Menorca Kayak Guide



Menorca is fast developing into a favourite destination for Kayak fans who love wild beauty under the sun.

IMPORTANT Sea Kayaking is not without danger and responsible care should be taken with sea swells particularly around caves-guides will know when conditions are safe. It can also be exhausting work with waves and currents

Sea Kayakers with experience

For hard core kayakers you can circumnavigate the island (10 days in good conditions ) stopping overnight on the island's beaches. For the less adventurous and those with less time or upper body muscles there are many shorter excursions / routes to choose from whether organised or as self-guided kayak expeditions.

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The island's north and south coastlines are quite different. The northern coast is more raw, features less sheltered coves to rest up in and is more exposed to open sea and northern winds so perhaps more challenging for kayakers, but very untouched and beautiful. The south is more sheltered and with an abundance of attractive high sided coves with pine clad cliffs and an abundance of sea caves that riddle the softer stone of this coast.

Multi-day excurions

There is no camping allowed on any of the beaches but kayakers may bivouac from dusk to dawn - please ensure no trace of your visit and protect and respect the nature. NEVER camp in the dunes that back most of the beaches. The dunes are an important habitat for native flora and fauna, and shouldn't be disturbed as they are being regenerated.

Untouched Coastline and wildlife

Unlike many places in the Mediterranean, whose shorelines have long been developed and the skyline blocked with concrete, Menorca offers miles of pristine, varying coastline, full of marine and bird life to enjoy as you paddle in crystal clear waters.

Recommened Kayak routes

Menorca holiday Tip

South coast resorts in the middle of the island ( Cala Galdana, Son Bou and Cala en Porter ) will have kayak hire in resort / on the beach and once out of the beach area/cove there is usually very attractive natural coastline to explore complete with caves - plus the beach bars on your thirsty return!

Kayak Hire and Tours

Sea Kayaking for Beginners

A more active way to see the beauty of this island and a lot less than a motor yacht charter. Open top kayaks are wide and therefore more stable and is your best choice for a first taster aslso can accommodate adult plus children.

Basic kayaks can be hired from beach but generally they will not have good enough back support for trips of more than an hour. Hired Kayaks from excursion companies will be much better.

Kayaks de mar

Una actividad cada vez más popular y una excelente manera de ver de cerca la hermosa costa es desde un kayak de mar. Puedes alquilar kayaks de mar para tu propio viaje o formar parte de una pequeña visita guiada que comienza en varios puntos de la costa. Hay kayaks de tres plazas disponibles para que las familias puedan permanecer juntas. A diferencia de los barcos, los kayaks pueden acercarse mucho a la costa, llegar a lugares inusuales e interesantes, incluida la exploración de cuevas marinas y playas remotas.

Las bahías de Fornells son ideales. Es parte de una reserva marina con aguas poco profundas por lo que hay abundante vida marina que se puede observar a través de aguas cristalinas. Podrás explorar las bahías y visitar la playa de S'Aranalet, a la que solo se puede acceder desde el agua.

Desde Es Grau. Un gran lugar desde la playa, donde en aguas poco profundas puedes explorar el promontorio y sus pequeñas playas de arena escondidas.

Desde Punta Prima para explorar la costa sureste.

Desde Cala en Porter para explorar la hermosa bahía y las cuevas justo afuera de la entrada de la bahía.

El kayak de mar no está exento de peligros potenciales y la responsabilidad es esencial, especialmente si no tienes experiencia. En caso de duda, no se aventure a salir sin un guía.

Proveedores de servicios de alquiler, tours y excursiones de kayak

Las tiendas de alquiler de kayaks ofrecerán una gama de kayaks abiertos y de travesía para satisfacer sus necesidades. Precios desde 15 euros por día para alquileres más largos. Se encuentran disponibles viajes cortos desde algunos de los complejos turísticos de playa más populares, ideales para una primera experiencia y con niños más pequeños. Las populares excursiones guiadas de 3 a 6 horas explorarán cuevas y calas con paradas para nadar, hacer snorkel y alquilar todo el equipo (no siempre es necesaria experiencia previa). También puedes crear itinerarios personalizados, incluidos tours de varios días, solo tienes que preguntar.

Muchos complejos turísticos de playa ofrecen un servicio básico de alquiler de kayak desde la playa (aproximadamente 12 euros por 1 hora). Si buscas algo un poco más aventurero, haz un curso, una visita guiada como grupo privado o únete a un grupo en un tour regular. O los servicios de un guía profesional.

Empresas de Servicios de Kayak

Kayak Tours / Excursions

Recommended Places for Sea Kayaking

If you plan on going beyond your local coves we recommend using a guide who is familiar with any currents.

Beginners can try out sea kayaking from their resort beach and venture out (only if competent and fit ) to the nearby coasts. Fornells and Es Grau ( north east of Island ) both offer a large sheltered bay with safe conditions, remote beaches with pristine natural coastlines and are particularly ideal for beginners. Fornells is part of a marine reserve with very shallow waters so you can see down into the abundant marine life below you.

Cala en Porter to Cala Coves

Explore the bay, then view the amazing Coves Xoroi , follow the coast round by large Sea Cave ( easy access ) to Cales Coves, 3 stunning bays to explore with hidden beach and burial caves. Excursions from resort.

Experienced Kayakers

Along the southern coast there are hidden coves and many dreamy bays with virgin beaches. At Trebaluger, the river that formed this beautiful natural bay can be navigated from the beach by Kayak back inland for a kilometer or so, making an interesting change to the sea. Mongofre bay, on the north east coast is a perfect introduction to what menorca has to offer experienced kayakers. A perfect place to visit/stay overnight with soft a sandy beach for sleeping bags protected by cliffs with terrific swiming and an idylic natural backdrop. Try the Dragon's Cave and Cathedral Cave between Cala Galdana and Santo Tomas.

Kayak Events

To encourage the sport the island holds the Menorca Open Kayak Meet annually. A non competitive event in late May that encourages Kayakers of all abilities ( over 14 years old ) to enjoy the island as part of a 'flotilla' of Kayaks ( 100 or so ) with various organised 6 hour tours. The price of 35 Eur per day includes all equipment, a guide, picnic and transfers. www.kayakmenorca.menorca.es