Camí de Cavalls Menorca Guide

Menorca is a beautiful island to explore and even more so on foot with the epic coastal trails. Here is our guide to the Cami de Cavalls Menorca, one of the most unique coastal walks in the world.

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What Is The Camí de Cavalls?

The Camí de Cavalls Menorca trail, which can be translated to Horse Path is a foot path trailing the circumference of the island of Menorca. Stretching up to 185km in length the Camí de Cavalls takes you around the whole island. Passing over grasslands, sand, rocks, rugged terrain, cliffs, coves, footpaths and more.

A popular route for walking, hiking, trail running, cycling and even horseback. The Camí de Cavalls is a fantastic way to get back to nature and explore coastal Menorca at your own pace. Providing the opportunity to take in whatever section of the route that suites you and your requirements.

Starting in the capital, Mahon, the 20 section trail takes you anti-clockwise around the island. However you can tackle each section as you wish and in any direction. That being said, each section has a varying degree of difficult. This is made up of the length of the section, terrain and the elevation gain.

How Long Is The Camí de Cavalls?

The Camí de Cavalls trail is split up into 20 sections. Each section of the Camí has a unique length. However in total the Camí is 185km or 114.95miles.

What Is The Longest Section Of The Camí de Cavalls?

Out of the 20 stages of the Camí, the longest section of the trail is stage 3. Favàritx to Arenal d’en Castell. This section has a distance of 13.5 km or 8.39 miles. Followed closely by stage 12, Cap d’Artrutx to Cala en Turqueta. This reaches 13 km or 8.2 miles. Which just beats stage 11 in regards to distance, which has a distance of 13 km or 8.07 miles taking you from Ciutadella to Cap d’Artrutx

What Is The Shortest Section Of The Camí de Cavalls?

The shortest section of the Camí de Cavalls trial is stage 20, the final section from Cala de Sant Esteve to Maó. This final section has a distance of 6 km or 3.72 miles. The next shortest section of the Camí de Cavalls is stage 13, from Cala en Turqueta to Cala Galdana at 6.38 km or 3.96 miles. Section 15 is close too at 6.43 km or 3.99 miles taking you from Santo Tomás to Son Bou.

Camí de Cavalls Map

A simple map can be found below. However for an in-depth map you head here, courtesy of Menorca.es.

Camí de Cavalls Sections

There are 20 sections in the Camí de Cavalls each taking you from one town to the next. Below you can see the different stages of the Camí de Cavalls. Starting and ending in the capital Mahon, going anti-clockwise around the island.

Detailed Camí de Cavalls Stages

We’ve itemised the stages of the Camí de Cavalls below in their order of 1-20. Each containing further information about the route. Meaning you can select individual Camí de Cavalls stages and enjoy them as you wish.

Stage 1 Maó – Es Grau

Length: 9.96 km / Distance: 6.18 mile

Commencing at the end of the port of Mahon, the first stage consists of a hilly route just under 10km. The final 1km takes you downhill and presents a nice relaxing walk into Es Grau. However, upon the end of the Mahon port, the Camí takes you initially by road to the small coastal resort of Sa Mesquida.

Once closer to Sa Mesquida you’ll begin to spot the natural coves and rugged coastline. Continuing on past Sa Mesquida you’ll stumbled across the shingled or pebble beach of Macar de Binillautí, not common in Menorca. With beaches typically golden and sandy, particularly around the popular resorts.

As you continuing north towards Es Grau you head back inland an venture through farmland and dry vegetation.

Stage 2 Es Grau – Favàritx

Length: 8.5 km / Distance: 5.28 mile

The second stage of the Camí de Cavalls continues around the north east coast from Es Grau to Favàritx. Slightly shorter than the previous stage at 8.5km long as well as having gentler elevations.

Taking you from Es Grau and through the beautiful Parc Natural de s’Albufera des Grau, which is the primary zone of the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Across this area as you head north you will have the opportunity to walk through nature and its finest, a fantastic area for bird watching.

