{"id":13549,"date":"2014-05-17T10:58:21","date_gmt":"2014-05-17T08:58:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.descobreixmenorca.com\/?page_id=13549"},"modified":"2026-04-03T16:01:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-03T14:01:02","slug":"arenal-den-castell-cala-tirant","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.descobreixmenorca.com\/en\/cami-de-cavalls-3\/arenal-den-castell-cala-tirant\/","title":{"rendered":"Cam\u00ed de Cavalls. Stage 4: Arenal d’en Castell –\u00a0Cala Tirant"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Arenal d’en Castell – Cala Tirant on horseback by the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n<\/div>\r\n

Cam\u00ed de Cavalls. Stage 4:
Arenal d’en Castell –\u00a0Cala Tirant<\/h1>\r\n

Stage of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls between Arenal d\u2019en Castell and Cala Tirant that crosses the most developed area of Menorca\u2019s north coast before heading inland, combining tourist resorts, countryside and pine forests.<\/h2>\r\n

This stage of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/strong> begins at the far western end of the built-up area of Arenal d\u2019en Castell<\/strong>. Walk for 10 minutes along the cliff-top path as far as Son Parc<\/strong>, another built-up area that you then have to walk through for 20 minutes as far as the car-park behind the beach of Son Saura<\/strong> del Nord<\/strong> (not to be confused with Son Saura on the southern coast). The path continues along the edge of the Son Saura<\/strong> wetland and then enters a pinewood, which you walk through for almost an hour to the southern inland of Fornells Bay<\/strong>. On this stretch, you will pass by the paleochristian basilica <\/strong>of Cap des Port<\/strong> and La Concepci\u00f3 saltpans <\/strong>before reaching the road to Fornells<\/strong>. From here, you have to walk the final 3.5 km along the road to Fornells<\/strong> and then to the resort of Platges de Fornells<\/strong> and Cala Tirant<\/strong>, the end of the stage.<\/p>\r\n

<\/i> Distance:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a010,8\u00a0km\u00a0 \u2022 Difficulty<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Easy \u2022 Estimated walking time<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a03 h<\/p>\r\n

<\/i><\/span> Please close all the gates you might have to open. They essential for controlling the cattle.<\/p>\r\n

<\/i>\u00a0<\/span> Keep an eye out for cars, as quite a lot of this stage runs along busy \u2013 above all in summer \u2013 roads that have no facilities for pedestrians.<\/p>\r\n

SHORTER ALTERNATIVES AVOIDING ROADS<\/h3>\r\n

Son Saura del nord \u2013 Salines de la Concepci\u00f3<\/h4>\r\n

If you want to avoid walking through both the built-up area of Son Parc<\/strong> and also the road to Cala Tirant<\/strong>, you can begin this stage at the car-park behind the beach at Son Saura<\/strong> and walk the 5 km through the forests that stretch as far as the road to Fornells<\/strong>. This will enable you to visit both the paleochristian basilica <\/strong>of Cap des Port<\/strong> and La Concepci\u00f3 saltpans<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

<\/i> Distance<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a05 \u00a0km\u00a0 \u2022\u00a0Difficulty<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Easy \u2022\u00a0Estimated walking time<\/strong><\/span>:<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>1 h 30 min<\/p>\r\n

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

The first part of this stage passes along the cliff between the built-up areas of Arenal d\u2019es Castell <\/strong>and Son Parc<\/strong> on a stony path that runs amidst bushes of rosemary and winter heath. However, much of this stage of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/strong> passes through a forest with undergrowth dominated by strawberry-tree. This means you might see the two-tailed pasha<\/a> butterfly, one of the largest and most spectacular butterflies on Menorca, whose larva feed on the strawberry-tree.<\/p>\r\n

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Don’t miss<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

