The 8 Best Hikes in Menorca: Cami de Cavalls Cheat Sheet

Do you want to discover the best sections of Cami de Cavalls without doing the 185km multi-day trek? In this guide, we’ll cover the eight best hikes in Menorca, found along the Cami de Cavalls trail. By following this guide, you can enjoy the absolute best coastal walks in Menorca without needing to do a multi-day trek.

The Best Hikes in Menorca Overview

Also known as GR 223 and the Menorca Coastal Path, the Cami de Cavalls trail encircles the entire island of Menorca, totalling 185km.

Most hikers take between 5–10 days to complete the circuit. But, it’s also possible and even more popular to hike just small sections of the Cami de Cavalls trail. In this guide, we’re going to focus on the eight best day hikes that are found on sections of the Cami de Cavalls in Menorca.

Don’t get us wrong, we seriously considered doing the multi-day Cami de Cavalls route. But, visiting in winter meant we decided not to. Poor weather and reduced services in the off-season were the main reasons we decided against the multi-day option.

So, whatever reason you may have for not wanting to do the multi-day walk, this guide will help uncover the highlights of the Cami de Cavalls trail. That way, you can pick and choose the day hikes that suit you best for your hiking trip to Menorca.

Personally, Beck and I completed all of these Menorca hiking trails. If you’re particularly interested in one of the hikes on this list and want more details about how to get there, what to expect and to access specific trail maps, just click on the link to that guide. That way, you’ll be able to see the individual article we wrote about that route.

Map of the Best Hikes in Menorca

Here’s a map showing the location of the eight best hikes in Menorca, i.e. the best sections of the Cami de Cavalls.

Without further ado, let’s look at the best hikes in Menorca.

1. Binimel·là to Cala Pilar

• Type: Out & Back
• Distance: 21.3km
• Time: 6–8 hours
• Accumulated elevation gain: 745m
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Trailhead: Cala Binimel·là and Cala Pregonda Car Park

The Binimel·là to Cala Pilar coastal walk was our favourite hike in Menorca. It takes place on the north coast between Binimel·là and Cala Pilar, where you’ll find some of the most outstanding coastline along the Cami de Cavalls.

Additionally, the trail connecting these two beautiful spots is the most challenging on the Cami de Cavalls trail. So, you’ll have a challenging, but rewarding experience hiking this trail in Menorca.

Read more: Binimel·là to Cala Pilar – The Ultimate Hiking Guide

2. Cala Mitjana to Cala Turqeta

• Type: Out & Back
• Distance: 16.1km
• Time: 4 hours
• Accumulated elevation gain: 400m
• Difficulty: Easy
• Trailhead: Cala Mitjana Car Park

The Cala Mitjana to Cala Turqeta trail is easily one of the best hiking trails in Menorca. Expect spectacular beaches and bays on this hike along the south coast.

Read more: Cala Mitjana, Galdana and Turqeta – A Spectacular Coastal Walk

3. Cala n Bosch to Cala Turqeta

• Type: Out & Back
• Distance: 21.6km
• Time: 6–7 hours
• Accumulated elevation gain: 100m
• Difficulty: Easy
• Trailhead: Cala n Bosch Car Park

The walk from Cala n Bosch to Cala Turqeta is an equally impressive hike in Menorca. As you’ve noticed, the previous hike we discussed also finished at Cala Turqeta. Such is the beauty of this stretch of coast, two of the best sections of the Cami de Cavalls start roughly 10km either side of Cala Turqeta.

Of course, in peak season and with buses running, we would have simply walked the approx. 20km trail from Cala Mitjana to Cala n Bosch (or vice-versa) via Cala Turqeta. But, because it was off-season, we had to settle for two separate approx. 20km out and back walks, approaching Cala Turqeta from different ends.

If you have already hiked from Cala Mitjana to Cala Turqeta, you can finish this trail earlier at Cala des Talair and return from there. That way, you’ll avoid visiting Cala Turqeta a second time.

