Fornells Menorca Best Guide

Fornells Beach

There is no house beach here but with Menorca you are never that far from the next beach.

nearby beaches

A taste of Authentic Menorca. Great for Springtime stays as a base to explore.

Fornells location

Location and distance to Airport 19 miles / 30 km

How do I get from Menorca Airport to Fornells?

Direct Transfer 0 Hrs. 35 mins.
All Transfer Options eg Shared Shuttle from 13 Eur pp or Taxi max. 4 pers. 42 Eur , Public Airport Bus - none!
Bus Services operate all year . NO AIRPORT SHUTTLES

Is Fornells a good Holiday location for you?

(updated Feb 2025)

Fornells for families

  • Base for nature lovers and watersports fans
  • Kayak and Sailing trips in Marine Reserve
  • Adventure Sports
  • Day trip out for lunch or evenings

Fornells for couples

  • Watersports, waterside restaurants and landscapes
  • Close to the north's spectacular virgin beaches
  • Authentic, relaxing place
  • Adventure Sports
  • Day trip out for lunch or evenings

Located on the North East coast of Menorca. Approximately 30-40 mins., from the Airport.

Not to be confused with Playa den Fornells, this is a quieter authentic Menorca location set around a pretty palm tree lined harbour with views out across the bay to a far shore untouched by any buildings. Fornells is a (former) fishermans village that has become the main place for sail based water sports and specialist fish restaurants for the island. Centred around around the fishing harbour, it remains mostly residential. The village 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. Also a good base for the north of the island for nature lovers.

Fornells is less well known as a place to stay as it does not feature in any package broschures but is a great place for more indepedently minded people to stay, if just for a part of your stay.

There is simple, small scale accommodation at Fornells in apartments and hostals. In addition there are some private villas and apartments at the entrance aswell as in Ses Salines just few minutes south of Fornells village.

Fornells- Top See and Do

Fornells is surrounded by beautiful land and seascapes to explore on foot,bike and all many of things that float!. A water sports centre there is almost nothing you cannot try.

The natural bay dominates measuring 5 kilometres long and 2 at it's widest point. The ( best preserved on Menorca ) Watch Tower reminds us that Menorca always needed to be defended as does Castle Sant Antoni.

The Harbours Square is always a good people watching spot. Beautiful serence coastal walks to neighbouting Playa Den Fornells Holiday resort and beach . The coastline, islands and bays can be explored by Water Taxi, boat, Rib, Sail , Kayaks (for the fit ! ) even Jet Ski tours.

Beach

No real beach in Fornells TIP hire kayaks to reach remote bays ( S'Aranalet bay) opposite village for a treat. Nearest sandy beach (Cala Tirant) is over the headland at Playa den Fornells often confused with Fornells. Also another natural beautiful beach is Arenal Son Saura at Son Parc. Along this coast west of Fornells are a collection of amazing northern coast virgin beaches including  Cavalleria, Bini mel la and Pregonda. These can be visited with various Water Tax services.

This is also a very small coarse sand beach at Ses Salines though this is used by a lot of watersports for launching dinghies and windsurfers. However spots can be found at northern end of this area.

Fornells has several sea access points in the village - where you can swim with the beautiful bay backdrop.

Shopping in Fornells

In the centre there are well stocked mini supermarkets. More and more artisan craft and fashions Boutiques plus souvenir shops, Banks, chemist. Some excellent food shops selling handmade products. For more near by town of Es Mercadal or the capital Mahon.

There is a summer night market on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays, May to October, from 20.00 to 01.00 hours, on the Calle del Mar de Fornells along the harbour front selling sweets, crafts, jewellery, souvenirs .

Getting About

Taxi to Mahon Airport will be around 30-42 Euro

You can reach several other beaches, and towns by bus from Fornells - details below

Fornells Fiesta

Last weekend in July . The jaleo is held in the Plaza de S'Algaret, opposite the fishing harbour.

Fiesta what to expect?

Fornells Nightlife

Fornells is a location for relaxed social evenings in the Cafe Bars and Restaurants.

