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Bus times, Ticket prices, bus stops and routes
There are no train services or motorways on Menorca. A single main road along the centre of the island dictates many routes!.
Arenal Den Castell - Bus Network
Network Map download...the road network Map download preserves the island's natural beauty especially along the coast where few roads exist
Arenal Den Castell's bus service operates May-Oct
- No Direct bus from/to Menorca Airport
- Bus services are reliable, cheap but longer Journeys need careful planning
- Single Tickets and cash only to Bus driver
See Bus Travel FAQ for details
Arenal Den Castell Bus Travel good to know
IMPORTANT - Arenal den Castell Bus connections
ALL major bus lines stop at Mahon, Alaior & Es Mercadal's main bus station/stop - use to connect to ( Loc de Menorca zoo,) towns other beaches
NO Direct bus from/to Menorca's Airport. Your transfer options? Bus Menorca Airport Arenal Den Castell
Want to be sure with a pre-booked transfer ? Arenal Den Castell transfers Menorca Airport
Menorca Airport BusArenal Den Castell Bus Timetables
TIP Bus Stops ( road names ) around Arenal Den Castell and across Menorca on Menorca Bus Network map PDF
Bus Lines @ Arenal Den Castell
Buses only run Summer Service ~ May 1 - Mid Oct
Bus Times Arenal d'en Castell
Arenal den Castell Bus Travel good to know
Bus Company : Autos FornellsConfusing names for tourists on Bus (stop) timetables
- Maó = Mahon
- Cala Tirant = Playa den Fornells (Natural Beach)
- Punta Grossa = penisula that makes the right side of the 'Arenal bay' looking out to sea - there is a separate Bus Stop - Jun-Aug only services to Alaior
Arenal den Castell Bus Tips
Arenal to Menorca Zoo by bus
From Mahon bus stops at Coves Noves ( get off here if your Hotel / villa at eastern end of beach eg Aquamarina / Punta Grossa) then carries on to the others stop LAST stop is Aquamarina hotel.
Mahon Market days Tue / Sat am (9-2pm) - ALL Markets on Menorca
June - end Sep : Summer Markets by bus Alaior ( L44 ), Es Mercadal ( L41 ), Mahon ( L41), Es Castell (Mahon then L2 )
Bus stops Arenal d'en Castell 1 Coves Noves (Hotel Marina Parc) - 2 Avda de s’Arenal (Hotel Paladium ) [ Mid-point Main Road above beach ]- 3 Vía de Ronda (Hotel Isla Paraiso-Sa Mirada) - 4 Avda d’Es Passarells (Hotel Club Aguamarina)
Bus Stop MapL41 Arenal den Castell bus to Mahon (Maó )
Bus travels the coastal resorts starting from Es Mercadal TownEs Mercadal - Fornells - Cala Tirant ( Playa den Fornells ) - Son Parc - Port d'Addaia - Arenal d'en Castell - Mahon (Maó)
Arenal den Castell bus to Alaior
Bus L44 ~ 35 min. - only 1 June - Aug 31Punta Grossa (Arenal d'en Castell) - Na Macaret - Port d'Addaia - Alaior
Visit Alaior morning and Summer night Markets
Arenal den Castell Bus Ticket Prices
| Bus Route | Ticket price |
|---|---|
| L41 | |
| Fornells - Mahon Maó | 3,45€ |
| Fornells - Arenal d'en Castell | 2,20€ |
| Fornells - Son Parc | 1,85€ |
| Fornells - Cala Tirant | 1,60€ |
| Fornells - Es Mercadal | 1,70€ |
| Maó - Arenal d'en Castell | 2,75€ |
| Mahon Maó - Son Parc | 2,85€ |
| Mahon Maó - Cala Tirant | 3,45€ |
| Cala Tirant - Arenal d'en Castell | 2,20€ |
| Cala Tirant - Son Parc | 1,85€ |
| Cala Tirant - Es Mercadal | 1,70€ |
| Son Parc - Es Mercadal | 2,45€ |
| Arenal d'en Castell - Es Mercadal | 2,80€ |
| L44 | |
| Punta Grossa (ADC) - Na Macaret Punta Grossa - Port d'Addaia Port d'Addaia - Na Macaret |
1,60€ |
| Port d'Addaia - Alaior | 1,40€ |
| Na Macaret - Alaior | 1,75€ |
| Punta Grossa - Alaior | 2,45€ |
Arenal den Castell Places to visit by Bus
Arenal den Castell bus to Mahon ( Mao or Maó )
Mahon Bus L41 2,75€ singleMahon has a great mediterranean charm around the centre and harbour - plus a lot more away from the centre. Busy pavement Cafes and Bars, superb fruit and fish markets and all enclosed in a maze of narrow streets with architecture and many reminders of it's Georgian past. In addition to the traditional the town offers a myriad of stylish shops and bars. Along the whole length of the harbour quayside (Moll de Llevant) there is an electic collection of Cafes, Bars and Restaurants for all pockets and styles. A spectacular setting above the huge natural harbour with ships and boats of every shape and sizes.
