Welcome to the top 5 hikes
on the island of Menorca.
All five of these hikes
are stages of the Cami de Cavalls trail
that follows the entire coast of Menorca
on a 185 kilometer thru hike in 20 stages.
I completed the entire hike in 10 days
and absolutely loved it!
If you want to learn more
be sure to check out those videos.
#1 Cala Tirant to Binimel-là
This is my favorite trail
because of the amount of things to see.
Start the trail by walking
across the beach at Cala Tirant,
and then walking a few kilometers
to reach the Cavalleria lighthouse.
Which is arguably the best lighthouse on the island,
A kilometer away you will reach
one of the most stunning beaches on the island.
I highly recommend
spending time at Platja de Cavalleria
or maybe even take a quick dip.
The terrain is from another planet,
My words could never do it justice.
So I will let you make your own opinion.
Finally arriving to another good beach in Binimel-là
This hike consists of 9.6 km of trail,
taking an estimated 4 hours
and is considered a level medium.
#2 Cala en Turqueta to Cala Galdana
This trail includes visiting 3
or 3 and a half excellent beaches.
At the starting point
you will want to take a few minutes
to enjoy Cala en Turqueta.
A couple kilometers later
and you will come up to another set
of outstanding beaches to admire.
Macarella and then in the corner
is the much smaller Macarelleta.
Perfect place to have lunch
or just to enjoy a few hours soaking up some sun.
4 kilometers on
you will make it to the very popular resort town
of Cala Galdana.
A great place to eat dinner or have refreshments.
This hike consists of 6.4 km of trail,
taking an estimated
2 and a half hours
and is considered a level easy
#3 Es Grau to Favàritx
This trail goes right through
the most preserved area on the island.
The entire island is known as a biosphere reserve,
and this hike goes into the core region of the reserve.
A wide variety of ecosystems
is what makes this area so special.
Walking along the coast for most of the trail,
provides for some really nice sea views,
topped off with another cool light house.
Faro de Favaritx.
This hike consists of 10km of trail,
taking an estimated 3 hours and 30 minutes
and is considered a level medium
#4 Binimel-là to Els Alocs
Just because it is said
to be one of the most difficult hikes on Menorca,
Should not deter you from taking on this challenge.
Those brave enough
will be rewarded with breathtaking views
And beaches only accessible by foot.
Quickly after leaving Binimel-Là,
you will reach an amazing beach called Playa Pregonda,
which is probably the best place to take a swim.
Later passing a much quieter Cala Barril,
and then climbing a steep hill.
From here, the views got better
with every step I took.
Then hiking down hill to Cala en Calderer,
and then back up a bigger hill
and eventually back down to Els Alocs.
Please note the closest pickup point
to Els Alocs is 1.6 kilometers from the coast.
So plan accordingly.
This hike consists of 8.9km of trail,
taking an estimated 6 hours
and is considered a level Difficult.
#5 Punta Nati to Ciutadella
Starting of at the Punta Nati Light house,
You will quickly notice the prominence of rocks,
Seeing miles upon miles of rock fences.
as well as buildings made completely
From these same stones,
that are apparently in abundance.
They are a couple hundred years old and were built
to protect livestock from the elements.
There are some really impressive coastal scenery,
and then eventually making it to Menorca’s
most beautiful city,
Cuitadella.
Arriving here at sunset is a great idea,
and be sure to try some local seafood.
This hike consists of 10.5km of trail,
taking an estimated 4 hours
and is considered a level easy.
Do you know a better hike
on the island of Minorca?
Please let me know in the comment box below.