Being a local town you will experience a little bit of Menorcan life. Having taken Siestas the children will be out and about 'till late. The Cafes and Bars will be a meeting point and much people watching will be done!

Fornells for Holiday Visitors - at a glance

Restaurants in Fornells

Fornells has always been a good location for Restaurants if you you are staying here or not . Well worth a day time or evening time visit for good food in a loveley location....our curated guide to Fornells Restaurants Guide

Fornells Restaurants listings

Bars & Clubs in Fornells

Yes there are the very traditional Cafe Bars where locals and visitors gather but there are also places for those looking for a more contemporary chilled decor and atmosphere - some with roof top terraces. ...our curated Fornells Bar and Clubs guide

Fornells Bars Listings

Fornells See and Do

Fornells with it's huge bay is Menorca's watersports 'capital' and with this theme a base for many adventure activity companies.

Boat Trips, Activities

Our what to do and see in Fornells inspirations

Does Fornells have enough shops?

Unlike beach resorts, this town's shops will close for Siesta ( ~ 13-17:00). Shops tend to be busiest during the evening when people will also meet up in the Cafe-Bars.

Within Fornells -

Fornells Supermarkets

Some Supermarkets may shut for Siesta

Local supermarkets are seasonal and will be ~ 20% more expensive than out of resort.

All the Big shop supermarkets plus online delivery availability .

Summer Markets Fornells

Is Fornells Safe?

You can be assured that women,children will feel safe - no tourism aimed at large youthful groups / binge drinking

Moving around Fornells

Buses - Fornells

Looking for Airport Shuttle / Transfers?

Good to know

Bus Network Map with Fornells Bus stops to download

Services to Playa den Fornells ( for Cala Tirant Beach ) , Mahon the other north east coast beach resorts and inland towns of Es Mercadal

Bus Times,places to visit by bus - Fornells

Airport Bus

Bus Menorca Airport to Fornells

TIP: Mahon will mostly be written on timetables, front of buses and signposts as Maó, it's local name. Take a bus trip to see some of the other sights, resorts/towns and Menorca's attractions.

Taxis - Fornells

Airport to/from one way 42 Eur

Taxis are licensed for a MAX. of 4 Passengers. (any Age child counts as 1 )

Good to know

Menorca has no private Cab firms , Uber or ...'Dodgy Touts!'

TIP Summer peak In recent years Taxis have been in short supply due to not enough drivers for licensed areas. Consider a private transfer to reach Airport in good time for flight home.

Comprehensive Guide Menorca Taxis - how to book

Taxi Airport to Fornells

Fornells - Tourist maps

Fornells Tourist maps ...all on a map

Villas & Apartments

Packaged Self Catering Villas and Aparthotels Holidays

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£ 60 pp deposit, easy monthly payments
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Hotels

Fornells is all about the small and individual Hotels and Accommodation. Larger Hotels are available in the sister beach resort Playa den Fornells which has the area's main beach

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What's the weather like in Fornells

Weather Now Partly cloudy

Fornells has a mediterranean climate characterised by hot dry summers. Menorca has pleasant cooling Summer breeze. The sea temperatures at Fornells   will be around 22-26 degrees in Summer. In October the water is still warm. Spring time ( early March to April ) will have sunny days with temperatures around 20 and above , ideal for sightseeing, walking, cycling and horseriding activities.

Weather and climate forecasts for the whole year

Fornells - beaches nearby

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Fornells Beach

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Markets in and near Fornells

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Quick Answers about Fornells an Authentic Menorcan Town

Shared ~ 13 Euro p.P

Private Transfers from 53 Eur upto 3 to Fornells ideal for families and groups , as no waiting for other passengers ( delayed) arrival. Door to Door and child seats can be pre-booked.

VIP Transfers from 92 Eur upto 6 to Fornells No wait. Travel in style in premium vehicles

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Hotels Boutique or Traditional Fornells ? - All Hotels in Fornells

No, but sandy beaches are close by. See our Fornells Guide with all the nearby Beaches and lot's more to discover