Additionally as you near closer to Favàritx you’ll come across some fantastic golden sandy beaches, Platja d’en Tortuga and Cala Presili.

As you reach the end of this stage, you can veer off from the route and take in the picturesque Far de Favàritx, a lighthouse perched on the edge of Menorca amongst some rocky terrain. Featuring in our Menorca lighthouse guide it’s definitely worth the detour if you’re on this route.

Stage 3 Favàritx – Arenal d’en Castell

Length: 13.5 km / Distance: 8.39 mile

Next up welcomes stage 3 of the Camí de Cavalls, taking you into the relatively large coastal resort of Arenal d’en Castell.

The third Camí de Cavalls section is particularly long at 13.5km and elevation gains nearing 300m across the route. Which seem difficult but the path splits through farmlands and fields. Although the last few kilometres take a more conventional paved approach.

Stage 3 takes you west from Favàritx before heading north west passing by Port d’Addaia. Before reaching Port d’Addaia you pass by the Salt marsh Addaia where you may be fortunate enough to spot multiple water birds.

Onwards to north west to Arenal d’en Castell, passing through Coves Noves and turn left before reaching Punta Grossa. Towards the end of the Camí de Cavalls third stage, you’ll be able to look down on the Arenal d’en Castell horseshoe beach. A lovely opportunity to take in views and a breather of the long route you’ve conquered.

Stage 4 – Arenal d’en Castell – Cala Tirant

Length: 10.8 km / Distance: 6.71 mile

A much flatter and slightly shorter route comes next in the stage 4 of Camí de Cavalls, from Arenal d’en Castell to Cala Tirant. the large beach in Platges de Fornells. At just under 11km, a somewhat flat route and many paved sections make the Camí de Cavalls stage 4 an easier one.

Primarily heading west you head onwards from the edge of Arenal d’en Castell to Son Parc and onwards west again. On the outskirts of Son Parc you’ll come across Son Saura beach, home to one of the largest sand dune areas on Menorca. Before continuing west again through marsh and farmland.

Eventually reaching the paved section and the Me-7 joining the Me-15 to head north, roads featuring on our driving on Menorca guide.

Upon reaching Ses Salines, that sits on the Fornells bay, you follow the road west to Platges de Fornells. The final sections following the roads aren’t the most scenic. However, they pose an easier section which may be what you’re looking for. Particularly on a hot Menorcan day.

Stage 5 – Cala Tirant – Binimel·là

Length: 9.48 km / Distance: 5.89 mile

The fifth stage of the Camí de Cavalls again takes quite a leisurely route, at just over 9km although slightly hillier compared to other sections. With the route initially heading north and then somewhat turning back on yourself and back down south west towards Binimel·là.

The route covers a Site of Community Importance (SCI) as well as a Special Protection Area (SPA) due to its geological importance. Many bird habitats and general biodiversity, generally around the dune areas of the beaches of Tirant, Cavalleria and Binimel·là.

Moreover before turning back and head south west, if you carry on north and detour onwards you’ll come across another one of the 7 lighthouses of Menorca, on this occasion Far de Cavalleria. Although it’s quite a detour at 2.6km one way.

On the south western section you’ll pass by the neighbouring golden sandy beaches of Platja de Cavalleria and Platja de Ferragutl Lastly onwards to the end point of Platja de Binimel·là

Stage 6 – Binimel·là – Els Alocs

Length: 8.76 km / Distance: 5.44 mile

Along the norther coast of Menorca is typically the less built up area, minimal coastal resorts and unspoilt for sure. A westerly route at just under 9km although quite elevated with various heigh points to tackle.

Heading west from Binimel·là you won’t pass by any resorts, instead rugged terrain and coastal landscapes. Including Cala Pregonda, Cala Barril, Cala Calderer before reaching your final destination on section 6 of the Camí de Cavalls, Platja dels Alocs.

Stage 7 – Els Alocs – Algaiarens

Length: 9.61 / Distance: 5.97 mile

Similarly heading west, section 7 of the Camí de Cavalls takes in natural landscape as opposed to holiday resorts and paved paths. The seventh stage is just shy of 10km and an elevation gain of just over 300m, a relatively easy route compared to others.

