Hiking Excursions: The Best Hiking Routes in Minorca

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Última actualización: 19/08/2024

Hikers on Section 2 of the Camí de Cavalls on a sunny winter day. — Hikers on Section 2 of the Camí de Cavalls on a sunny winter dayMenorca

offers many possibilities if you like hiking and trekking.
Whether you want to walk along the coast or inland, Menorca has what you are looking for. The greatest variety of excursions is for hikers who want to go on foot, but you can also tour the coast and the interior by bike and even on horseback. The excursions on foot and by bike are free and suitable for everyone.
All you have to do is put on your sports equipment and start walking or pedaling through the biosphere reserve.
These are the walking tours you can enjoy in Menorca, both in winter and summer.

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9 Excursions on foot along the Camí de Cavalls

Section 7 of the Camí de Cavalls - From Algaiarens to Cala Pilar — Section 7 of the Camí de Cavalls – From Algaiarens to Cala Pilar

The excursion par excellence in Menorca is the walking tour along the Camí de Cavalls (GR-223).
You have 20 itineraries to discover the 185 kilometers of Menorca’s coastline at your own pace and without any restrictions other than those imposed by your physical condition.
If you are an experienced hiker and in good shape you can walk around Menorca in 7 days, but if not you can also do any of its sections in a few hours.

These are some of the excursions on foot that you can do (the times are calculated counting ROUND TRIP and RETURN)

Excursion to Savinar de Mongofra (8km, 2 hours): Excursion to reach a beautiful beach with stretches both along the coast and inland.
If it’s sunny, be prepared and bring plenty of water, as the terrain is rough.
Excursion from Ciutadella to Cala en Brut (10km, 2.5 hours): “Excursion” along the promenade of Sa Farola ideal for all ages both on foot and by bike.
Wide sidewalks, paved bike path in two directions, viewpoints and benches, it has it all.
If you get tired before reaching Cala en Brut you can always stay in Cala en Blanes, although it is worth it to get to the end!
Section 2 of the Camí de Cavalls – Es Grau to Favàritx ( 17km, 6 hours): Another beautiful stage of the Camí de Cavalls through a sparsely populated area and ending at a lighthouse.
Section 6 of the Camí de Cavalls – Binimel-là to Els Alocs (18Km, 6 hours): Section 6 of the Camí de Cavalls runs about 9 km of trail between the beaches of Binimel-la and Cala Pilar.
Starting from the beach of Binimel-là and passing Cala Pregondó, Cala Pregonda and Cala Barril and Cala Calderer you will reach Cala Pilar at the end and enjoy spectacular scenery throughout the entire stage.
Section 7 of the Camí de Cavalls – Cala Pilar to Algaiarens – (18Km, 6 hours): The route between Cala Pilar i Algaiarens can be done both on foot and by bike.
It is an especially easy section for cycling, especially from Macar d’Alfurinet onwards. One of the problems of this stage is that Cala Pilar is only well connected by car. Therefore you will need somebody to bring you at Cala Pilar and pick you up at Algaiarens. Otherwise you would have to make the way back and forth the same day (and spend 6 hours if you go walking).
Section 8 of the Camí de Cavalls – Algaiarens to Cala Morell ( 8Km, 4 hours): The route from Cala Morell to Algaiarens is a little-traveled route of the Camí de Cavalls, although it is possible to find Menorcans walking the path from the Ses Fontanelles jetty.
The route can be done both on foot (easy) and by mountain bike (difficult), although there are some parts of the road with many rocks that make it more complicated by bike, and the ascent and descent to Ses Fontanelles will make you get off the bike if you are not a machine.
Section 9 of the Camí de Cavalls – Cala Morell to Punta Nati (15Km, 5 hours): The route between Cala Morell and Punta Nati is another of my favorites of the north coast.
Having the origin in Cala Morell you can always make a visit to the magnificent Necropolis of Cala Morell before starting the path of about 7km.
This route of the Camí de Cavalls passes through terrain very punished by the Tramontana wind, the rocky landscape with hardly any tall vegetation is a constant.
On sunny summer days and without shade options this route can become a quite hard but rewarding experience.
Section 10 Camí de Cavalls – Calespiques to Punta Nati (10.5km, 4.5 hours): Beautiful hike along the Camí de Cavalls in a totally deserted area.
If you go in summer bring water and be prepared to suffer the sun and the north wind.
If you go at sunset you can see the sunset at the Punta Nati lighthouse, but then you have to come back at night!
Section 14 Camí de Cavalls – Galdana to Santo Tomás ( 20km, 7 hours): Typical hike along the Camí de Cavalls between two very touristic areas.
If you do the round trip it is very tiring as it is 20km, but you can always take a bus or ask someone to pick you up.

9 Alternative Short Excursions

Not everything is Camí de Cavalls in Menorca.
There are excursions a bit more inland and others in which you can reach beautiful beaches, caves or castles.
These are some of the possibilities:

Excursion on foot or by bike to Can Lluriach (3 km, 45 min): On the Camí de Tramuntana you can enter the Finca Lluriach and buy artisan cheeses and local products of high quality. I recommend doing the route by bike rather than on foot, especially if you go in the summer months.
During the summer a lot of cars circulate along this road, as it is the access road to the famous beaches of the north of Es Mercadal(Pregonda, Cavalleria, etc.).
Route of the viewpoints of Galdana to Macarella (5 Km, 1h 20 min): This route is easy and very busy throughout the year. In July and August it is very busy.
Excursion to the Pont den Gil (0,5 Km, 10 min): The Pont den Gil is a natural bridge suspended over the sea that can be reached on foot in less than 10 minutes.
It is a very easy excursion to do on foot, and you have plenty of restaurants and leisure activities in the urbanization of Los Delfines.
Excursion to Barranc d’Algendar ( 8 Km, 3 hours): Excursion for all ages to the interior of Menorca.
Ideal for days with little sun.
Excursion to the Cova des Coloms (4 Km, 1 hour): Excursion very fun and with the possibility of getting lost in the interior paths.
The views of the cave are spectacular.
If you go from Es Migjorn to the Cova and back, it will take you only 1 hour to go and return, but if you decide to visit the beach of Binigaus instead of 4km of route it will be 8km and it will take you twice as long to go and return (2 hours).
Excursion to the Castell de Santa Àgueda ( 3 Km, 1 hour): Very easy excursion to go to see the Castell de Santa Àgueda.
The scenery is beautiful and suitable for the whole family, and also when you get up there are great views.
Excursion to Cala Escorxada ( 8 Km, 2.5 hours): Spectacular views during the hike to a very remote cove.
The path is quite hard and you should wear sports shoes to avoid sprains and injuries due to the stone cliffs.
Don’t forget the water!
If you get tired, you can return with the Taximar.
Excursion to Cala Trebalúger (3 Km, 1 hour): A simple excursion to reach a beach quite different from the rest, with a small stream that flows into the shore.
The path is simple but wooded, and has quite a few shady stretches so although it is hot in summer, it is not as stifling as the north coast.
Excursion to Cala Pilar ( 5 Km, 1,5 hours): Very entertaining excursion with some stretches of forest where it doesn’t feel like you are so close to the coast.
Before reaching the beach there are very good views from an elevated position.
Bring plenty of water because the sun is especially tiring before reaching the beach.