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Menorca walking trip
- Explore Menorca, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1993.
- Enjoy the greenest and most authentic of the Balearic Islands,
- Deep blue bays, white sand beaches, spectacular cliffs and a quiet farmland,
- Historical towns, and ports full of tiny boats and seafood restaurants.
- The Camí dels Cavalls, a horsemen's trail established long ago by English settlers.
From: 655 €
Tripcode: ESSW140
3 Comfort
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 1 - EN:
Simple accommodation, often with multiple rooms like huts, cottages or guesthouses. Sometimes with bunk beds and often with shared bathrooms. All camping trips fall into this category.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 2:
Simple to good inns, small family hotels, B&Bs and agriturismo (farmsteads), generaly with private bathroom. Often chosen for their excellent location in relation to the itinerary.
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 3:
Good hotels, inns, B&B, agriturismo (farmstead) with ensuite private bathroom, often wel located and serving good meals
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
Level 4:
Special hotel with excellent food, ambiance and service. Accommodations with a special touch.
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2 Difficulty
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 1:
Walking levels:
Trips with short walks of generally three to four hours (excluding breaks) and/or optional day excursions; flat or slightly hilly terrain using well kept paths.
Cycling levels:
Easy biking in nearly flat landscape; also possible for people with little or no bicycle experience. The daily distances are approximately 30-50 km in general. Bicycles with up to 3 gears can do the job. All our adult rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 2:
Walking levels:
Moderate day walks, 4-5 hours per day (excluding breaks) on hilly to mountainous areas using well kept, sometimes stony paths.
Cycling levels:
Biking on gently undulating terrain, you may encounter short climbs from time to time. The daily distances vary between 30 and 65 km. A bicycle with minimum 7 gears will do. All our rental bikes have at least 21 gears.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 3:
Walking levels:
Trips with strenuous day walks or trekking in mountainous areas. 5 to 7 hours walking maximum per day, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for one night; height differences between 500 & 1000 m. per day
Cycling levels:
Strenuous biking trips in areas where you cannot avoid steep slopes. Some bicycle experience in short trips is needed. The daily distances range from 30 up to 75 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
Level 4:
Walking levels:
Trips with heavy excursions in high mountains, sometimes carrying backpacks with stuff for several nights. 6 to 8 hours maximum per day; height differences up to 1200 meters per day; only for participants with an excellent condition and without fear of heights.
Cycling levels:
Serious and strenuous biking trips in mountainous area, the slopes are longer and/or steeper than at the previous category. Requires a good physical condition, a broad cycling experience and adequate mountain climbing bicycle. The daily distances range between 30 and 80 km.
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Duration: 8 days
Details
Walking on Menorca
Your trip begins and ends in the capital of Mahón (also written Maó), a convenient base for easy travel to Menorca. Each day, you walk a section of the route circling the island. With the help of taxi transfers, you'll walk the best routes and skip the less interesting parts. You start off walking northwards into S'Albufera Natural Park, then along the coast to reach Cape Favaritx and the fishing village of Fornells. The next few days, your walks will take you past varied scenery: enormous watchtowers, steep cliffs, peaceful orchards, bizarre prehistoric structures. As you walk, you'll come to appreciate the island's natural beauty and understand why Menorca was declared a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1993. Intriguingly varied plant life surrounds you, as you walk from beach to beach and village to village. Mid-week, brings you to the friendly port town of Ciutadela. You then move onward, along the busier south coast. Traversing deep ravines and Mediterranean woodlands, your tour ends on return to the capital city of Mahón.
Itinerary
Expand itinerary Collapse itineraryDay 1: Arrival in Mahón
Arrival on Menorca, where you settle into your accommodation in Mahón, the capital of Menorca. This lovely port situated on hill overlooking the bay makes an excellent base from which to begin exploring the island with its intriguing history of occupation by English, French and Spanish troops from the late 17th to the early 19th century. The atmospheric city centre includes an interesting mix of architectural styles, with stately manor houses and monuments, such as the Teatre Principal and the churches of San Francesc and Santa María.
Challenge: Travel to Menorca.
