What to see in Minorca – Discover its 5 Treasures

Última actualización: 20/08/2024

All of us who have traveled to Menorca know that it is a unique island, with nothing to envy to other beach destinations around the world.
Menorca has paradisiacal beaches, coves to get lost in, a gastronomy with fresh quality products and a very old and well preserved monumental legacy.
We have the privilege of having it just a boat or plane ride away (although if you go in high season be sure to read these tips).
When you get there, let yourself be carried away by the island’s rhythm, connect with the pure nature that you will find and do not miss these 5 jewels that Menorca hides (or not).

1. Menorca’s Beaches and Virgin Coves

One of the characteristics that make Menorca a good tourist destination is that it has been able to stop in time (at least for the moment) the overcrowding of the island and the overconstruction.
This makes that it has many virgin beaches and small coves to lose yourself in.
The southern beaches are typically white sand and crystal clear waters.
In the north the landscape is more rugged and dark, but equally spectacular in its own way.

If you travel to Menorca, be sure to read our top 10 beaches of Menorca and visit them.
They are a gift for the senses.

To the list we would add Cala Tortuga and Cala Presili, near the Favàritx lighthouse. These beaches are much less frequented in summer, but virgin and very beautiful.
And of course, the well-known Cala Macarella and Cala Mitjana, although in summer they fill to the brim from early morning.

2. Camí de Cavalls – GR223

The Camí de Cavalls is the path that surrounds the whole island of Menorca, passing in most of its sections, very close to the coast.
It is 185km long and is considered historical heritage of the island. Numerous hikers, tourists on foot or bicycle lovers, travel every year some sections of this path.
It is also used to go from beach to beach and to reach places such as Pont de’n Gil.

Every year, in spring, the Camí de Cavalls race is organized.
And many hikers venture to do the entire route on foot.

If you dare, in the link you will find our experience and tips so you can do the Camí de Cavalls in seven days.
A different experience and a way to experience the island in all its splendor.
And don’t worry, many of the sections pass next to spectacular beaches, so you will enjoy them too.
And better than anyone else!

3. Rural Hotels

If you go to Menorca, at least a few days or in some of your visits, you have to stay in a hotel or rural house.
The rural hotels in Menorca are all old manor houses, in the middle of the island and surrounded by countryside.
There you will only hear the singing of the birds and the blowing of the wind and they will become your particular paradise.

• It is a perfect way to get to know the interior of Menorca and enjoy a relaxing environment and good gastronomy, since most of them offer fresh and typical products of the island.
• In addition, if you like to enjoy well-kept and charming places, you will love the rural houses in Menorca.

We have been to a few and from experience we can recommend the Hotel Sant Ignasi in the Ciutadella area and the Hotel Son Granot in the Maó area.
Both are magnificent, with spectacular surroundings and delicious food.

4. Monumental Legacy

Menorca is much more than sun and beach.
This small island is home to the oldest fully preserved building in Europe.
Yes, you guessed it, it is the famous Naveta des Tudonsa funerary monument dating back to around 1000 BC. La Naveta, very close to Ciutadella, is the most famous and visited, but Menorca’s monumental legacy is much broader and includes navetas, talayotic settlements and several necropolises.

5. Sunsets

You cannot leave Menorca without enjoying a sunset.
A magical moment of connection with nature, peace and beauty.
Not in vain most of the times it ends with a good applause of all the assistants.

• The best sunsets in Menorca can be seen from the lighthouses.

In summer, the Punta Nati lighthouse and the Cavalleria lighthouse are the places to go.

• The Cavalleria lighthouse is spectacular for its towering cliffs.
  The sunset there is a spectacle of nature.
• The Punta Nati lighthouse is not as high, but it is much more accessible from Ciutadella and is more frequented on summer nights.

If you are more of a comfortable drinker, you can also have a drink while watching the sunset.
Where to go?
In Sa Posta de Sol, in the urbanization of Los Delfines.
There, with a cold drink, you can also enjoy this exciting moment.