Menorca: The Cami de Cavalls Map and Itinerary

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7 Nights & 8 Days

Self guided walking holiday following the Cami de Cavalls around the coast of Menorca

Daily Itinerary

DAY 1
Arrive Menorca / Mahón

Menorca has excellent flight links from most UK and European countries. Flight time from London is about 2h30. The airport is 4.5km from Mahon and taxis and regular buses are available .

Mahón is a historical port city of narrow lanes situated on the hill overlooking the blue waters of the bay. Occupied by English, French and Spanish troops over a period of 150 years (from the late 17th to the early 19th centuries), there is plenty to explore and the city centre boasts an interesting mix of architectural styles.
Walk:Optional city stroll

Overnight:Small 3* Hotel, Mahon

Your hotel is located in the heart of Mahon. The Hotel has 16 spacious rooms, each individually decorated and well equipped. Frescoes and paintings depict the island’s history and good service make this a welcoming hotel.

DAY 2
Walk from Es Grau to Port d’Addaia
Your day begins with a transfer to the fishing village of Es Grau, just outside S’Albufera Natural Park, where you join the Cami de Cavalls. Your first walk takes you through marshes and dunes, which surround a huge freshwater lake.
Once past Cape Favaritx, the landscape becomes more rugged. The only splash of colour in this stark landscape are the bright pink blooms of Carpobrotus. The terrain changes again as you walk through an area of salt water marshes before arriving in the holiday town of Port d’Addaia. A short transfer brings you to your hotel in Fornells, Menorca’s northernmost fishing village.
Walk: 19 km, 5-6 hrs, 350 ascent/descent

Overnight: Restaurant with Rooms, Fornells

This lively cafe right on the town square has simply decorated but comfortable rooms, which overlook the swimming pool. Enjoying coffee & breakfast on the town square is a delight.
DAY 3
Fornells to Cala S’Alocs
A short taxi transfer brings you to Cap de Cavalleria, where you pick up the Camí de Cavalls for a splendid walk along the rough, isolated coastline of the island’s most mountainous area.
The terrain alternates between rocky cliffs and low marshlands, and you traverse Mediterranean woodlands which are home to a wide variety of birds. Along the way, you can stop for a rest at a café on the beach, before reaching Cala S’Alocs, where you’ll be met for the transfer to your accommodation in Cala Morell.

Walk: 17 km, 5-6 hrs, 600m ascent, 600m descent

Overnight:Farmstay, Cala Morell

Juan and Esperanza welcome you to their beautiful farm for the next two nights. Nestling in lovely surroundings the farm has eight beautifully decorated rooms, a swimming pool and the menu features local produce.
DAY 4
Walk from Cala S’Alocs to Cala Morell
You start your walk today at Platja Cala Pilar. Today the route winds through a flatter landscape and open farmland. This is an area famed for the production of Queso de Mahón, a local cheese, made at the old farmsteads which date back to the 17th and 18th centuries.
Today’s walk is relatively easy and you should have time this afternoon to relax around the swimming pool at the Agroturismo.
Walk: 14 km, 4 hrs, 200m ascent, 200m descent

Overnight: Farmstay, Cala Morell

DAY 5
Walk from Cala Morell to Cales Picas
Today’s route starts in Cala Morell, and takes you into an area littered with ancient dwellings from the Talayotic period.
Surrounded by typical Mediterranean vegetation – rosemary, rockrose, chamomile - you walk toward a dry limestone plateau, where the tramuntana wind blows constantly across fields enclosed by high walls. No modern houses in sight, just the strange pyramidal structures from earlier times. Your route ends in Cales Piques, where you catch a bus (or continue on foot) to the pretty port town of Ciutadella.
Walk: 14 km, 4.5 hrs, 250m ascent, 250m descent

Overnight: Comfortable 2* Hotel, Ciutadella

Perfectly located in the centre of Ciutadella, the medieval capital of Menorca, your modern hotel has 42 comfortable bedrooms and is the perfect base to explore this beautiful medieval town.
DAY 6
Walk from Son Xoriguer to Cala Galdana
After a short transfer to Son Xoriguer you continue your walk along the coast of Menorca. You will enjoy a day of lovely walking through woodlands of oaks, firs and wild olive trees and pass gorgeous coves such as Platges de Son Saura or Cala en Turqueta. So make sure you pack your swimmers! After lunch the terrain becomes more rugged, and you traverse deep ravines, or barrancos, to reach the coastal village of Cala Galdana.

There should also be time for an optional excursion into the Barranc d’Algendar, Menorca’s most spectacular gorge, and time for a swim at the pool or in sea!
Walk:15 km, 4.5 hrs, 250m ascent / descent

Overnight: 4* Resort Hotel, Cala Galdana

Situated less than 100m from the white sands and crystal clear waters of Cala Gladana Beach this large 4* spa and wellness hotel boasts several restaurants, a huge pool and large spa. The perfect spot to relax after a good day’s walk.
DAY 7
Circular walk from Cala Galdana
The last walk of the program starts off with a quick detour to Cala Mitjana beach, situated at the edge of a holm oak wood where remains of chalk ovens can be seen.
From there, the route goes inland, crossing the limestone plateau of Migjorn, traversed by deep crevices where you might spot a Mediterranean turtle
Walk:17,5km total 5,5 hrs, 350m in ascent / descent

Overnight: 4* Resort Hotel, Cala Galdana

DAY 8
Departure Day

Your holiday finishes after breakfast when you depart from the hotel. The airport is a short taxi ride and buses are also available.

Additional Nights and Extensions

You can add additional nights at any point along the walk or in Mahon, a great base to relax for a few days. If you would like to extend your stay in the Balearic Islands this trip combines very well with our walking or cycling holidays on Mallorca (Ferries daily) to make a two week holiday.

Tailor Made Holidays

We are always more than happy to tailor our standard itineraries to suit. Just let us know what you would like and we will be happy to arrange tailor made walking holiday.

From: £625.00 Book