Camí de Cavalls Stages – Complete GR-223 Menorca Guide
The Camí de Cavalls is a historic 185 km coastal trail that completely encircles the island of Menorca. Officially known as GR-223, the route is divided into 20 stages, passing beaches, cliffs, wetlands, lighthouses and traditional towns.
All 20 Camí de Cavalls Stages Explained
How Long Is the Camí de Cavalls?
Can the Camí de Cavalls be explored in Stages?
What Terrain and Elevation Can You Expect?
Beaches,Calas, Beach Resorts and Towns along the Route
Best time of year to experience the Camí de Cavalls
Below you’ll find a stage-by-stage breakdown including terrain description, approximate elevation, beaches passed, towns on each stage and GPX download links.
Camí de Cavalls – All 20 Official Stages
The route is marked every 100-150m with clear signposts - so GPX is not required
North Coast Stages (1–10)
Stage 1: Maó (Mahon) → Es Grau
- Beaches: Sa Mesquida , Macar de Binillautí, Es Grau
- Towns: Maó, Es Grau
Stage 2: Es Grau → Favàritx
- Beaches: Platja d'en Tortuga, Cala Presili
- Towns: Es Grau
Stage 3: Favàritx → Arenal d'en Castell
- Beaches: S’Arenalet, Cala Na Macaret, Arenal d'en Castell
- Towns: Port Addaia, Ma Macaret, Arenal d'en Castell
Stage 4: Arenal d’en Castell → Cala Tirant
- Beaches: Son Parc, Cala Tirant
- Beach Resort: Son Parc
Stage 5: Cala Tirant → Binimel·là
- Beaches: Cala Mica, Cala Cavalleria
Stage 6: Binimel·là → Els Alocs
- Beaches: Cala Pregonda
Stage 7: Els Alocs → Algaiarens
- Beaches: Cala Pilar, Algaiarens, Cala Fontanelles
Stage 8: Algaiarens → Cala Morell
- Calas: Cala Morell
- Beach Resort: Cala Morell
Stage 9: Cala Morell → Punta Nati
Stage 10: Punta Nati → Ciutadella
- Beaches: Cala en Blanes
- Towns / Beach Resort: Cala en Forcat, Ciutadella
South Coast Stages (11–20)
Stage 11: Ciutadella → Cap d'Artrutx
- Beaches: Cala Santandria, Cala Blanca
- Towns / Beach Resort: Ciutadella City , Santandria resort, Cala Blanca - resort, Calan Bosch - resort
Stage 12: Cap d’Artrutx → Cala en Turqueta
- Beaches: Cala'n Bosch , Son Xoriguer , Playa Son Saura , Es Talaier , Cala en Turqueta
- Beach Resort: Calan Bosch
Stage 13: Cala en Turqueta → Cala Galdana
- Beaches: Cala Macarella, Cala Macarelleta
- Towns / Beach Resort: Cala Galdana Resort , Ferreries Town
Stage 14: Cala Galdana → Sant Tomàs
- Beaches: Cala Mitjana Beach, Cala Mitjaneta, Cala Trebaluger , Cala Escorxada , Playa Binigaus ,
- Towns / Beach Resort: Sant Tomàs , Es migjorn gran town
Stage 15: Sant Tomàs → Son Bou
- Beaches: Sant Tomàs Beach ,Son Bou
- Towns / Beach Resort : Son Bou Resort, Alaior
Stage 16: Son Bou → Cala en Porter
- Beaches: Son Bou Cala den Porter
- Towns / Beach Resort : Cala en Porter - resort , Alaior city
Stage 17: Cala en Porter → Binissafúller
- Beaches: Es Canutells , Calescoves
- Coves: Es Canutells , Calescoves
- Towns / Beach Resort : Cala en Porter resort , Alaior city
Stage 18: Binissafúller → Punta Prima
- Beaches: Binissafúller Beach, Punta Prima Punta Prima
- Towns / Beach Resort: Punta Prima resort , Sant Lluis town
Stage 19: Punta Prima → Cala Sant Esteve
- Beaches: Cala Alcaufar
- Towns / Beach Resort: Punta Prima resort , Sant Lluis town
Stage 20: Cala Sant Esteve → Maó (Mahon)
- Coves: Cala Sant Esteve
- Towns: Mahon Maó , Sant Lluis town
GPX Downloads – Full Route
Why the Camí de Cavalls?
The Camí de Cavalls allows you to experience Menorca's complete coastline: hidden coves, turquoise beaches, historic watchtowers and rural inland paths. The trail is suitable for hikers, Horse Riders, trail runners and mountain bikers - Our detailed guide
Planning Tips
Balearics Springtime is the the ideal period to walk,ride ( horseback or MTB ) . Combine with culinary events
April - low price stays
Considered low-season by the big tour operators , flight and accommodation prices are lower and locals expect better value Menu del Dias than in the height of summer when tourists drive up the price.
Menorca Springtime Inspirations...
Active Holidays
Outdoor Active holidays - get out in the sun and have fun.
Horse Rides, beach and Countryside
Cala Galdana April Holidays - get out in the sun and have fun.
Relaxation
Culture and Visits
Top beaches and swim spots accessible from Camí de Cavalls
The Cami de Cavalls trail is the perfect way to discover and swim in the most famous coves in the Balearics. Favourite / recommended swimming stops are:
| Stages | Beach/Cove |
|---|---|
| Cap d’Artrux – cala turqueta | Es Talaier / Turqueta / Son Saura / |
| Cala Turqueta – Cala Galdana | Turqueta / Macarella / Macarelleta / Galdana |
| Cala Galdana – Binigaus | Mitjana / Binigaus |
| Es Grau – Favaritx | Tortuga / Presili |