Read more: Cala n Bosch to Cala Turqeta – The Complete Hiking Guide

4. Cala Morell to Algaiarens

• Type: Out & Back
• Distance: 14.5km
• Time: 3.75 hours
• Accumulated elevation gain: 270m
• Difficulty: Moderate
• Trailhead: Necropolis de Cala Morell (street parking)

Hiking from Cala Morell to Algaiarens is a fantastic adventure and one of the best sections of the Cami de Cavalls in Menorca.

FYI – this walk starts at the historic Necropolis de Cala Morell, which has 14 burial chambers active from the pre-Talaiotic period to the 2nd century!

Read more: Cala Morell to Cala Algaiarens – An Excellent Coastal Walk

5. Pont d’en Gil to Punta Nati

• Type: Out & Back
• Distance: 13.5km
• Time: 3.25 hours
• Accumulated elevation gain: 255m
• Difficulty: Easy
• Trailhead: Pont d’en Gil (street parking)

The trail from Pont d’en Gil to Punta Nati is another awesome day hike in Menorca. On its own, Pont d’en Gil is easily one of the best natural attractions on the island. So, even if you don’t have time for this hike, make sure you still visit this epic natural arch near Ciutadella.

But if you choose to hike to Punta Nati, you’ve made a great choice!

Read more: Pont d’en Gil to Punta Nati – The Ultimate Hiking Guide

6. Cova des Coloms

• Type: Out & Back
• Distance: 7.35km
• Time: 2 hours
• Accumulated elevation gain: 90m
• Difficulty: Easy
• Trailhead: Santo Thomas Car Park

Rivalling Pont de’n Gil as Menorca’s best natural attraction, Cova de Coloms is an incredible cave inland from Sant Tomas. To reach this cave, you’ll initially follow the Cami de Cavalls trail in a westerly direction from Sant Tomas.

Eventually, you’ll depart the Cami de Cavalls trail, turning right to follow a dirt path inland. This trail meanders through the forest, leading you to a set of caves, including the magnificent Cova des Coloms.

Read more: Cova des Coloms – The Ultimate Hiking Guide

7. Es Grau to Faro de Favaritx

• Type: Out & Back
• Distance: 19.3km
• Time: 5–6 hours
• Accumulated elevation gain: 275m
• Difficulty: Easy
• Trailhead: Es Grau Car Park

The hike from Es Grau to Faro de Favaritx is another stunning walk in Menorca. This trail is located in Parc Natural de s’Albufera des Grau, the only national park on the island. In fact, the area was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 1993!

Read more: Es Grau to Faro de Favaritx – The Ultimate Hiking Guide

8. Arenal d’en Castell to Cala Pudent

• Type: Out & Back
• Distance: 10.3km
• Time: 2.5 hours
• Accumulated elevation gain: 95m
• Difficulty: Hard
• Trailhead: Arenal d’en Castell Car Park

Hiking Arenal d’en Castell to Cala Pudent is another walk in Menorca that partly veers away from the Cami de Cavalls trai. Even though the Cami de Cavalls is obviously a sensational trail, it’s nice to explore less-travelled paths, particularly those that reveal secluded, hidden beaches.

Read more: Cala Pudent – Reaching An Epic Beach From Arenal d’en Castell

8 Best Hikes in Menorca Recap

Menorca has an irresistible coastline, making it an ideal location for hiking. With the well-known Cami de Cavalls trail well laid out and signposted, it’s easy to navigate and explore the Menorcan coast.

By using this guide, you’ll know the best sections to hike along the Cami de Cavalls trail, particularly if you have decided not to do the multi-day trek.

Useful Things to Know About Hiking in Menorca

Below, we’ll look at some practical tips and tricks for doing day hikes in Menorca.

Getting to the Best Hikes in Menorca

To hike in Menorca in the off-season, you have no choice but to hire a car, so you can reach the trailheads. Even in peak season, the buses run so irregularly, making it inconvenient to do hikes along the coast by relying on buses. Trying to coordinate the buses can be a nightmare to organise too. So even in summer, we recommend hiring a car for your Menorca walking holiday.

At the time of visiting, we hired an automatic car from Menorca Airport for only £12/day!

To find out more about renting a car with Discover Cars, read our Discover Cars review and Discover Cars Insurance review.

