{"id":13542,"date":"2014-05-17T10:22:16","date_gmt":"2014-05-17T08:22:16","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.descobreixmenorca.com\/?page_id=13542"},"modified":"2026-02-28T13:28:32","modified_gmt":"2026-02-28T12:28:32","slug":"cap-de-favaritx-arenal-den-castell","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.descobreixmenorca.com\/en\/cami-de-cavalls-3\/cap-de-favaritx-arenal-den-castell\/","title":{"rendered":"Cam\u00ed de Cavalls. Stage 3: Cap de Fav\u00e0ritx – Arenal d’en Castell"},"content":{"rendered":"

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\"Pou
Pou d’en Caldes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Cam\u00ed de Cavalls. Stage 3:<\/strong>
\nCap de Fav\u00e0ritx – Arenal d’en Castell\u00a0<\/strong><\/h1>\n

A large part of stage 3 of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls runs through the s\u2019Albufera des Grau Natural Park, where you can enjoy a wide variety of landscapes before reaching one of the most well-known developed beaches in northern Menorca.<\/h2>\n

This stage of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls begins at Cap de Fav\u00e0ritx, 1 km before the eponymous lighthouse. First, follow the road to the lighthouse inland for 2 km before turning right onto the coastal path. After climbing a small hill giving good views over the north coast, drop down to the beach of Pou d\u2019en Caldes. Wooden boardwalks take you across a small stream, after which you enter an area of fields and pastures before joining a road, Cam\u00ed d\u2019Addaia. Turn right, but be aware of the cars that pass along this road. Soon you reach the gates to the estate of Mongofre Nou where the path enters the Addaia or Mongofre saltpans. The Cam\u00ed de Cavalls continues along the side of the main inlet of the port of Addaia as far as the first houses of the resort of Addaia. From here you have to walk 3.5 km through this built-up area, then a further 750 m along the road and, finally, through the built-up areas of Coves Noves and Arenal d\u2019en Castell. This stage ends at the far western end of the beach.<\/p>\n

<\/i> Distance:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a013,6\u00a0 km\u00a0 \u2022 Difficulty:<\/strong><\/span> Average \u2022 Estimated walking time<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a04 h<\/p>\n

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

<\/i><\/span> Keep an eye out for cars as quite a lot of this stage is along roads that are fairly busy in summer and have no facilities for pedestrians.<\/p>\n

<\/i><\/span> Please be aware of the breeding birds and respect the environment in the stretch of the path that passes through the Addaia<\/strong> saltpans.<\/p>\n


\n<\/b>SHORTER ALTERNATIVES AVOIDING ROADS
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Fav\u00e0ritx \u2013 Addaia<\/h4>\n

If you want to walk this stretch of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/strong> as a \u2018there-and-back\u2019 walk, you should avoid the road between Addaia<\/strong> and Arenal d\u2019en Castell <\/strong>(but not the first 2 km of road on Cap Fav\u00e0ritx). In Addaia<\/strong>, the path towards Fav\u00e0ritx<\/strong> begins at the end of the street Carrer Fontanilles<\/strong>, where you can park.<\/p>\n

<\/i> Distance<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a09,7 \u00a0km\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0Difficulty<\/strong><\/span>:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Easy \u2022\u00a0Estimated walking time<\/strong>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>3 h<\/p>\n

\"Port
Port d’Addaia<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

Much of this stage of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/strong> runs through the S\u2019Albufera des Grau Natural Park<\/strong> and many of its very diverse landscapes. The first part passes through low coastal scrub with an important concentration of the endemic socarell<\/em> plant communities. After passing through the small stand of tamarisks behind the beach of Pou de Caldes<\/strong>, you enter fields and pastures and then pinewoods as you approach the road to Cam\u00ed d\u2019Addaia<\/strong>. This road is flanked by the cliffs of Capell de Ferro<\/strong>, with its outcrops of siliceous sandstones, which run as far as the Addaia saltpans<\/strong>. These saltpans are now abandoned but have become an important site for breeding and migratory birds. Please respect them. Before reaching the built-up area, check the waters of the inlet of Port d\u2019Addaia<\/strong> for the ospreys that come to fish in these peaceful waters.<\/p>\n

\"Arenal
Arenal d’en Castell beach<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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