Mahon (Mao) tourist guide
Plan your best day trip to Mahon
Mahon All Hotels and Holiday accommodation
All Mahon Markets days / locations
Mahon - yacht Marina
Mahon - Restaurants
Mahon - Architectures
Mahon - Old City charm
Mahon - trips,visits
Arenal den Castell bus to Fornells
Bus Route 41 2,20€ single ~ 20 minA watersports and restaurant favourite. The village with it's speciality seafood restaurants is located at the entrance to a huge enclosed natural bay whose protected waters make it perfect for all manner of sail based 'messing about'. More like a large salt water lake, the wind conditions here are great for beginners of anything that floats on water. Very pleasant for lunch time and evening drinks and meals alongside the harbour quay. Lot's of boat excursions and activities are based here. Perfect for a quiet authentic Menorca stay. Mountain Bike Hire. Watersports include Jetski,Waterskiing,Windsurfing, Dinghy,Kayaks and Diving.
Fornells
Hotels and Holiday accommodation in Fornells
Fornells bay
Fornells - restaurant visits
Fornells to Discover
Fornells - Fishing Harbour
Fornells - trips,visits
Arenal den Castell bus to Es Mercadal
Bus L41 2,80 ~ 35 min. route is via FornellsEs Mercadal is a small traditional town in the centre of the island, with old city whitewashed houses lining pretty narrow streets. Lying at the base to Monte Toro, Menorca's highest 'mountain' (357 m). On top there are viewing areas and a small pleasant cafeteria with small outside terrace. From up here there are excellent views of the whole island - upto the bay at Fornells ,the northern coast and the rolling hills of the island's centre.
Menorca Tips
Es Mercadal is also a Gastronomy and Restaurant oasis, with a range from simple to fine dining but the quality in every price range is very good. "Centre Artesanal de Menorca" is located here too and is the crafts center of Menorca showcasing traditional and comtemporary crafts.
Es Mercadal street markets
- Spring market: from April to June: every Thursday, in the central street "Carrer Nou" de Mercadal (from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
- Summer market: from July to October: every Thursday, craft night market in the streets of the center of Mercadal (from 7 to 10:30 p.m.)
- From July to October: every Saturday, agri-food night market in the streets of the center of Mercadal (from 7 to 10:30 p.m.)
Es Mercadal Tourist tourist guide
Es Mercadal All Hotels and Holiday accommodation
Authentic Menorca - Es Mercadal
Authentic Menorca - main street
Authentic Menorca - Restaurants
Markets
Arenal den Castell bus to Alaior
Bus L44 2,80 ~ 35 min. route is via FornellsHas a charming old town set on a hill for wandering early mornings or late evenings when the extreme heat of the summer sun has gone. The "third" capital of the island and a cultural centre. The old town is very pretty and makes a great change to the beach, with some delightful Cafes, Bars and Restaurants. A few several clothes and shoe boutiques offering original items not chain store repetition. Childrens playground on the pretty town square (next to ice cream cafes!). Alaior has a weekly market plus an evening market (weds june-sept ) with Artisan goods,jewellery , other handicrafts and small boutiques.
Menorca Tips
There is a late night bus to return from Alaior's summer night market. Alaior is home to the Pons Quintana shoe factory shop. A brand relatively unknown in the UK because most of its high quality leather shoes are exported to France and Germany. The shop offers reduced prices on beautiful high quality shoes and leather goods.
Alaior tourist guide
Alaior All Hotels and Holiday accommodation
Old Town
Old Town
Old Town
Old Town
Arenal den Castell to Zoo - by bus
Cheapest ( ~ 10 eur pp) but not easiest ( 2 buses ) . If no baby/child seats then taxi at own risk ( ~50€ )
Bus L41 to Mahon then any of Bus lines L1 Ciutadella ,L3 Son Bou, L51 Cala Galdana or L71 Santo Tomas : Stop at L'Argentina for Zoo
Zoo Loc de Menorca - Tickets
Boat trips - Hotel Pickups possible
Menorca Experiences - eg. Binibeca Vell
Day trips Ciutadella
Majorca Shopping trips
FAQ Arenal Den Castell Buses , Times and Connections
Seasonal Bus routes from Beach Resorts to Mahon and Ciutadella. Otherwise probably a change to nearest local town on the ME-1 Bus Travel Guide
Buses only run a Summer Service ~ May 1 - Mid Oct Arenal Den Castell's' bus routes,fares and timetables
yes,including some natural virgin beaches
Depends on you start location....
Virgin beaches by Bus Menorca Virgin beaches Buses
Beach Directory with bus routes beach Directory
Prices are very good using modern air conditioned buses. Tickets from 1,75 Eur to most expensive at 6 Eur ( ~ 40km! ) Bus Travel Guide
Not direct but it's possible, but cumbersome/timeconsuming via Mahon Bus Station Arenal Den Castell transfers made easy