Cala en Porter is a mixture of residential homes , Villas and Apartments with a few smaller sized hotels. It is set on the cliffs overlooking a stunning bay in a now protected nature area offering fabulous views of countryside, sands and turquoise waters. As the light fades the frogs in the nature reserve begin their soothing nightly chorus. Cala en Porter offers a variety of Bars and Restaurants to suit varying tastes. The local tourist authorities have invested in 2008 so there is now a new play area for children and the centre has a new plaza for residents and visitors enjoyment. Certainly while many of the Bars and Restaurants cater for uk tourist tastes, there are some less british places to visit. Can Bernat Restaurant just outside on the resort offers great food ( open fire grilled meats a speciality ) and an attractive terrace looking out onto the local countryside. La Vela ( good midday Tapas ) , La Paletta and Il Pulpo Restaurants are also recommended.
What distinguishes Cala en Porter is its location. Set on the plateau over a fabulous bay with terrific views of the untouched bay on the other side and the valley that extends inland from behind the beach.
There is a resort mini train to bring you back up to the town from the beach, but at 4 € per person it could even make better sense to hire a car!( 4 people =16, twice a day = 32 euros ) -small cars can be had at that price per day!
Perhaps the best english breakfast on the island ( all grilled, so not dripping in fat, and done with care) is at Pitos - a simple, but great value , menorcan cafe/bar in the centre.
The beach
Rated as one of , if not the best resort beach on Menorca, especially for smaller children due it's perfect sands, gently sloping shallows, falling into crystal clear turquoise waters. And while this makes it very popular for children it's big enough for those who prefer to avoid the little ones to find their ideal spots too!
The beach can be reached on foot via steps, by car with free car parking under shade or a little resort train ( see picture ). At the beach front their are public toilets and a red cross/lifeguards post. There is a good selection of beachside Cafe bars and snack restaurants with decent offerings along the entire length of the promenade.