\u2022<\/strong><\/span> Arenal de Son Saura<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Large beach near Son Parc with large sand dunes of coarse white sand. The Cam\u00ed<\/strong> does not actually go by the beach and so you will have to make a detour if you want to make a visit.
\u2022<\/span><\/strong> Son Saura del Nord wetland<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Interesting wetland for wintering, breeding and migratory birds. There are no visitor facilities and to visit you will have to make a detour from the route.
\u2022<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Paleochristian basilica of Cap des Port<\/strong><\/span>:<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Remains of a paleochristian basilica dating from the end of the fifth\u2013beginning of the sixth centuries AD. Visible are the central nave, a crypt in the form of a Greek cross, a baptistery and a perfectly preserved baptismal font.<\/p>\r\n

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

\u2022<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Fornells tower<\/strong>:<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Defence tower built by the English in 1801 during their third period of occupation (1798-1802). It stands at the entrance to Fornells Bay<\/strong>, from where there are excellent views of Cap de Cavalleria.<\/p>\r\n

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Remains of paleochristian basilica of Cap des Port<\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

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

\u2022<\/strong><\/span> Arenal d\u2019en Castell, Son Parc (arenal de Son Saura) i Platges de Fornells (cala Tirant<\/strong>)<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Resorts with all types of facilities for beach-users.<\/p>\r\n

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

<\/i> <\/i> L\u2019Arenal d\u2019en Castell <\/strong>is 17 km from Ma\u00f3<\/strong>, 11 km from Alaior<\/strong> and 16 km from Es Mercadal<\/strong>. From Ma\u00f3<\/strong>, take the road to Fornells<\/strong> from the roundabout at the end of Ma\u00f3 Harbour<\/strong>. After around 14 km, you reach the roundabout\/ junction with the road to Cam\u00ed d\u2019Addaia<\/strong>, where you should turn right. Continue to the end, ignoring the turn-offs to the right to Addaia<\/strong>, Cala Mol\u00ed<\/strong> and Na Macaret<\/strong>. Both Es Mercadal<\/strong> and Fornells<\/strong> are around 16 km from Arenal d\u2019en Castell.<\/strong> Follow the road to Ma\u00f3<\/strong> from where it joins the Es Mercadal-Fornells road and turn left after 7.5 km to Addaia<\/strong> at the aforementioned roundabout.<\/p>\r\n

From Alaior,<\/strong> take the Carretera de Subaida<\/strong> towards the beaches on the north coast and to L\u2019Arenal d\u2019en Castell<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

How to get to Arenal de Son Saura<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

Arenal de Son Saura <\/strong>is 20 km from Ma\u00f3<\/strong>, 14 km from Alaior<\/strong> and 13 km from Es Mercadal<\/strong>. From Ma\u00f3<\/strong>, take the Fornells road from the roundabout at the end of Ma\u00f3 Harbour<\/strong>. After 16 km, turn right to the built-up area of Son Parc<\/strong> and Arenal de Son Saura<\/strong>. Both Es Mercadal<\/strong> and Fornells<\/strong> are around 13 km from Arenal de Son Saura<\/strong>. Follow the road to Ma\u00f3<\/strong> from where it joins the Es Mercadal-Fornells road and turn left after 4.5 km to Son Parc<\/strong>.<\/p>\r\n

How to get to Cala Tirant<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

Cala Tirant <\/strong>is 20 km from Ma\u00f3<\/strong> and 8 km from Es Mercadal<\/strong>. To get there, turn right along the road 2 km before reaching Fornells.<\/strong><\/p>\r\n

Public transport<\/strong><\/h2>\r\n

<\/i> A number of different buses run between the island\u2019s main towns and Arenal d\u2019en Castell<\/strong>, Son Parc<\/strong> and the beaches of Fornells<\/strong>. Check out bus times and frequencies (that vary according to the season)<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n

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

<\/i> Search accommodation in Arenal d’en Castell, cala Tirant (Playa de Fornells) and Arenal de \u00a0Son Saura\u00a0 (Son Parc).<\/a><\/p>\r\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>\r\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>\r\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>\r\n