8km from Alaior. If travelling on main road, it is not necessary to head for the urban center. If you follow the sign posts they will lead you directly to the beach of Son Bou.
Taking the southern turn off on the main Mao, Ciutadella road as it bypasses the market town of Alaior, the road makes it's way through the rolling Menorcan country side, passing the turn off to Torre d'en Gaumes and onto the coast and Son Bou. There is a large and well signposted parking area.
Coordinates
- Latitude 39.901669
- Longitude 4.071667
- Sea Level (In Meters) 2
