Paddle boarding has become increasingly popular in recent years as a relaxing way to enjoy the scenery around Menorca. Everything you need to know on paddle boarding in Menorca can be found in our below guide.
Paddle Boarding In Menorca Overview
Around many of the coastal resorts of Menorca you’ll find huts, shops and areas on the beach designated to hiring Menorca paddle boards as well as other sea equipment, such as kayaks. Often the piece of equipment is referred to as a paddleboard, paddle board or even SUP – Stand Up Paddle. They all refer to the same piece of equipment.
Paddle boarding in Menorca can provide a unique opportunity to explore. But, it does require a certain level of balance and physical strength, including core strength. Not just to be able to hop on the board, but stand up, maintain balance and paddle where you want to go.
Winds and waves can also make paddle boarding in the Mediterranean sea a lot tougher. That being said, local SUP provides won’t let hire the boards if they deem it too windy, wavey and thus dangerous to head out.
That being said, Menorca does have days with minimal wind, as well as many protected beaches and bays that are relatively protected from winds, including Fornells bay, Es Grau beach and even Arenal d’en Castell.
Where Can You Paddle Board In Menorca?
The easy answer to where can you paddle board in Menorca, is everywhere you want. All around the coast of Menorca you have spectacular beaches, rugged coastline, coves and caves to explore at your own leisure. But we can be more specific than that.
The south coast of Menorca has a varied coastline with plenty of resorts along it. Those resorts concentrated around beautiful beaches, with small inlets and coves to explore along the coast. Resorts such as Cala Galdana, Santo Tomas, Son Bou and Cala en Porter. All offering paddle boarding opportunities. Resorts along the south are typically less exposed to high winds, and with plenty of opportunities to relax around the coast, the amateur SUP enthusiastic may enjoy themselves more. However, when windy they can be just as exposed. Particularly along the wide expansive beach of Son Bou.
Compared to the north coast, which is a lot more rugged with fewer resorts. Particularly the north west coastline. However, Fornells and Arenal d’en Castell often ample opportunity to explore on a paddle board, with natural coves and jagged shoreline in close proximity. That being said, the north may be suitable to everyone given the profile along the coast. Which provide a good opportunity to splash out on a guided paddle board Menorca tour – you can find some options further below.
Other resorts that offer paddle boarding in Menorca include Punta Prima, Binibeca, Cala en Bosc and Cala Blanca to name a few.
How Much Does It Cost To Paddle Board In Menorca?
The price of hiring a paddle board in Menorca varies. However, typically renting a Menorca paddle board is hourly.
The paddle board cost for hiring in Menorca ranges from around £15 / €15 per hour for simply hiring a paddle board, to £35 / €35 for a paddle board tours that includes a guide.
Where Can Hire A Paddle Board In Menorca?
As aforementioned, you can hire a paddle board from almost all the coastal resorts on Menorca. For example, Santo Tomas or Cala Galdanda in the south, to Fornells along the north coast.
Often, vendors will pitch up on the beach and you can hire a paddle board directly from the vendor such as Santo Tomas. Alternatively, local stores close to the coastline. For example in Fornells. So keep and eye to. We’ve provided organised paddleboard tours in Menorca below.