Public Transport Options

For those of you interested in doing these day hikes during the off-season, the main problem is reduced services. During the off-season, many of the bus services that operate to trailheads of these hikes stop running. So, it’s nearly impossible to do one-way hikes. Unless you can car shuffle, organise taxis or tour services, you’ll always need to do an out and back walk.

Buses in the Peak vs Off-Peak Season

Certainly, a benefit of hiking during peak season is that bus services operate to the trailheads of most of the hikes shown in this guide. It’s not easy or straightforward, but it’s possible to connect the start and end of your hike with the infrequently running bus services.

So, if you decide to hike in Menorca in the off-season, you’ll essentially be doing twice the amount of walking compared to either doing one-way walks connected by buses or by doing these sections as part of the multi-day Cami de Cavalls. However, given the beauty of the Menorcan coastline, we were never dissatisfied, bored or tired on the return legs.

By simply walking in the opposite direction to return to the trailhead, it felt like we were experiencing a new trail. You’ll see the natural coastal wonders from a different perspective and be thrilled again. So, we can vouch for these incredible out and back coastal walks, thereby, recommending hiking in Menorca in winter.

Of course, if you plan on visiting Menorca in summer and are able to complete these trails as one-way hikes, you can definitely still use this guide! For the hiking specs listed for each trail, simply half the distance, time and accumulated elevation gain, to get a better understanding of what you’re getting yourself into!

Navigation For Hiking in Menorca

The Cami de Cavalls is very well signposted, so completing coastal walks along the route is very straightforward. But, if you’re unfamiliar with the area, it wouldn’t hurt to have GPS-guided directions just in case.

We recommend using our Wikiloc or AllTrails maps for GPS-guided directions. You’ll find maps for each of the walks described in this guide, in the individual blog posts we wrote about each hike.

Best Time of Year For Hiking in Menorca

Given the warm and pleasant climate of the Balearic Islands, it’s possible to hike any time of year. But, here are some considerations for different seasons of the year.

• Summer (June to August): you’ll have gloriously long days and clear skies. But, with daytime temperature averages between 26°C and 30°C, hiking in Menorca in the height of summer may be too hot for some. Also, accommodation prices rocket in the summer.
• Spring or Autumn (March to May or September to November): milder temperatures and a lower chance of rain certainly makes walking in Menorca in the shoulder seasons a great option. Although, temperatures in September are still quite high. Additionally, Menorca can experience relatively high rainfall in November and March. With that said, March, April and October are perhaps the best months for hiking in Menorca.
• Winter (December to February): to be expected, not many people hike in Menorca in winter, given the higher chance of rainfall and lower average daytime temperatures (14–15°C). There’s also reduced services on the island.

Our Experience Hiking in Winter

Personally, Beck and I visited Menorca in late November/early December. Admittedly, the weather was quite poor at times, resulting in a couple of washed-out mornings and afternoons.

But, by visiting Menorca in the off-season, everything is cheaper and everywhere is quieter. To that end, when we visited in November/December, we found most of the trails were empty. Of course, the trade-offs were the poor weather and reduced services.

Menorca Accommodation

Being a popular holiday destination, Menorca doesn’t have much in the way of budget accommodation. The best-valued accommodation we could find was Apartments California booked with Booking.com.

With many reviews and a high rating, Apartments California is certainly a well-established holiday apartment in Menorca. We rated it a 9/10.

FAQs About Hiking in Menorca

Below, we’ll answer some frequently asked questions about hiking trails in Menorca.

Is Menorca Good For Walking?

Yes, Menorca is great for coastal walking.

How Diverse Are Menorca Coastal Walks?

Each section of the Cami de Cavalls is unique. In particular, there’s a considerable difference in the landscape and geological features between the north and south coasts of Menorca.

Where to Stay in Menorca For Walking?

Because Menorca is a relatively small island, you can really stay anywhere on the island to complete its best day hikes. For instance, we stayed near Ciutadella, and the drive to the other side of the island to Mahon (to do the Es Grau to Faro de Favaritx Walk) took less than an hour.

Want to discover other great hiking in the Med? Check out our Mallorca, Malta and Cyprus hiking guides.