Ciutadella — Menorca

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Ciutadella

Former capital on the west coast

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Island

Menorca

Things to do

8

Categories

Ver · Comer · Playa · Excursiones

Duration ideal

1 day

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Half-day boat tour along the south coast of MenorcaBoat & beach4 h

Half-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.

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£30per person
  • Three swim stops in southern coves
  • Snorkelling gear provided
  • Small groups (max 12 people)
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Southern catamaran: Cala Galdana, Macarella and TurquetaBoat & beach5 h

Southern 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.

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£60per person
  • Two long swim stops with snorkelling
  • Lunch and unlimited soft drinks on board
  • Departure from Cala en Bosc
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Kayaking and sea caves on the north coast (Fornells)Adventure3 h

Kayaking 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.

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£38per person
  • Stable double kayaks (beginners welcome)
  • Snorkelling stop with gear included
  • English-speaking guide
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Full-day private sailing around Menorca with lunchBoat & beach8 h

Full-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.

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£155per person
  • Semi-private sailing yacht (max 8 guests)
  • Three cove stops chosen with the skipper
  • Full lunch, wine and beer on board
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Ciutadella at sunset with the historic harbourCulture2 h

Ciutadella 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.

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£22per person
  • Local English-speaking historian
  • Small groups (max 15)
  • Glass of pomada included at the end
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Food trail: Mahón cheese and Xoriguer ginFood & wine4 h

Food 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
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Camí de Cavalls hike along the southern cliffsNature4 h

Camí 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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Local guide

Only-a-local know-how

El puerto histórico se activa a las 20h. Reserva Café Balear para marisco y camina hasta el faro d'Artrutx para el atardecer. En junio, la fiesta de Sant Joan es única.

Getting there

Aeropuerto MAH a 45 min · ferry desde Alcúdia

Parking

Parking Plaça dels Pins (gratuito)

Best time to go

Junio para Sant Joan. Atardecer en el puerto histórico

What to do

See, eat, beach and excursions

Ver
  • Ses Voltes
  • Gothic cathedral
  • Historic harbour
Comer
  • Smoix
  • Café Balear (seafood)
Playa
  • Cala en Blanes
Excursiones
  • Naveta d'Es Tudons
  • Sant Joan (June) tour

Mini itinerary

A perfect day in Ciutadella

  1. 09:00

    Start early

    Ses Voltes sin agobios de gente. Café en la plaza principal antes o después.

  2. 14:00

    Local lunch

    Smoix. Sobremesa sin prisa — en las islas se come tarde.

  3. 16:30

    Afternoon at sea

    Cala en Blanes. Lleva sombra propia si es cala virgen.

  4. 19:30

    At sunset

    Naveta d'Es Tudons. En Baleares los ocasos duran.

Nearby

Nearby highlights

Where to sleep

Accommodation in Ciutadella

Faustino Gran Relais & Châteaux
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
Son Vell
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

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