There are a few points of interest along this section including the beach of Cala del Pilar. However the general inland route of section 7 provide opportunities for flora and fauna spotting. Before a slight detour at the end of the route to take you to Algaiarens beach of Cala Algaiarens.

Stage 8 – Algaiarens – Cala Morell

Length: 5.39 km / Distance: 3.35 mile

The eight stage of the Camí de Cavalls brings you back to the first coastal resort on the north coast since Fornells. Stage 8 is a short route at just over 5km and particularly flat when compared to other stages. Making this stage relatively easy.

Along Camí de Cavalls stage 8 you continue north west and further onwards west. Passing by Cala Fontanelles and the pebbled beach of Biniatram before heading across dirt tracks. Before entering into Cala Morell you’ll past by the Abeurador, a small water collecting reservoir.

Finishing up walking through Cala Morell gives you the opportunity to stop in one of the many cafes. Alternatively enjoying the Cala Morell beach and bay, looking out to the north and Mediterranean sea.

Stage 9 – Cala Morell – Punta Nati

Length: 6.96 km / Distance: 4.32 mile

Another stage that provides the opportunity to take in one of the 7 lighthouses of Menorca, albeit with another detour at the end of the stage. Stage 9 of the Camí de Cavalls again takes you west, the final section before you begin heading south. This ninth section of the Camí ois slightly downhill overall, however will rolling hills along route. At just shy of 7km it’s longer than other sections but one of the easier ones.

This rocky section passes by a couple of points of interesting. Including the shipwreck of Général Chanzy from 10th February 1910 killing 156 people and only one person surviving. As well as another pebble beach of Torrenova and plenty of small dwellings and old farm buildings.

At the end of the route you join up with the Cf-5. From here detour north for just under 1km and you’ll reach the Punta Nati Lighthouse. Built to help reduce the number of shipwrecks on the north of the island.

Stage 10 – Punta Nati – Ciutadella

Length: 10.5 km / Distance: 6.52 mile

The half way point of the Camí de Cavalls upon completion, takes you to the old capital of Menorca, Ciutadella, on the west coast of the island. Stage 10 of the Camí de Cavalls is the first part of the route when you have headed directly south. Moving back to a longer section, section 10 of the Camí reach 10.5km in total, although a particularly flat and easy section.

Sticking the west of the island the route passes by the beautiful viewpoint of Sa Falconera before heading onto the spectacular Pont d’en Gil. A beautiful naturally carved rock arch in poking out from the Menorcan cliffs. A great photo opportunity for all.

A very slight detour in the Los Delfines area and you can make your way to vista de la posta de sol. A fantastic sunset viewpoint and arguably the most easterly tip of the island.

From Pont d’en Gil you begin passing through the holiday resorts of Cala’n Forcat, consisting of the resorts Cala Blanes, Los Delfines and Torre del Ram. Giving you the opportunity to enjoy one of the many restaurants in the resort. The opportunity to stock up on water, or even visit one of the many beaches. Including Platja de Cales Piques, Cala en Forcat, Cala en Brut and Platja Cala en Blanes.

Cala en Blanes being the last beach before you continue east into the city of Ciutadella along the coast. On entering the city area you’ll be able to spot Castell de Sant Nicolau on the other side of the port.

Stage 11 – Ciutadella – Cap d’Artrutx

Length: 13 km / Distance: 8.07 mile

The eleventh stage of the Camí de Cavalls takes you all the way from the large town of Cituadella to the south westerly tip of Menorca at Cap d’Artrutx.

A particularly long section of the Camí at 13km, although a flat route making the long stage not too difficult, as well as passing through many coastal resorts.

Commencing at the port of Ciutadella the first section is paved and weaves through the town, passing by many shops, restaurants and cafés. Heading past the Ciutadella ferry terminal you continue hugging the coastline south past Son Blanc, Sa Caleta and the beach of Cala Santandria.

Continuing south you pass the larger resort of Cala Blanca as well as the beautiful sandy white beach of Platja de Cala Blanca.

