Adults-only
Torralbenc
Alaior · vineyard estate
Whitewashed farmhouses overlooking the vines. Terrace dinner built around local produce and the estate's own wine.
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Excursions
The most-booked experiences on the island · book with free cancellation
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The seven best-selling excursions in Menorca
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Boat & beach4 hHalf-day boat tour along the south coast of Menorca
4.5(426 reviews)
Sail out of Cala Galdana and cruise the south coast's most photographed coves: Macarella, Turqueta and Es Talaier. Two swim stops with snorkelling gear included.
From
£30per person
- Three swim stops in southern coves
- Snorkelling gear provided
- Small groups (max 12 people)
Boat & beach5 hSouthern catamaran: Cala Galdana, Macarella and Turqueta
4.7(892 reviews)
A full day sailing the entire south coast on a spacious catamaran. Lunch is served on board, with two anchor stops long enough for a proper swim in each cove.
From
£60per person
- Two long swim stops with snorkelling
- Lunch and unlimited soft drinks on board
- Departure from Cala en Bosc
Adventure3 hKayaking and sea caves on the north coast (Fornells)
4.9(512 reviews)
Paddle out of the sheltered Fornells bay along a coastline of red cliffs and sea caves you can only reach by kayak. Every tour includes a snorkelling stop over a Posidonia meadow.
From
£38per person
- Stable double kayaks (beginners welcome)
- Snorkelling stop with gear included
- English-speaking guide
Boat & beach8 hFull-day private sailing around Menorca with lunch
4.8(267 reviews)
Charter a semi-private sailing yacht for the day and follow the wind between three or four southern coves. Lunch, drinks and snorkelling gear all included.
From
£155per person
- Semi-private sailing yacht (max 8 guests)
- Three cove stops chosen with the skipper
- Full lunch, wine and beer on board
Culture2 hCiutadella at sunset with the historic harbour
4.6(341 reviews)
Follow a local historian through Ciutadella's palace-lined lanes, Gothic cathedral and 17th-century harbour just as the light turns golden. Ends with a glass of pomada at a family bar.
From
£22per person
- Local English-speaking historian
- Small groups (max 15)
- Glass of pomada included at the end
Food & wine4 hFood trail: Mahón cheese and Xoriguer gin
4.7(218 reviews)
A hands-on introduction to Menorca's two edible icons: PDO Mahón cheese at an artisan dairy and Xoriguer gin at the family distillery that has been running since 1784.
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£36per person
- Guided cheese-cellar visit and tasting
- Xoriguer gin distillery and free tasting
- Pomada cocktail at the end
Nature4 hCamí de Cavalls hike along the southern cliffs
4.8(174 reviews)
Walk a hand-picked stretch of the Camí de Cavalls between Cala Galdana and Cala Macarella with a certified local guide. Time for a swim built into every tour.
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£40per person
- Certified local hiking guide
- Snacks, water and safety kit provided
- Swim stop in a protected cove
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Towns
The essential villages and what to do in each
07 · JunCiutadella
Antigua capital: Ses Voltes, catedral y puerto histórico. Cena junto al mar al caer la tarde.
Read the guide →- 08 · Jun
Mahón (Maó)
Puerto natural más grande del Mediterráneo, destilería Xoriguer y mercado del pescado.
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09 · JunBinibeca Vell
Pueblo de pescadores encalado, callejuelas laberínticas. Visita antes de las 11h o después de las 18h.
Read the guide →- 10 · Jun
Fornells
Bahía tranquila del norte, caldereta de langosta en Es Cranc y kayak al amanecer.
Read the guide → - 11 · Jun
Es Mercadal
Pueblo blanco al pie del Monte Toro (358 m), el punto más alto con vistas a toda la isla.
Read the guide → - 12 · Jun
Alaior
Cuna del queso Mahón DOP. Visita una quesería artesanal y prueba en Coinga o Subaida.
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Beaches
Beach-by-beach guide with parking, best time and facilities
6 handpicked beaches
Beaches on this island
Each beach has its own guide: where to park, the best time to arrive, what's actually on site, the beach bars worth recommending and what to avoid.
Wild cove170 m
Cala Macarella
Ciutadella
Menorca's flagship protected cove
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- Parking: In high season (Jun–Sept): park in Ciutadella (Sant Nicolau car park) and take the compulsory shuttle bus (€4 per person return).
