Fornells Menorca Resort Guide

A rocky Northern coastal resort, Fornells Menorca is popular amongst water sport enthusiasts and quieter amongst traditional Menorca tourists.

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Fornells Overview

Confusingly, Fornells is split into two distinct areas on the island of Menorca. You have Fornells Town and you have Playa de Fornells, also called Platges de Fornells or Fornells Beach.

Fornells Town is predominately focussed around the harbour with plenty of water sports, some great fish restaurants and plenty of fashion stores. Popular with locals and more residential than a lot of the other resorts featured, such as Santo Tomas or Cala Galdana. With its huge natural bay, Fornells town is ideal for kayaking, boat trips and other water sports.

Playa de Fornells, to the West of Fornells Town is slightly more focussed around tourism. With a small, protected beach, larger hotels and the larger beach of Cala Tirant. The shallow waters and tranquil sea make it a great destination for families.

For ease, we’ve split the Fornells information and guides into two. You can use the contents tab slightly above. Or, if you’d like to scroll down and read, first up is Fornells Town information. Followed by Fornells Beach information.

Fornells Town

Fornells Town Amenities

With Fornells town not solely focussed around tourism, the general amenities are relatively limited. However, the local Euronet ATM is available for cash withdrawals. A small outdoor gym at the Parc de calistènia and for the children towards the harbour you can find a small playground, here.

Supermarkets in Fornells Town

The Menorca Supermarket guide provides further detail on all of the biggest and best value supermarkets around the island. Although Fornells town has two supermarkets in the town, although expensive compared to the supermarkets inland and in Mahon & Ciutadella, they should stock basic products.

Supermercat Fornells (Carrer del Rosari, 26, 07748 Fornells)
Supermercat Can Digus (Carrer Major, 22, 07748 Fornells)
Organic Supermarket Sa Figuera Mercat Fornells (Carrer del Rosari, 2, 07748 Fornells)
Local Cheese shop Tastdemenorca Quesería (Carrer Major, 3, 07748 Fornells)
Local produce shop Intensa y Curiosa Fornells (Carrer del Rosari, 14, 07748 Fornells)

Shopping in Fornells Town

Throughout the town of Fornells there are multiple stores selling Mediterranean style clothes, light dresses, fashionable accessories and more. Mostly close to the main harbour and surrounding area. Perfect for wandering the streets in the summertime in search of a bargain.

Fornells Town Healthcare

Fornells Town Pharmacy

The local Fornells town pharmacy can be found just set back from the Fornells harbour – Farmacia Florit Orfila. Here you should be able to find support for any immediate concerns. Alternatively, Es Mercadal has another pharmacy. The closest in land pharmacy to Fornells town. Located at Farmacia Martínez Riudavets.

Your closest 24 hour medical emergency is likely to be Ferreries.

Ferreries Juaneda

Address: Carrer Bisbe Severo, 24, 07750, Ferreries
Juaneda Ferreries telephone number: +34 971 373 480
Services: 24 hour medical emergencies
Website: https://www.juaneda.es/centro/54/ferreries

Alternatively, head to either of the state run, or private hospitals that are located in Mahon City or Ciutadella City.

State Mahon Hospital Details

Address: Ronda de Malbúger, 1 07703, Maó
Hospital Mateu Orfila switchboard telephone number: +34 971 487 000

State Ciutadella Hospital Details

Address: C/ Sant Antoni Maria Claret, s/n, 07760 Ciutadella
Canal Salat Health Centre telephone number: +34 971 480 112

Private Hospital Juaneda Mahon Clinic

Address: Av. de Vives Llull, 6, 07703, Maó
Juaneda Mahon Clinic telephone number: +34 971 351 115

Private Hospital Juaneda Ciutadella

Address: Camí de sa Caleta, s/n, 07760 Ciutadella de Menorca
Juaneda Mahon Clinic telephone number: +34 971 480 505

Fornells Town Restaurants

As mentioned previously, Fornells has plenty of restaurants serving a great variety of fresh fish as well as other Menorcan delights.

We’ve picked out a few highly rated restaurants in Fornells town, as well as some others you may wish to review before visiting.

Sa Rumbada Fornells

With plenty of reviews and highly rated, Sa Rumbada in Fornells town is definitely worth a visit. Located just besides the harbour serving traditional Menorcan dishes from grilled sardines, Lobster soup – Caldereta, grilled Octopus, Paella and more. All information can be found on their Instagram account here and their location by clicking here.

Restaurante La Guapa Fornells

Another beautiful restaurant just off the main street and harbour. Restaurante La Guapa Fornells dishes up elegant salads from their garden to start, to fresh fish including cuttlefish, Cod, Lobster and more. Meat dishes vary from Menorcan lamb and suckling pig to Menorcan Calderetas stews and a range of Paellas. Their location can be found here and menu here.

Can Tanu – Restaurant tradicional de Fornells

Specialising in Lobster, Paellas and fresh fish this family run restaurants comes highly reviewed. Tucked away on the same street as La Guapa Fornells, Can Tanu serves a variety of homemade dishes of Octopus, Monkfish, Scallops and everything in between. You can find their location here and website here.

