Follow ancient trails on hiking holidays in Menorca

What are the best trails for a hiking break in Menorca?

Anyone who wants to go hiking in Menorca should consider the Camí de Cavalls. This route runs around the perimeter of the whole island, covering 185 km in total. Depending on your fitness level, it will usually take around seven to 10 days to follow the entire route. However, many visitors opt to do just a couple of stages as part of their hiking holiday in Menorca. If you want to combine your hiking with swimming in the Med, try the section from Cala Mitjana to Cala en Turqueta in the south of the island. You'll go from cove to cove, admiring the beauty of each tiny beach from above before descending for a dip in the sea. The north offers a more dramatic, rugged landscape, particularly the section from Binimel·là to Cala Pregonda, where you'll walk along impressive cliffs with sweeping views over the sea.

Where should I stay to go hiking in Menorca?

Because the Camí de Cavalls runs all the way around the island, you can stay in any coastal town in Menorca and have easy access to hiking routes. Look for villas in Cala Galdana, villas in Cala en Porter, or villas in Binibeca for charming seaside resorts where you can mix trekking and beach days on your hiking break in Menorca. Prefer the comfort of staying in a city? You have two main options. Villas in Menorca around the island's capital, Maó, are a good choice if you want to hike the rugged cliffs of the north. Alternatively, if you'd prefer to tackle the routes around the southern beaches, look for holiday lettings in Menorca around the city of Ciutadella. In either Maó or Ciutadella, you'll have lots of great restaurants, bars, and shops to explore after a busy day on the trails.