Things to See and Do - Menorca

Walking, walks and just wandering

With so much of the island preserved by environmental laws and thoughtfull tourism the island has many, many beautiful places to walk and discover. For a small place there is a suprising array of landscapes to explore on foot. Valleys and gorges,lavarock 'moonscapes', lakes and hills,wild dramatic rocky coastlines, soft rolling hills and woods.

There are deep lush gorges that start in the centre of the island and meander to the coast to open up out into a beautiful beaches. Take a walk early morning or evening in S'Albufera National park and enjoy a drink on the beach in Es Grau. There official signed routes along historical coastal paths and more personal walks from island residents and regular walkers (in guides)

Its important to walk at the right time of day and to have plenty of water with you. And don't forget when walking close to the coast to have swimwear and a towel with you so you can take that well earnt swim on that remote beach you've reached!

Walking and walks on Menorca

Guided Walking Tours

If you prefer the company of others or enjoy the added interest of a knowledgeable local guide there are some emerging walking tours on offer. Some with pickups from your accommodation,meals and swimming stops. Walking Tour Companies.

Trips into the past

After a first visit it's clear why Menorca has so much history for such a small place. It was very desirable to posses for strategic reasons. And so it has been occupied by outsiders at many times in it's history, each leaving their mark both good and bad on the island.

Prehistoric.

The island is known as the largest open air pre-historic museum and not without good reason. Even if you are not a history buff you'll be suprised just what is on the island. 4m high Stone structures ( Taulas ) that defy gravity and 2000 years of weather. There are so many stone structures from Menorca's distant past its difficult sometimes literally not to trip over them. You don't have to be a historian fanatic to appreciate them. At some of the sites you get a real sense of life in its most primitive form. A few short years ago many of the sites were completely as they were, now some 30 or so have been made more accessible to the public complete with guide information and signange but charge a moderate entrance fee to cover personel and upkeep costs. But well worth it.

Menorca Tips

Visit late afternoons when the light is best and heat of the day is over. They may have shut up the ticket office but you can still go in and visit . Oh and make sure "little Johnny" does not scramble over the stones that have survived many,many years pre Johnny times :-)

Prehistoric Menorca

Museums and sites of historical interest

Menorca's Museums hold collections of all the items that were found in prehistoric and in other times of occupation such as in Roman times. The Museum buildings themselves are interesting as they are located in old palaces,churches and convents.

Museums & Places of Interest

Menorca Holiday Tips

If you are feeling the day time heat a museum trip can be just the thing to cool down with Air conditioning and relaxing surroundings.

Cami de Cavalls

Cami de Cavalls, ('path of the horse') is a rough track coastal path from medieval times that originally followed much of the entire Menorcan coastline. The path encircling the island is now open to the public and can be freely used by hikers, mountain bikers and horse riders. The 184 kilometres of path is divided into 20 sections, each of which is clearly signposted and with information panels giving details of that particular stretch. Parts of the Cami de Cavalls are open for horses ( see sign below). Other sections are accessible for walkers and mountain bikes. Originally created keeping an eye on the coastal defences and as a horseback supply route.

It is a great way to see the beautiful coastline but the pathways are 'au natural' so take care close to cliff edges.

Our full Cami de Cavalls Guide