Petit Gastrobar

Last up on our list is the Petit Gastrobar Fornells, fresh food in tapas style from traditional Octopus to more modern and international dishes such as ceviche. Healthy salads and slightly less healthy burgers to tempt your tastebuds. Their menu, albeit in Spanish can be found here. Location here.

Other Notable Restaurants In Fornells Town

For an afternoon or evening treat, there’s the local ice cream shop Phylco.

Fornells Town Activities & Fornells Water sports

Centred around the Fornells harbour as you can imagine many of the activities in Fornells are water sports based. Although, around the island there’s plenty to explore, such as the best sunsets in Menorca guide, the 7 lighthouses of Menorca you can visit, visiting the highest point in Menorca and more around our website.

Fornells Excursions

Diving in Fornells

We have our dedicated diving in Menorca page you can explore plenty of details. However, a short list of companies in Fornells for diving can be found below.

Diving Menorca – Location here
Dune Baleares Fornells – Location here
Phil Course Director PADI

Boat Trip Fornells

Marcopolos Boats
Mar en Calma Menorca
Watersports: Dia Complert Esports Nàutics

Fornells Town Hotels & Accommodation

Again, sticking to Fornells town as opposed to Fornells beach. Fornells town accommodation is relatively limited. With no large hotels your options are smaller intimate B&Bs, villas and apartments, which of course, are exactly what some people are after.

Fornells Beach & Playa de Fornells

As mentioned previously, Platges de Fornells is not the same as Fornells town. To avoid any confusion. Playa de Fornells & Fornells Beach and resort lies to the West of Fornells Town and offers more of the typical tourist resort than the town.

Fornells town doesn’t have a beach, so you’re best bet is heading slightly to the West where you can find Playa de Fornells.

Fornells Beach

The resort of Playa en Fornells is served by the small, sandy beach of Fornells. Rocks either side provide protection to crashing waves.

Alternatively, if you head West over the rocky terrain and wooden boardwalk you’ll come across the larger beach of Cala Tirant. Similarly, protected either side by rocky terrain and being in the natural inlet, waves are relatively gentle.

Playa en Fornells Amenities

Located towards the south of you can find your cash machine Euronet ATM and the seasonal supermarket Cife Supermercats Calafi is contained in the same parade of shops. Towards the centre of the resort you have a second seasonal supermarket Cife Supermercats Ses Vinyes.

Playa en Fornells Restaurants

Although limited amenities there are multiple restaurants open for lunch and dinner. Serving a variety of dishes, from local Menorca dishes to more international flavours. We’ve picked out some below you may want to check out.

La Frañola

Highly rated with beautiful views with white washed buildings in the distance and coastline just beyond. La Frañola delights with local and international dishes such as Iberian Ham, Spanish omelette, Menorcan cheese boards, fresh fish including baby Squid, grilled Prawns, Mussels and fresh salads. You can explore their menu here and location in Platges de Fornells here.

Pizzeria La Mama

Centered on beautiful Italian Pizzas, Pizzeria La Mama in Fornells Beach has toppings to everyone’s taste. Burrata, Ham, Olives, Mushrooms, Mortadella and plenty of other fresh ingredients to your liking. You can find Pizzeria La Mama just as you enter the resort here.

Cafe Del Nord

Last up, Cafe Del Nord in Playa de Fornells. Mainly focussing on local Spanish and Menorca dishes, but there’s something for everyone with Pizzas, grilled meats and more. Local dishes including Paella, Cuttlefish, Squid, Cod, Sea bass and more. Explore the Cafe Del Nord Fornells menu here and their location here.

Other Notable Restaurants In Playa en Fornells

Isabella Beach Club
Ca Na Marga (found in the nearby town by Platja Gran)
Bar Okapi

Playa de Fornells Hotels & Accommodation

Tramontana Park

One of only a few hotel options in Fornells, and the Tramontana Park Fornells provides an intimate hotel setting with only 80 rooms. A quiet setting, white washed buildings and a cliff top location provide beautiful views throughout the day and into the late evening.

Although only 3 star, the Tramontana Park comes highly rated due to its simplicity, friendly staff, tranquil setting and beautiful location.

Rooms in the Tramontana Park range from one and two bedroom apartments that can sleep two right up to six people. Rooms come with a variety of rooms at an extra cost, balcony, terrace or even a sea view.

Probably more apartments than a hotel with the facilities somewhat limited. Although you have the on site restaurant serving breakfast, lunch and dinner in which you can choose self-catering, bed & breakfast or half board during your stay. As well as the Tramontana Bar serving up a variety of local and international drinks.

A specious outdoor swimming pool, gym, table tennis and occasional evening entertainment to keep you entertained throughout your stay.

Search for your next holiday to Tramontana Park Fornells here.