You then leave the resort stretch and head further south with the route ending just as you enter the Cap d’Artrutx and Cala en Bosc.

Stage 12 – Cap d’Artrutx – Cala en Turqueta

Length: 13.2 km / Distance: 8.2 mile

Having reached the most the most south westerly resort in Menorca, stage 12 of the Camí de Cavalls is another long section at just over 13km. Fortunately section 12 of the Camí is another flat journey, making it particularly easy.

Curving around the south westerly tip of Menorca you pass by yet another one of the 7 lighthouses of Menorca, this time the Artrutx Lighthouse. One benefit being that no detour is required and also provides one of the best spots to witness the beautiful Menorcan sunsets.

The route carries on along the coast of the connecting resorts through Cala en Bosc and Son Xoriguer. Opportunities to stop in the resorts for a drink or bite to eat, as well as passing by the Port Cala’n Bosc and the local beach of Platja de Son Xoriguer.

Once passed the relatively large resort you continue onwards east. The journey post Son Xoriguer changes to coves, local vegetation and general farmland along this low route.

Continuing further on you pass by beautiful, relatively remote beaches including the beach of Platja de Son Saura, Platja de Bellavista and Playa des Talaier. Subsequently ending at one of the most spectacular beaches of Menorca, Cala en Turqueta that happens to feature on our best beaches on Menorca guide.

Stage 13 – Cala en Turqueta – Cala Galdana

Length: 6.38 km / Distance: 3.96 mile

Onwards east from Cala en Turqueta, section 13 of the Camí de Cavalls is thankfully a shorter distance to stage 12, at a length of just over 6km although this time with a range of elevation taking you up and down along the coast.

Cutting along the farmlands, past the gorges, rugged coastline and vegetation you may be fortunate enough to spot Hermann’s tortoise along the journey. Before ending up at two spectacular beaches that feature on our best beaches in Menorca guide, Cala Macarelleta and Cala Macarella. Two beaches with striking rocky cliffs surrounding them, beautiful pine trees, crystal clear waters and golden sand.

Another 40 minutes or so onwards east and you end up at the large resort of Cala Galdana cutting through the resort itself and completing the stage at the southern tip of the resort.

Stage 14 – Cala Galdana – Sant Tomás

Length: 10.4 km / Distance: 6.46 mile

The fourteenth section of the Camí de Cavalls is just over 10km, quite hilly, relatively easy, but takes you from one popular holiday resort to another, from Cala Galdana to the entrance of Santo Tomas.

Various fantastic viewpoints along the way make stage 14 of the Camí an enjoyable one, with opportunities for shade among the shrubland and trees too. Heading south east from Cala Galdana you initially pass by Cala Mitjana quarry, before heading past the sister beaches of Cala Mitjaneta and Cala Mitjana. Both fantastic in there own right and popular with locals and holidaymakers.

Continuing in an easterly direction you head in land, a detour off route south could lead you to another golden beach of Cala de Trebalúger. But if not, you’ll find yourself wandering through grasslands, farms and well shaded areas before entering the sandy beach of Platja Binigaus and entering the resort of Santo Tomas after.

Stage 15 – Sant Tomás – Son Bou

Length: 6.43 km / Distance: 3.99 mile

Section 15 of the Camí de Cavalls is probably one of the easiest routes. Short in distance at around 6.5km, particularly flat and the beginning and ending of the route ending with paths, Santo Tomas at the beginning and San Jaime Mediterráneo / Son Bou at the end.

The beach of Platja de Sant Tomàs is a great place to wander by and take in the views out to the Mediterranean sea, being able to spot neighbouring island of Mallorca on occasions. Continuing through the resort south easterly before cutting through the trees, rocky cliffs and dirt tracks towards Son Bou.

Into farmlands and an opportunity to spot local horses and the odd finca in the distance. With the path heading north for a short while then back easterly into the resort of Son Bou. Where the expansive Son Bou beach awaits, a cold drink in the resort or a spot of food before stage 15 of the Camí ends nearby remains of early Christian church.

