Walking in Menorca Tour

Menorca offers a wonderful variety of terrain for walking, which is both diverse and exceptionally scenic. Our resident guide, Javier Mendez, who, in addition to his skills as a walking guide, also leads our ‘Flowers and Wildlife of Menorca’, offers an expert insight into the exceptional nature and wildlife of this beautiful island.  The trails followed will encounter a wide mix of the beauty Menorca offers; stunning beaches, centuries old forests, coastal wetlands, fishing villages, a national park, and at the same time a little of the island’s history.  The walks average around 9kms with just one day 11kms.

ITINERARY

Day 1: Fly from London Gatwick to Mahon, Menorca.
Transfer to the very comfortable Port Ciutadella Hotel. Welcome dinner in a local restaurant.

Day 2: El Pilar – Algaiarens.
Today's walk takes us through one of the wildest areas of the north of the island, giving us the opportunity to discover a more rural Menorca, with its variety of landscapes and the spectacular nature of its forests. It is a walk that alternates between coast and interior but always an exuberant nature; we will discover red sand beaches, centuries-old oaks forests and cow pastures with vulture roosts.

Day 3: Santo Tomas – Cala Galdana.
The limestone rock that forms the southern half of Menorca has been moulded over the years by small rivers that have crossed the island from north to south forming spectacular ravines that flow into spectacular beaches on the south coast. Today’s route will take us into some of these ravines, showing us the bowels of the island, its vertical walls and its wildlife in a winding route with a start and finish at the spectacular beaches of Binigaus and Cala Mitjana. Evening dinner at the hotel. 

Day 4: Favàritx – Es Grau.
The walk starts at Favàritx lighthouse, at the north of the Es Grau Natural Park, one of the most magical and enigmatic places on the island. The walk follows the east coast, passing through the only natural park of the island, to the small fishing town of Es Grau. Along the way we’ll discover small beaches, coastal wetlands, a spectacular endemic flora, defence towers that tell us about the stormy past of the island, and the Es Grau lagoon, the largest wetland of Menorca.  Accompanying us will be the majestic presence of the Mediterranean Sea and some splendid views of the east coast of the island.

Day 5: Day at leisure.

Day 6: Cala Galdana – Son Saura
The south coast of Menorca is characterized by white sand beaches and crystal-clear waters. Today’s route will encounter some of the most spectacular beaches of the island with a gentle walk that follows the Menorcan south coast, where pine forests are interspersed with small but beautiful beaches, which have become known as the 'Menorcan Caribbean'. Macarella, Macarelleta, Turqueta, Es Talaier and Son Saura beaches will transport us to a Menorca totally different from what we had seen so far. Evening dinner at the hotel. 

Day 7: Cala Tirant – Binimal·là. 
Our walk today takes us from the beautiful beach of Cala Tirant to the no less surprising one of Binimal·là on the north coast of Menorca, which will amaze us with its beauty. This part of the island is characterized by the beauty of its beaches, its geological wealth and its contrast of colours. A walk for the senses on a coastal path that leaves no one indifferent.

Day 8: Transfer to Mahon Airport for the return flight to London Gatwick.

NB: Exact order of excursions may vary according to local conditions and  the guides discretion.

Please note the maximum group size on this tour is 15 passengers. 

INCLUDED 

• Return flights with Easyjet from London Gatwick to Mahón, Menorca. 
• Seven nights’ accommodation on bed and breakfast basis at the four-star Hotel Port Ciutadella Hotel, Ciutadella, based on shared occupancy of a twin/double room
• Three dinners and five picnic lunches
• Transfers and full touring itinerary as detailed
• Local guide/tour manager throughout

NOT INCLUDED

• Single room supplement
• Sea view supplement
• Holiday insurance
• Meals other than those stated
• Items of a personal nature such as drinks, laundry, telephone calls
• Porterage and gratuities

HOTELS

Port Ciutadella Hotel
The Port Ciutadella Hotel occupies a fantastic sea side location, just a 10-minute walk from Ciutadella’s historic quarter, where plenty of shops, tapas restaurants, cafes and bars can be found.  This stylish hotel features an outdoor pool, an on-site spa with indoor swimming pool, steam baths and a sauna, a buffet restaurant and a lobby bar.  Rooms at the hotel are bright and spacious and include en-suite bathrooms, telephone, air-conditioning, TV, mini bar, rental safety deposit box and Wi-Fi. All rooms have balconies and it is possible to upgrade rooms to include a sea view (please note the sea view is at a short distance) - prices on request. The hotel offers a HB dinner at their buffet restaurant , which is a very good standard. We have included two HB dinners in the tour, if you wish to have dinner at the hotel on other evenings, this is possible at an extra charge, you can enquire on arrival at reception for the cost of this. The bar, which offers inside and outside seating, offers both snacks and meals in the evening.

Local restaurants can be found within easy walking distance of the hotel, the closest being less than a five minute walk from the hotel. 

Hotel Port Ciutadella Website

Ciutadella
Cuitadella is a lovely town on the west coast of Menorca. The town, which was once the capital of Menorca, is known for its old quarter and medieval streets.  The main square, Plaça des Born, is home to the Gothic-style Town Hall and the 19th century palaces of Salort and Torre-Saura.  It is a place best explored on foot especially the narrow and atmospheric pedestrianised streets with their shady squares and choice of outdoor cafes and restaurants.

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Our Guide - Javier Méndez
Your guide for this tour is a professional ornithologist and naturalist. Javier is a co-founder of Menorca Ornithologist Society and a member of Menorca Research Institute. He was born and bred in Menorca and knows the island intimately. He has been a keen birdwatcher and nature lover all his life and  has done many studies on Menorcan birds and wildlife. Javier speaks good English and has a natural and infectious enthusiasm for birds, the unique wildlife of Menorca and the islands wonderful nature. He has been guiding groups of birdwatchers, walkers and nature enthusiasts on the island since 2001.