Playa en Fornells will be written on many bus timetables as Cala Tirant! Mahon will mostly be written front of buses and signposts as Maó, it's correct local name. If you are staying longer than a week take a trip on this good network and
see some of the other sights, resorts/towns and attractions.
A bit confusing from timetables. The L41/08 service begins in Es Mercadal, travels to Fornells and runs along the North East coast beach resorts ( Playa den Fornells,Son Parc,Arenal den Castell) before carrying on to Mahon. So you can hop on/off making
this a way to visit oter beaches/resorts.
Timetables / Signs may refer to Cala Tirant ( = same as Playa den Fornells / Playas Fornells )
Cala Tirant is the local name for the area before the resort was built.
Children over 4 require a ticket
L41 Playa en Fornells bus to Mahon (Maó )
Travels the coastal resorts starting in Es Mercadal
Es Mercadal - Fornells - Cala Tirant( Playa den Fornells ) - Son Parc - Port d'Addaia - Arenal d'en Castell - Mahon (Maó)
Mahon has a great mediterranean charm around the centre and harbour. Busy pavement Cafes and Bars, superb fresh food market 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.
A 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.
Es Mercadal is a small town in the centre of the island, with rustic 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 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.)
Has grown into a delightful place for young and old to get close to an expanding range of native and more exotic ( smaller ) animals in very pleasant surroundings. Features several walk through landscaped enclosures
where animals roam free and small children can see easily. Enough to entertain children and adult animal lovers alike.
Getting there : by Bus ,Taxi ,Car - see our detailed guide