Stage 16 – Son Bou – Cala en Porter

Length: 7.92 km / Distance: 4.92 mile

The sixteenth section of the Camí de Cavalls provides beautiful ups and downs along the south coast along a stretch of just under 8km, nothing too taxing, relatively easy with a few hills on route. Beginning at the edge of Son Bou heading vaguely east to Cala en Porter.

Initially heading to the small rocky inlet of Cala Llucalari just south of Son Bou, you then begin your trek inland and through the shrublands, farmland and dusty trails past typical Menorcan trees.

Onwards further and just before the resort of Cala en Porter you come across the Cala en Porter ravine. Well protected, sheltered and the availability of water make it a great place for fruit trees. The final point of interest before entering the central west side of Cala en Porter.

Stage 17 – Cala en Porter – Binissafúller

Length: 11.6 km / Distance: 7.2 mile

Onwards to another one of the longer sections of the Camí, section 17 takes you just short of 12km. Slightly hilly along the route, but a gentle meander beginning in Cala en Porter you end up in the area of Binissafúller, merging into the arguably more well known resort of Binibeca.

Along the route you have plenty of opportunities for detours to refresh yourself in the Mediterranean sea. Initially at the start of the route at Cala en Porter beach, then the slightly rockier area of Playa de Cales Coves,

Stage 18 – Binissafúller – Punta Prima

Length: 8.06 km / Distance: 5 mile

Section 18 of the Camí de Cavalls take you on a medium length journey at just over 8km, not too hilly either. Making the Camí stage 18 a particularly easy one when compared to others. The early section takes you through the various areas in and around Binibeca, such as Binissafuller, Binibequer Vell, Binibèquer Nou and Cala Torret. All before continuing onwards to the popular resort of Punta Prima.

The route provides plentiful pit stops along route, the beautiful fishing village of Binibèquer Vell, the local area beach of Binibèquer Nou. Nearing Punta Prima you’ll be able to spot another one of the 7 magnificent Menorcan lighthouses, Illa de l’Aire Lighthouse. However this lighthouses you cannot visit, being on a small island off of the coast. Before ending the journey at Punta Prima beach you’ll pass by Son Ganxo tower.

Hugging the coastline and passing through routes, stage 18 avoids the inlands shrublands, flora and fauna. But, a lovely breeze, flat, coastal paths make this section a breeze.

Stage 19 – Punta Prima – Cala de Sant Esteve

Length: 7.2 km / Distance: 4.47 mile

The nineteenth stage of the Camí de Cavalls brings you back to heading north. Another smaller section at just over 7km and relatively flat for the whole route. Starting at the Punta Prima beach you head north again hugging the coast passing by the areas of Alcaufar and S’Algar before heading inland towards the ending at Cala Sant Esteve.

Another route that provides ample opportunity for photo stops. Alcalfar tower – Torre d’ Alcalfar, the beach at Cala Alcaufar, the rocky inlet of Cala Rafalet just north of S’Algar, another tower in the form of Torre d’en Penjat.

Before reaching the end you have the opportunity to stop by Fort Marlborough. A fantastic historic fort from the 1700’s built by the British. You can buy tickets to enter here. The last beautiful photo stop is the rocky inlet or cove that can be found where you end the route at Cala Sant Esteve.

Stage 20 – Cala de Sant Esteve – Maó

Length: 6 km / Distance: 3.72 mile

If you completing the Camí de Cavalls in the anti-clockwise route, stage 20 is your final route. A short one at 6km and particularly easy, due it’s length and terrain. Heading north initially, then north west into the capital, Mahon.

The route primarily is inland and not one of the most scenic unfortunately. But, nevertheless, you can make a quick detour pit stop at the town of Es Castell before heading into Mahon town. Here, you have the chance to stop off and explore the capital if you wish. Shopping, markets, a quick drink or two, and some beautiful views of one of the largest natural harbours in the world!

You end the route and cutting through the capital by caressing the end of the port, before circling back to the beginning of the Camí de Cavalls.

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