\u2022<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Fav\u00e0ritx\u00a0lighthouse<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0This lighthouse is just 500 from the beach of S\u2019Escala and was the first built from concrete in the Balearic Islands. It is 28-m high, and its black spiral painted on a white background makes it unmistakeable.\u00a0More information<\/a>.<\/p>\n

\u2022<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Addaia saltpans<\/strong><\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Interesting wetland for wintering, breeding and migratory birds. These saltpans were built in 1845 and operated until 1990. They were the last active saltpans in Menorca and were worked on a totally artisan basis.<\/p>\n

\u2022<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Addaia tower:<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Defence tower built by the English in 1801 during their third period of occupation (1798-1802). It stands in Cala Mol\u00ed<\/strong> (Addaia), almost at the end of the built-up area. It cannot be visited, as it is located within a private garden.<\/p>\n

\"Arenal<\/p>\n

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

\u2022<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Fav\u00e0ritx cape<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0No facilities.
\n\u2022<\/strong><\/span> Addaia<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong> Resort with a few shops, bars, restaurants and a supermarket.
\n\u2022<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Arenal d\u2019en Castell<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Large built-up area with all types of tourists facilities.<\/p>\n

How to get to Cape Fav\u00e0ritx<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/i> <\/i> Cape Fav\u00e0ritx is located 17 km from the town of Ma\u00f3<\/strong><\/a>. To get there, take the Fornells road that starts at the roundabout at the far end of Ma\u00f3 harbour<\/strong>. After 8.5 km, you will find the road to Cape Fav\u00e0ritx<\/strong> on the right-hand side.<\/p>\n

From both Mercadal<\/strong> and Fornells<\/strong>, the distance is approximately 26 km. Between these two towns you will find the road towards Ma\u00f3<\/strong><\/a>. Follow it for 12.5 km until you reach the Fav\u00e0ritx road<\/strong> on the left.<\/p>\n

About 2 km before the lighthouse<\/strong> there is a car park<\/strong>. It is recommended to leave your car in this car park<\/strong>, as parking is not allowed anywhere else along the road.<\/p>\n

<\/i> During the tourist season, Cape Fav\u00e0ritx<\/strong> can be reached by a shuttle bus service departing from the Ma\u00f3 bus station (Line 43<\/strong>). Check timetable, schedules and frequency<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

<\/i> <\/i> Addaia<\/b> is located 17 km from Ma\u00f3<\/strong><\/a>, 11 km from Alaior<\/strong> and 16 km from Mercadal<\/strong>. To get there from Ma\u00f3<\/strong><\/a>, take the Fornells road that starts at the roundabout at the far end of Ma\u00f3 harbour<\/strong>. After about 14 km, you will reach the cam\u00ed d\u2019Addaia roundabout<\/strong>, where you should turn right and then turn right again towards Addaia port<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

From both Es Mercadal<\/strong> and Fornells<\/strong>, the distance is approximately 16 km. Between these two towns you will find the road towards Ma\u00f3<\/strong><\/a>. Follow it for 7.5 km until you reach the Addaia roundabout<\/strong>, where you should turn left.<\/p>\n

From Alaior<\/strong>, take the Subaida road<\/strong>, which leads to the beaches of the north coast and to Addaia<\/strong>. The trail towards Cape Fav\u00e0ritx<\/strong> begins at the end of Fontanilles Street<\/strong>, where you can leave your vehicle.<\/p>\n

<\/i> During the tourist season, there is a bus service Alaior – Addaia (Line 44<\/strong>). Check timetables and frequency depending on the time of year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

How to get to Arenal d’en Castell<\/strong><\/h2>\n

<\/i> Arenal d’en Castell<\/b> is located just over 2 km from Addaia<\/strong>, leaving the turn-offs to Addaia<\/strong>, Cala Mol\u00ed<\/strong> and Na Macaret<\/strong> on the right. The stage ends at the western end of the beach.<\/p>\n

<\/i> During the tourist season, there is a bus service Ma\u00f3 – Es Mercadal – Arenal d’en Castell (Line 41<\/strong>). Check timetables and frequency depending on the time of year<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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

<\/i> Search for accommodation in Arenal d’en Castell<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you want to go through the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/strong> 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>with autonomy, always adapting to your needs.<\/p>\n