Bienvenidos and welcome to Menorca!
This is episode 3
in my Camí de Cavalls hiking series.
In this episode we're going to cover stages 9-12.
Right now we are in Cala Morell
headed to the direction of Cuitadella.
So who is ready to start hiking?
Stage 9 starts in Cala Morell,
And ends at Punta Nati.
First I would explore an ancient burial ground.
Menorca is a very popular place
for visitors interested in archeology.
You can find lots of sites
with Talayotic and Pre-Talayotic remnants
All over the island.
The Cala Morell Necropolis
is one of the more popular sites.
These caves are architecturally fascinating,
having interior columns,
windows and floors of different levels.
After exploring for a little while
it was time to start heading west.
Almost instantly I was met with
Striking views of dramatic cliffs overhanging
The blue waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
I had officially entered
what the locals
Refer to as Dry Menorca.
Just barren rock and small shrubs for miles.
Be sure to pack some sun protection,
lots of water
and a good hat
as the sun can be very intense,
Especially in summer.
In the distance I could see the
Punta Nati lighthouse.
So I just arrived to Punta Nati,
which means I have completed stage 9
I will be checking out the lighthouse
right behind me,
and then starting stage 10,
which takes me to Cuitadella,
and also marks the halfway point
of the Camí de Cavalls hike.
I can almost taste victory!
Stage 10 starts in Punta Nati,
And ends at Cuitadella.
And like that I was off,
Just me and my thoughts,
And stunning views all around.
Along the way
I saw these really cool houses,
made from rocks
I would later find out
were livestock shelters
While this level was considered easy,
Because of how flat the stage is,
It was actually feeling quite difficult
As the sun beat down upon me.
Today’s hike is supposedly easy,
not even very long,
but there is not very much shade.
We’re very exposed into the sun.
So when you get the chance
to find some clean water,
cooling off is a luxury.
[gasp]…feels good!
I kept going south,
and as the time passed,
and the sun lowered,
So did the temperature.
The last few kilometers
started bringing me closer to civilization
Until I was finally getting closer
to the city center of Cuitadella.
The islands other major town
besides Maó.
I just made it to Cuitadella,
which means stage 10 is complete
and I am now halfway done
with the Camí de Cavalls hike.
It’s awesome!
The trip has been great so far,
I am going to get something to eat,
and then hit the sack,
I will catch up with you in the morning.
I was told to try the a popular local dish,
Caldereta de langosta,
which in English translates to “lobster stew”.
It was delicious!
I took one more look at the port
and called it a night.
Buenos Dias, Good Morning!
It’s day 11,
but we don’t have any time to dilly dally.
Because we’ve got more than
26 kilometers to do.
So come on let’s go!
Stage 11 starts in Cuitadella,
And ends at Cap d’Artrutx.
Leaving the busy town took a few kilometers,
but it wasn’t long until it was back to
Nice coastal scenery.
Nearly the entire hike was flat,
Passing by a few calas.
Cala des Degollador,
Sa Caleta,
Cala Santandria,
And Cala Blanca.
Unfortunately I didn’t have time to stop
And enjoy any of them.
But If you were to do
only one stage a day,
it would allow for a lot more time to relax.
I just made it to Cap d’Artrutx.
The lighthouse is right behind me,
And that signals,
that we have completed Stage 11,
and we are halfway done with today's journey.
We only have 13 more kilometers,
but the next Cala I see
I am jumping in cause
It is a hot one today!
Come on!
Stage 12 starts in Cap d’Artrutx,
And ends at Cala en Turqueta.
I didn’t have to wait long to jump in.
Cala en Bosc was the perfect place to cool off.
Canon Ball!!!
Ohhhh!
That feels soooo good!
But I was behind schedule
if I wanted to arrive before sunset.
So I started hiking
Walking from one beach to the next,
Each one was blissful in its own way.
The sun was starting to set,
and I couldn’t have asked for a better backdrop.
Once I realized
I probably wouldn’t make it
to the end of the stage before nightfall,
I chose to take one more dip.
It was just too nice not too.
I only had a couple kilometers left
I just made it to Cala en Turqueta,
Which means stage 12 is complete.
And unfortunately this is the end of episode 3.
Those views at sunset were spectacular!
If you have any questions
About stages 9-12
Hit me up in the comment box below!
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Until next time, Safe travels!