Town · Menorca
Fornells
Sheltered bay on the north coast
Island
Menorca
Things to do
9
Categories
Ver · Comer · Playa · Excursiones
Duration ideal
1 day
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Boat & beach4 hHalf-day boat tour along the south coast of Menorca
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.
- Three swim stops in southern coves
- Snorkelling gear provided
- Small groups (max 12 people)
Boat & beach5 hSouthern catamaran: Cala Galdana, Macarella and Turqueta
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.
- 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)
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.
- Stable double kayaks (beginners welcome)
- Snorkelling stop with gear included
- English-speaking guide
Boat & beach8 hFull-day private sailing around Menorca with lunch
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.
- 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
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.
- Local English-speaking historian
- Small groups (max 15)
- Glass of pomada included at the end
Food & wine4 hFood trail: Mahón cheese and Xoriguer gin
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.
- 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
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.
- 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
Reserva Es Cranc con días de antelación para la caldereta de langosta. La bahía es perfecta para paddle surf al amanecer. Faro de Cavalleria al atardecer.
Getting there
30 min de Mahón por Me-7
Parking
Parking en la entrada del pueblo
Best time to go
Mayo–octubre para caldereta. Reserva Es Cranc con antelación
What to do
See, eat, beach and excursions
- Fornells tower
- Cavalleria lighthouse
- Es Cranc — lobster stew
- Ca Na Marga
- Cala Tirant
- Cala Pregonda
- Sunrise kayak around the bay
- Paddleboarding
- Windsurf school
Mini itinerary
A perfect day in Fornells
09:00
Start early
Fornells tower sin agobios de gente. Café en la plaza principal antes o después.
14:00
Local lunch
Es Cranc — lobster stew. Sobremesa sin prisa — en las islas se come tarde.
16:30
Afternoon at sea
Cala Tirant. Lleva sombra propia si es cala virgen.
19:30
At sunset
Sunrise kayak around the bay. En Baleares los ocasos duran.
Nearby
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