FERGUS Club Carema Splash

Also know as the Carema Splash, the FERGUS Club Carema Splash is a fantastic family hotel in Fornells. Easy access to the large Cala Tirant beach, onsite water park (at an additional cost) and plenty of dining options to keep everyone in the family happy.

Plenty of room types are available to meet all family requirements, from smaller one bedroom apartments with or without sea views to larger one bedroom superior apartments to significantly larger two bedroom apartments of all types.

The large outdoor lagoon style pool with attached children’s splash zone, dedicated water park featuring slides, sprinklers and water buckets are enough to keep the children happy. Additionally, throughout summer the kid’s clubs with dedicated age groups from 4 up to 16 years old has plenty going on. Not to mention the children’s playground, regular entertainment all throughout the day and into the evening with bingo, live shows and music karaoke, mini-disco and even professional shows.

An all-inclusive board with multiple restaurants mean you don’t have to worry about additional costs. The main Vistamar restaurant, a la carte Zia Rosetta restaurant and snack bar keep guests well fed all day. For drinks, the evening lounge bar and pool bar keep guests hydrated.

See if the Fergus Club Carema has availability for your next holiday here.

Playa de Fornells Apartments

TRH Tirant Playa

Similar to Tramontana Park, the TRH Tirant Playa provides a small town, apartment style complex stay. Only 91 rooms, spread across 12 blocks and one large outdoor pool with accompanying children’s pool provide plenty of space to relax and unwind in.

Room types are limited to one bedroom only. However with the option of choosing self-catering, bed & breakfast, half-board or all-inclusive, the flexibility is fantastic. All served by one large main restaurant.

Entertainment is limited throughout the day and evening, but of course you have the opportunity to explore Menorca however you wish.

You can search for apartments at the TRH Tirant Playa here.

Fornells Nighlife

Nightlife in Fornells and Playa de Fornells is extremely limited. With very few bars to choose from, evening entertainment in your apartment or hotel is your best bet.

For an evening drink we’d recommend heading over to the Isabella Beach Club. But your best bet for a night out in Fornells is heading to Ciutadella, or Mahon.

Fornells Transport

Fornells Bus Routes

Buses to and from Fornells provide an affordable way to explore the island and get around. Being a small island exploring Fornells by bus just requires some preparation. But fortunately Fornells Town is served by two buses and Playa de Fornells by one bus.

With all buses on the island of Menorca, double check times and routes as these may change throughout the seasons.

41 Menorca Bus Service

Es Mercadal – Fornells – Tirant – Son Parc – Arenal d’en Castell – Maó

(Maó / Coves Noves / Arenal d’en Castell / Fornells / Cala Tirant / Es Mercadal)

Details on times and bus stop locations can be found on the official Menorca bus website here.

45 Menorca Bus Service

Fornells – Es Mercadal – Fornells

(Es Mercadal / Fornells)

Details on times and bus stop locations can be found on the official Menorca bus website here.

Fornell Taxis

Please ensure you are familiar with Menorca taxi rules, which we’ve featured on some of our other resort guides such as Son Bou and Cala’n Bosch. As a reminder, see below.

Menorca Taxi Rules

There are no private hire companies in Menorca such as Uber or Bolt
You can book a taxi in multiple ways; Menorca official website here, designated taxi ranks around the island, locations here.
Regulated and visible fare price
4 passengers only

Taxi transfers from Mahon Airport to Fornells take approximately 40 minutes, one of the longer journeys. There’s a taxi rank at Mahon Airport just outside of the main airport terminal. Costing around €50 one way per taxi.

Fornells Car Hire

Car hire within Playa de Fornells is somewhat limit, with regards to physical stores. You have Autos Valls – Playas de Fornells. However, many hotels have partnerships that may be worth enquiring.

But the best value for money would be to book in advance, where you can search and filter to your requirements ahead of your stay. You can search plenty of providers and cars using our search for Fornells car hire here.

Airport Transfers from Mahon Airport to Fornells

Fornells to Mahon Airport is one of the shorter journey’s on the island taking approximately 25 minutes. Similarly, Mahon Airport to Fornell takes around the same time, as you’d expect. Times to Fornells Beach and Fornells Town are the same. Check out our in-depth Menorca airport guide here.

You can reach either of the Fornells resorts from Mahon airport multiple ways including car hire, taxi, shared transfers and even local buses. Local bus being the most difficult with no direct buses – so head to our Menorca bus guide for further information if local bus is your preferred method. However, direct airport transfers from Mahon airport to Fornells can be found below.

Shared Transfer Service To Arenal d’en Castell

A shared shuttle service will cost you approximately €20pp, one way. Some companies that offer shuttle services are below that we like are:

You can also search a variety of airport transfers to Fornells on Holiday Extras here.

Airport Taxi transfer to Fornells

The official Menorca taxi service price this journey at around €35 one way. Taxi transfers from Mahon Airport to Fornells resorts are approximately 25 minutes. There’s also taxi rank at Mahon Airport just outside of the main airport terminal for easy access. Costing around €60 one way per taxi.

The official Menorca taxi website is https://www.taxismenorca.com/en/home