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\"Rambla
Rambla tower<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Cam\u00ed de Cavalls. Stage 2:<\/strong>
\nEs Grau –\u00a0Cap de Fav\u00e0ritx<\/strong><\/h1>\n

Stage 2 of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls, from Es Grau to Cap de Fav\u00e0ritx, covers 8.6 km surrounded by protected landscapes, pristine beaches, and lush pine forests. This walk takes place entirely within the Parc Natural de s\u2019Albufera des Grau, offering a unique experience of Menorca\u2019s northern coast.<\/h2>\n

This stage of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/strong> commences at the same place as one of the marked trails in S\u2019Albufera des Grau Natural Park<\/strong>. First, cross the mouth of the stream that drains the main lagoon and cross into a wetland along a wooden boardwalk. From here, the path quickly takes you into the pinewoods and then out to the beach of Es Grau. Next, the trail takes you on to Cala Tamarells<\/strong> and then to Cala de Sa Torreta<\/strong>, where there is a magnificent shady pinewood in which to rest. Fav\u00e0ritx lighthouse<\/a> gradually grows closer, although you still have an hour of walking to do before you reach the Arenal de Morella Nou <\/strong>(or Cala Tortuga<\/strong>) and Cala Prescili<\/strong> (or beach of Capifort<\/strong>), two unspoilt beaches that are protected from the north wind by Cap de Fav\u00e0ritx<\/strong>, which marks the end of this stage.<\/p>\n

<\/i> Distance<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a08,6 km\u00a0 \u2022 Difficulty<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Average \u2022 Estimated walking time<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a03 h<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> Be sure to shut all gates after you since they are used to control the cattle.<\/p>\n

\"S'Albufera
S’Albufera de Es Grau Natural Park<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

All of this stage\u00a0of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls runs through S\u2019Albufera des Grau Natural Park<\/strong>. It is an excellent walk for getting to know a variety of different habitats, enriched by the presence of singular structures such as Torre Rambla (C. 18) or Fav\u00e0ritx lighthouse<\/a>, which looms in the distance for much of the walk. You walk through wetlands and pinewoods, and then come to inviting unspoilt beaches, all framed in a rolling landscape in which farmland and grazing alternates with wild olive woodland and the scrubby vegetation that characterizes this rocky coastline.<\/p>\n

\"Cala
Cala Presili \u00a9Fundaci\u00f3 Dest\u00ed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don’t miss<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022<\/strong><\/span> Rambla tower<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0A defence tower built by the English in 1802 during their third period of occupation\u00a0(1798-1802).
\n\u2022<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Albufera des Grau\u00a0viewpoint<\/strong><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0The beginning of the stage begins almost at the mouth of the stream that drains the large lagoon of S\u2019Albufera, which is also the start of one of the marked trails in S\u2019Albufera des Grau Natural Park<\/strong>. It is worth detouring briefly from the path and walking a few extra metres for a gaze over the lagoon from the viewpoint that is signposted off the trail.
\n\u2022<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Cala de Morella Nou<\/strong><\/span>:<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Also known as Cala Tortuga<\/strong>, this unspoilt beach is protected from the northerly winds by Cap Fav\u00e0ritx<\/strong>. There is an interesting lagoon just behind the beach, with permanent water and a splendid tamarisk wood.
\n\u2022<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Cala Presili<\/strong><\/span>:<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Also called Platja de Capifort<\/strong> or Arenal d\u2019en Moro<\/strong>. To reach this beach you have to take a short detour from the marked path.<\/p>\n

Nearby sites of interest<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Far de Fav\u00e0ritx:<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0This lighthouse was the first in the Balearic Islands built from concrete. It is 28-metres high and is painted white with a black spiral band that makes it immediately recognisable. More information<\/a>.
\n<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u2022<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0S\u2019Albufera des Grau\u00a0Natural Park<\/strong><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0This is the only natural park in Menorca and is a must for birdwatchers and nature-lovers alike. A number of different trails cross the park \u2013 more details from the information centre (Tel: 34 971 17 77 05 \/ 609 601 249).Road Ma\u00f3 – Es Grau Km 3,5.<\/p>\n

\"Fav\u00e0ritx
Fav\u00e0ritx lighthouse<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Services<\/strong><\/h2>\n

\u2022<\/strong><\/span> Es Grau<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Small resort with bars, restaurants and a small supermarket. Kayaks can be hired on the beach if you want to get to know the coastline a bit better.
\n\u2022<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Fav\u00e0ritx cape<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0No facilities.<\/p>\n

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

<\/i> <\/i> Es Grau<\/strong> is 7 km from Ma\u00f3<\/strong> and to get there leave Ma\u00f3 from the roundabout at the end of the harbour on the road towards Fornells<\/strong>. After just over 500 m, turn right towards Es Grau<\/strong>. You can park in one of the two car-parks behind the beach of Es Grau.<\/p>\n

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

Cap de Fav\u00e0ritx<\/strong> is 17 km from Ma\u00f3<\/strong>. To get there, take the road to Fornells <\/strong>from Ma\u00f3 harbour. <\/strong>After 8.5 km, you will come to the turn-off to the right to the lighthouse.<\/p>\n

Both Es Mercadal<\/strong> and Fornells<\/strong> are about 26 km from the lighthouse. Follow the road to Ma\u00f3<\/strong> from where it joins the Es Mercadal-Fornells road and turn left to Fav\u00e0ritx <\/strong>after 12.5 km. About 2 km before the lighthouse there is a parking area<\/strong>, and 1 km further on you will find the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/strong><\/a> path. It is recommended to leave your car in this parking area, as parking is not allowed on the road up to the lighthouse.<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> During the tourist season, the Fav\u00e0ritx lighthouse area will not be accessible by private car. The vehicle must be left in the parking lot, about 2 km from the lighthouse. The access will only be allowed by public transport, with a shuttle bus system that will depart from the Ma\u00f3 bus station. Check out bus times and frequencies<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Accommodation and logistics on Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/em><\/strong><\/h2>\n

In Es Grau and at Cape Fav\u00e0ritx there is no accommodation.<\/p>\n

If you want to go through the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/strong><\/em> in stages, either a part or all of it, you have to plan your trek well. There are no accommodation for trekkers on the path, so you will have to make use of the touristic accommodations you will find on the route. That is the reason why making the route outside the tourist season could be somewhat complicated.<\/p>\n

It is important to adapt the route plan to your physical condition and your experience as a trekker. In many cases, the ideal choice is to hire a logistic service for you to resolve those shortcomings. This way, you will be able to get the most out of the experience.<\/p>\n

Cam\u00ed de Cavalls 360\u00ba<\/strong><\/a> is a specialized travel agency that helps you to make the route in stages, in a self-guided manner and with a series of related services (among others, accommodation and logistics). Cam\u00ed de Cavalls 360\u00ba <\/strong>offers you different choices to traverse the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls <\/strong><\/em>with autonomy, always adapting to your needs.<\/p>\n