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Rambla Tower \u00a9Menorca en kayak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Es Grau – Cala sa Torreta, kayaking through the waters of Menorca’s only natural park<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Kayaking along the virgin\u00a0beaches of the heart of the Albufera des Grau and Colom Island natural park coastline.<\/h2>\n

This route begins at the small holiday village of Es Grau<\/b> (Ma\u00f3). To launch, you can use any of the slipways on the jetties behind the houses or the beach itself. Head towards Es Pas<\/b>, the canal between Menorca and the Illa d\u2019en Colom<\/b>, Menorca\u2019s largest island. Following the coast, you will pass many small beaches on your way to a small entrance where, amongst the rocks, you will find a number of small caves and natural tunnels that you can pass through and come out opposite Cala es Tamarells<\/b>, an excellent place for snorkelling and exploring the seabed. Continuing north along the coast, on the nearby cliffs above, you will see a defense tower built by the English during their second period of occupation (1802) and in the distance the lighthouse of Fav\u00e0ritx<\/a>. Without leaving the coast, continue paddling as far as Cala sa Torreta<\/b> or Cala Rambla<\/b>, where you can rest in the shade of the small pinewood just behind the beach. On the way back, once past the defence tower, you can head for Illa d\u2019en Colom<\/b>, where two small coves \u2013 Arenal<\/b> d\u2019en Moro<\/b> and Cala es Tamarells<\/b> \u2013\u00a0are inviting spots for a quick dip. The rest of your energies you should save for the paddle back to your starting point.<\/p>\n

Es Grau – Sa Torreta – Es Grau
\n<\/b>Distance<\/b>:<\/b> <\/span><\/b>7 km (3.78 nautical miles). Estimated time<\/b>:<\/strong> <\/span>2,5 h<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> The northerly tramuntana<\/i> and the easterly winds can seriously hamper kayaking. However, on this route there are a good number of coves where you can take refuge in the event of a sudden turn for the worse in the weather.\u00a0 Many paths connect the various coves and beaches on this route with the village of Es Grau<\/b>.<\/p>\n

\u2022<\/span>\u00a0<\/strong>At\u00a0Es Grau<\/b>\u00a0you can hire a kayak during the tourist season:
\nMenorca en Kayak<\/a>. Tel. (34) 669 09 79 77<\/p>\n

\"\u00a9Menorca
Illa d’enColom \u00a9Menorca en kayak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Longer alternatives\u00a0<\/b><\/h2>\n

Illa d\u2019en Colom<\/h3>\n

Those with enough energy may want to circumnavigate Illa d\u2019en Colom<\/b> whose eastern and western faces are very different. Best in calm seas, as there are very few places around this island where you can land.
\nEs Grau – Sa Torreta – Illa den Colom – Es Grau
\n<\/b>Distance<\/b>:<\/b> <\/span>10 km (5.40 nautical miles). Estimated time<\/b>:<\/b><\/span> 4-5 h<\/p>\n

Cap de Fav\u00e0titx<\/h3>\n

Those who have the whole day at their disposal and who are relatively fit could continue as far as the lighthouse of Fav\u00e0ritx<\/a>, and also stop at the popular beach of Morella<\/b>, also known as Cala Tortuga<\/b>. To return, head straight back taking the strait between Illa d\u2019en Colom<\/b> and the mainland as your bearing. If you choose this option, bear in mind that the return leg can seem much longer than you expect.
\nEs Grau – Fav\u00e0ritx – Es Grau
\nDistance<\/b>:<\/b> <\/span><\/b>13.4 km (7.24 nautical miles). Estimated time<\/b><\/span>:<\/span><\/b>\u00a0all day.<\/p>\n

\"Menorca
\u00a9Menorca en kayak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The surroundings<\/strong><\/h2>\n

All these routes are within S\u2019Albufera des Grau Natural Park<\/b>, Menorca\u2019s only natural park. It was declared in 1995 and also includes Illa d\u2019en Colom<\/b>. \u00a0The coast here is formed of low-lying siliceous rocks with sand dunes and small beaches. The coastal flora is very varied and includes the socarell <\/i>(Launaea cervicornis<\/i>), a small foxglove (Digitalis dubia<\/i>) and lavender cotton (Santolina chamaecyparissus<\/i>). By contrast, Illa d\u2019en Colom<\/b> is formed of Carboniferous rocks and has high cliffs on its eastern side with seams of sphalerite, a zinc mineral. Here the rocky reefs are frequented by small groups of shags resting and drying their feathers in the sun. During the whole route sandy seabeds and posidonia meadows alternate; in the strait some of these meadows can be exposed at certain times of year and depending on the state of the sea.<\/p>\n

\"Menorca
\u00a9Menorca en kayak<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

How to get there<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/i> Es Grau<\/b> is 8 km from Ma\u00f3<\/b>. To get there, leave Ma\u00f3 on the road to Fornells<\/b>, which you can pick up at the roundabout at the end of the port. After less than 1 km, turn right towards Es Grau<\/b>.<\/p>\n

<\/i> During summer, a bus runs to Es Grau<\/b> from Ma\u00f3. Check out bus times and frequencies.\u00a0Check out bus times and frequencies (that vary according to the season)<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Map<\/strong><\/h2>\n