Cavalleria lighthouse This lighthouse is situated at the tip of the headland of Cavalleria, the most northerly point of Menorca, a good place to enjoy summer sunsets. The lighthouse The white tower of Cavalleria lighthouse is 15-m high and was built on the island’s tallest and most impressive cliffs. It stands 94 m above sea level. Its lamp, visible from 22 nautical … [Read more...]
Bodegas Menorquinas
Bodegas Menorquinas vineyard The first wines of Menorca under the Vi de la terra illa de Menorca geographical denomination. The vineyard The vineyard is located within the S’Estància Alta estate, some 4 km north of the town of Es Mercadal. The terrain is clayey, but with there are some slates and limestone. In total, around 3.5 ha of vines have been planted, both … [Read more...]
Binimel·là
Snorkeling in Binimel·là beach The seabed at the coves to the east of Binimel·là beach have fascinating underwater habitats due to the restrictions on fishing in this zone imposed by the North Menorcan Marine Reserve. Binimel·là beach The beach of Binimel·là lies in the centre of Menorca’s northern coast in the municipality of Es Mercadal and in the heart of the North … [Read more...]
Arenal d’en Castell – Cala Tirant
CAMÍ DE CAVALLS - Stage 4 Arenal d'en Castell - Cala Tirant walking by the Camí de Cavalls The stage This stage of the Camí de Cavalls begins at the far western end of the built-up area of Arenal d’en Castell. Walk for 10 minutes along the cliff-top path as far as Son Parc, another built-up area that you then have to walk through for 20 minutes as far as the car-park … [Read more...]
Fornells tower
Fornells tower The tower of Fornells is one of the largest defense towers and best preserved in Menorca. The tower A coastal defence tower built by the British in the early 19th century to guard the entrance to Fornells harbour, prevent the enemy coming ashore and protect the nearby Sant Antoni Castle, which has now been restored. Watchtowers controlled the local area … [Read more...]
Cala Tirant – Binimel·là
CAMÍ DE CAVALLS - Stage 5 Cala Tirant - Cavalleria beach - Binimel·là walking by the Camí de Cavalls The stage This stage of the Camí de Cavalls begins at Cala Tirant, where you have to cross over the stream behind the beach on a wooden footbridge. Continue along a broad track and then take a footpath that more or less hugs the coastline as far as the remains of the Roman … [Read more...]
Fornells bay by kayak
Fornells bay by kayak This route will take us kayaking to the secrets of the largest and most protected from the north wind northern Menorca bay. The route This excursion by kayak begins at the small fishing village of Fornells. The best place to launch the kayak is the slipway on the jetty or one of the public piers along the waterfront. You begin by following the western … [Read more...]
Binimel·là – Cala Pregonda – Els Alocs
CAMÍ DE CAVALLS - Stage 6 Binimel·là - Cala Pregonda - Els Alocs by the Camí de Cavalls The stage This is the longest and hardest of all the stages of the Camí de Cavalls and, unsurprisingly, also one of the most spectacular. It begins on the beach of Binimel·là, from where a path will take you in 30 minutes to the attractive and well-known Cala Pregonda. Here, the path … [Read more...]