Day 2: From Es Grau to Port d'Addaia
You start off with a short transfer to the fishing village of Es Grau, just outside S'Albufera Natural Park. Here you pick up the Cami de Cavalls, which takes you through marshes and dune areas around an enormous freshwater lake. Once past Cape Favaritx, the landscape becomes steeper and rockier. The only splash of colour in this stark landscape are the bright pink blooms of Carpobrotus. Traversing salt-water marshes, you reach the holiday town of Port d'Addaia. Short transfer to the next accommodation, in Menorca's northernmost fishing village.
Challenge: 19km, 5.5 to 6hrs, ascent/descent 350m
Day 3: From Fornells to Cala Pilar
Taxi transfer to Cap de Cavalleria, where you begin a walking route along a remote and rocky coastline, the island's most mountainous sector. The terrain alternates between cliffs and marshlands and you traverse Mediterranean woodlands rich in bird species. Option of stopping to rest at a café on the beach before you reach Cala Pilar, where you'll be met for the transfer to your accommodation, near Cala Morell
Challenge: 17km, 5.5 to 6hrs, ascent/descent 600m
Day 4: Cala Pilar to Cala Morell
You start walking at Platja Cala Pilar, through a flatter landscape of open farmland. Here, the local cheese called Queso de Mahón is made on old farmsteads dating back to the 17th and 18th centuries. A relatively easy day and time this afternoon to relax 'round the swimming pool at the Agroturismo.
Challenge: 14km, 4hrs, ascent/descent 200m
Day 5: From Cala Morell to Cales Piques
Today's route starts in Cala Morell and takes you into an area dotted with ancient dwellings from the Talayotic period. Surrounded by typical Mediterranean vegetation rosemary, rockrose and chamomile - you make your way toward a dry limestone plateau, where the tramuntana wind blows constantly across fields enclosed by high walls. No modern houses in sight, just the strange pyramidal structures from prehistoric times. Your route ends in Cales Piques, where you catch a bus (or continue on foot) to the pretty port town of Ciutadella.
Challenge: 14km, 4.5hrs, ascent/descent 250m
Day 6: From Son Xoriguer to Cala Galdana
Short transfer to Son Xoriguer, to continue your trek along the coast. The countryside here is mainly flat, and you walk through woodlands of evergreen oaks, firs and wild olive trees, passing gorgeous coves such as Platges de Son Saura or Cala en Turqueta. Later, the terrain becomes more rugged and you traverse deep ravines, or barrancos, to reach the coastal village of Cala Galdana. Optional excursion into the Barranc d'Algendar, Menorca's most spectacular gorge, and time for a swim at the pool or in sea!
Challenge: 15km, 4.5hrs, ascent/descent 250m
Day 7: Circular walk Cala Galdana
The last walk of the program starts off with a quick detour to Cala Mitjana beach, situated at the edge of a holm oak wood where remains of chalk ovens can be seen. From there, the route goes inland, crossing the limestone plateau of Migjorn, traversed by deep crevices where you might spot a Mediterranean turtle. (Testudo hernanni). At Platjas de Binigaus, you leave the Camí dels Cavalls and follow the coast path “El Litoral” back to Cala Mitjana. Transfer back to Mahón.
Challenge: max 17.5km, 5.5h, ascent/descent 350m
Day 8: End of program
Your walking program comes to an end today after breakfast. Departure from Mahón airport.
Challenge: Travel home from Menorca.
Practical info
Included:
- 7 nights´accommodation on a bed and breakfast basis
- One dinner
- Luggage transport on days 2,3, 5, 6 and 7
- Transfer according to program, from days 2-7
- Trip notes with detailed route descriptions and maps
- 24 hours telephone assistance
Not Included:
- Flights and transfers
- Lunches and dinners
- Personal expenses, such as drinks, phone calls, extra transfers, etc
- Any items not mentioned especifically in the program
- Extra nights may be booked at any of the standard accommodations
- During super high season (from 13-07-2013 to 28-08-2013) prices on request
Reviews
Start: Mahón
Finish: Mahón
Dates & prices
Trip availability: 1th April to 24 Octobre
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room: | 655 €/person |
| in single room: | 825 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 1025 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room: | 735 €/person |
| in single room: | 945 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 1145 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room: | 795 €/person |
| in single room: | 1045 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 1245 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room: | 795 €/person |
| in single room: | 1045 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 1245 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room: | 735 €/person |
| in single room: | 945 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 1145 €/person |
| Dates of the trip | Price |
|---|---|
| in double room: | 655 €/person |
| in single room: | 825 €/person |
| solo traveller: | 1025 €/person |