{"id":13578,"date":"2014-05-17T19:37:22","date_gmt":"2014-05-17T17:37:22","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.descobreixmenorca.com\/?page_id=13578"},"modified":"2026-03-14T09:05:41","modified_gmt":"2026-03-14T08:05:41","slug":"punta-nati-ciutadella","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.descobreixmenorca.com\/en\/cami-de-cavalls-3\/punta-nati-ciutadella\/","title":{"rendered":"Cam\u00ed de Cavalls. Stage 10: Punta Nati\u00a0–\u00a0Ciutadella de Menorca"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Punta Nati lighthouse \u00a9Autoritat Portuaria de Balears<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n

Cam\u00ed de Cavalls. Stage 10:
\n<\/strong>Punta Nati – Ciutadella de Menorca<\/strong><\/h1>\n

This stage of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls, between Punta Nati and Pont d\u2019en Gil runs through what is known as \u201cDry Menorca\u201d, characterized by sparse vegetation and endless rows of dry-stone walls. It then passes through several residential areas before reaching Ciutadella de Menorca.<\/h2>\n

This stage of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/strong><\/a> begins a few meters from the lighthouse at Punta Nati <\/strong><\/a>and is generally fairly flat if somewhat rocky underfoot. The path follows the cliff edge for 5 km as far as a natural sea arch, Pont d\u2019en Gil,<\/strong> which you reach just after passing next to a water treatment plant. From here you have 5 km still to walk, all along roads. First you pass through the built-up area of Calespiques<\/strong> and then reach Cala en Blanes<\/strong>. This small beach has a stand of palm trees with picnic tables that make it an ideal spot to rest and relax for a while. From here you finish the stage by walking along a promenade with a bike lane, which takes you into Ciutadella past the lighthouse of<\/strong> Sa Farola <\/strong><\/a>and to the end of the stage in the town\u2019s old port.<\/p>\n

<\/i> Distance<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span> 10,5 km \u2022 Difficulty:<\/strong> <\/span>Easy \u2022 Estimated walking time<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span> 3 h<\/p>\n

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

SHORTER ALTERNATIVE AVOIDING ROADS<\/h3>\n

Punta Nati –\u00a0Pont d\u2019en Gil<\/h4>\n

If you finish the stage at Pont d\u2019en Gil you will save yourself the 5 km of road into Ciutadella.<\/p>\n

<\/i> Distance:<\/span><\/b> 5 km \u2022 Difficulty:<\/strong><\/span> Easy \u2022 Estimated walking time<\/strong>:<\/strong><\/span> 1 h\u00a0 30 m<\/p>\n

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Pont d’en Gil<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

The surroundings<\/strong><\/h2>\n
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This stage of the Cam\u00ed de Cavalls<\/strong> can be divided into two very different parts. The first \u2013 Punta Nati<\/strong> to Pont d\u2019en Gil<\/strong> \u2013 runs through what is known as \u2018Dry Menorca\u2019<\/strong>, an area characterized by its sparse vegetation and long lines of dry-stone walls only interrupted by stone huts (ponts de bens<\/em>) in which sheep flocks take shelter in the event of bad weather. The landscape has been modelled by the northerly tramuntana <\/em>wind and there is a surprising abundance of wild caper plants whose fruits are much appreciated on the island. The photogenic natural sea arch of Pont d\u2019en Gil<\/strong> marks the start of the second part of the stage, this time wholly along roads as far as Ciutadella<\/strong> and the end of the stage.<\/p>\n

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Ciutadella de Menorca \u00a9Fundaci\u00f3 Dest\u00ed<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Don\u2019t miss<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

\u2022<\/strong><\/span> Punta Nati\u00a0<\/strong><\/b>lighthouse<\/strong><\/b><\/span>:<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0Lighthouse 6 km north of Ciutadella that consists of two rectangular brick buildings and a 19-m high tower with a hexagonal base. It stands 42 m above sea level and is one of the best places in Menorca for watching the sunset. More\u00a0information about lighthouses of Menorca<\/a>.
\n\u2022<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Pont d\u2019en Gil:<\/b><\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Spectacular natural rock arch formed by the erosive power of the sea.
\n\u2022<\/strong><\/span>\u00a0Ciutadella<\/strong><\/b><\/span>:<\/span><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>\u00a0It is well worth wandering around the old port and getting to know the narrow streets of the old city.<\/p>\n

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

\u2022<\/span> Punta Nati<\/strong><\/strong><\/strong>:<\/span> <\/strong>No\u00a0facilities.
\n\u2022<\/span>\u00a0Calespiques and\u00a0cala en Blanes<\/strong><\/span>:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Resorts with all types of facilities for beach-lovers such as bars, restaurants and supermarkets, open during the tourist season.
\n\u2022<\/span>\u00a0Ciutadella:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0All visitors\u2019 needs can be catered for in the city.<\/p>\n

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

No accommodation available in Punta Nati.<\/p>\n

<\/i> Find accommodation in Ciutadella<\/a>.<\/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

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

<\/i> <\/i> Punta Nati<\/strong> is 6 km north of Ciutadella<\/strong>. From the centre of the town, take the Cam\u00ed de Son Salom\u00f3<\/strong> to a roundabout on the northern ring road, where you will find the road to Punta Nati<\/strong>. If you come from Ma\u00f3, the quickest way is to follow the northern ring road as far as the aforementioned roundabout and then take the right-hand turn-off towards the lighthouse. There is a parking lot 300 meters before reaching the start or finish of the stage.<\/p>\n

<\/i> A bus runs to Cala en Blanes <\/strong>from Ciutadella during the high season.\u00a0Check out bus times and frequencies (that vary according to the season)<\/a>.<\/p>\n