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- Best time: First bus at 9.
Wild cove170 m
Cala en Turqueta
Ciutadella
The south coast's most popular 'turquoise'
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- Parking: Official car park with a strict limit (200 cars, €5 a day).
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- Best time: Arrive before 9.
Wild cove130 m
Cala Mitjana
Ferreries
The cove for cliff jumping
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- Parking: Free parking for around 250 cars, 800 m from the cove.
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- Best time: Before 10 am or after 4 pm.
Sandy beach500 m
Cala Galdana
Ferreries
The 'queen' of the south, great for families
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- Parking: Free parking within the resort (600 spaces) plus paid parking by the beach (€5 a day).
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- Best time: Any time before 11 am in summer.
Wild cove200 m
Cala Pregonda
Es Mercadal
The 'Martian' cove of the north coast
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- Parking: Dirt car park at Binimel·là (free, 100 spaces).
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- Best time: Come midweek, before 10.
Sandy beach2.5 km
Son Bou
Alaior
Menorca's longest beach
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- Parking: Two free car parks: western access (wilder, 400 spaces) and eastern access (next to the hotels, 300 spaces).
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- Best time: Any time — it comfortably absorbs the crowds.
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Sleep
Beds worth the trip
Style
Design
Menorca Experimental
Ferreries · restored finca
Mediterranean design by Dorothée Meilichzon. Pool ringed by olive trees, natural-wine bar.
From 260€Check prices→
Luxury
Faustino Gran Relais & Châteaux
Ciutadella · country estate
24 suites in a restored 19th-century palace. Michelin dining and Camí de Cavalls access from the door.
From 480€Check prices→
Boutique
Cristine Bedfor
Mahón old town
Georgian townhouse turned 24-key hotel. Colonial courtyard, curated art and one of the island's best restaurants.
From 290€Check prices→
Luxury
Son Vell
Ciutadella · Vestige Collection
18th-century palace on a private estate near Cala Morell. Pool, spa and 60 hectares of Mediterranean forest.
From 520€Check prices→
Boutique
Hotel Menurka
Mahón · harbour views
Neo-classical mansion overlooking Europe's largest natural port. Sunday brunch on the rooftop.
From 220€Check prices→
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Eat
Tables jotted on a napkin
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Es Cranc
Caldereta de langosta · Fornells
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Smoix
Producto local reinterpretado · Ciutadella
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Cova d'en Xoroi
Copas + puesta de sol · Cala en Porter
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Ses Forquilles
Tapas creativas · Mahón
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Diario
A journal entry
Entrada 08 · Domingo
Cala Macarella al amanecer
Salimos a las 06:30 desde Ciutadella. Aparcamos en Son Saura (llegamos con el sol saliendo) y andamos el Camí de Cavalls 25 minutos hasta Macarella. A las 08:00 aún no había nadie. Agua a 22°, arena blanca, pinos hasta la orilla. A las 10:30 empezó a llegar la gente y nos fuimos a desayunar a Ciutadella. Regla: en Menorca las calas se ven antes de las 10 o después de las 18.
- ✓Aparcar en Son Saura antes de las 07:30
- ✓Llevar agua, no hay chiringuito
- ✗Zapatillas para el camino de tierra
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Itineraries
Ready-to-copy routes
3 days entre calas y Ciutadella
Sur virgen, atardecer en Ciutadella y cena en Fornells.
Leer itinerario →5 días de isla completa
Camí de Cavalls por tramos, Mahón, Fornells y las tres calas top.
Leer itinerario →7 days slow en Menorca
Con excursión en barco al sur y cata en bodega Torralbenc.
Leer itinerario →09
Practical
What we've noted for next time
Getting there
Vuelos a MAH desde Madrid, Barcelona y capitales europeas. Ferry desde Barcelona (Baleària/GNV).
Getting around
Coche imprescindible para calas del sur. Autobús TMSA une Ciutadella y Mahón cada 30 min.
Camí de Cavalls
185 km rodeando la isla en 20 tramos. El GR-223 es señero, hazlo por tramos cortos en primavera.
Emergencies
112 · Hospital Mateu Orfila en Mahón · Ambulatorio en Ciutadella.
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