Walking the Coastal Trails of Menorca
Walking the Coastal Trails of Menorca
Walking the Coastal Trails of Menorca
8 Days Starting and ending in Ciutadella
Visiting: Ciutadella, Santa Galdana, Fornells, Punta prima, Camí de sa Cala Sant Esteve, Mahón, Santo Tomas, Son Xoriguer
Tour operator:
Tour code:
W07MN
Group Type:
Independent
Guide Type:
Self Guided
Physical rating:
Leisurely
Age range:
15 to 99
Special diets catered:
Please inform Exodus of specific dietary requirements
Tour operated in:
EnglishTrip Styles:
Interests:
Tour Overview
There's a sense of peace and tranquillity on beautiful Menorca, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve and home to the greatest concentration of prehistoric sites anywhere in Western Europe. More sparsely populated than any other Balearic island and only a fifth of the size of Mallorca, it has more beaches than Mallorca and Ibiza combined! The island has been claimed in turn by many armies, all desperate to control the capital Mahon, set on the Mediterranean's most perfect natural harbour.
Highlights
Itinerary
Day 1 : Arrive In Ciutadella
Location: Ciutadella
Accommodation: Hotel
Accommodation Name: Morvedra Nou
Meals Included: Breakfast, Dinner
On arrival in Mahon drive to the hotel in time for a relaxing swim before
dinner.
Day 2 : Santa Galdana Bays Walk
Location: Santa Galdana
Meals Included: Breakfast
Starting in Santa Galdana and winding along coastal paths dotted with pink
orchids and gladioli, this walk takes you over three breezy headlands which
dip down to pine fringed beaches before arriving at Cala Turqueta, named as
such for its shimmering turquoise water. after a picnic in the shade, return
to Santa Galdana to end your walk, or stroll via the country lanes back to
the hotel, before getting a taxi back to collect the car.
Day 3 : North Coast Trail
Location: Fornells
Meals Included: Breakfast
The dramatic red and purple rocks of the north stand in real contrast to the
bays of the south. From a poppy-strewn headland, the Cami de Cavalls lead
along a series of beautiful lonely windswept beaches, before a farm track
loops back inland through a host of golden asphodels. on the way back,
perhaps stop for a drink at Fornells, a chic village with a pretty port, or
drive up Monte Toro (357m) for panoramic views of the entire island!
Day 4 : Punta Prima To Sant Esteve
Location: Punta prima, Camí de sa Cala Sant Esteve
Meals Included: Breakfast
You can taste the sea salt in the air along this stunning coastal path
leading to Torre d'Alcaufar, a restored lookout tower. Perhaps enjoy lunch in
Alcaufar, before the Cami de Cavalls leads you past fig trees and fortified
farmhouses to the fortress of Sant Esteve, set on a tiny harbour. Continue on
to a local cafe where they will call you a taxi to return to your car. Relax
with a swim in the hotel pool before dinner.
Day 5 : Ciutadella Or Mahon Walks
Location: Mahón, Ciutadella
Meals Included: Breakfast
The cities at either end of Menorca make fascinating days out, and we provide
walking notes for both. Mahon's natural harbour is big enough to shelter an
entire fleet of ships and forms the backdrop to some impressive Georgian
English architecture. In Ciutadella, the plazas, fountains, palm trees,
cobbled alleys and Spanish Palaces are steeped in history. Perhaps treat
yourself to a seafood lunch looking out over the attractive harbour.
Day 6 : Caves And Coast Walk
Location: Santo Tomas
Meals Included: Breakfast
From the golden sand beaches of Sant Tomas on the south coast, a path lined
with white cistus and yellow crown daisies leads between lush terraces to the
Cueva des Coloms, a gigantic limestone cave, perfect for a cooling picnic in
the shade. From the top of the valley a pine scented track leads you back
down to the beach for a swim. On returning to the hotel, relax on your
terrace with a cold drink and take in the beautiful sunset.
Day 7 : Son Xoriguer
Location: Son Xoriguer, Ciutadella
Meals Included: Breakfast
Today's route takes you back down to the south coast and across low creamy
rocks covered in bright yellow seapoppy, wild thyme and pink cistus. Lunch by
the sea in Son Xoriguer, there are masses of swimming options along the way,
then head back via the enchanting former capital, Ciutadella.
Day 8 : Leave Ciutadella
Location: Ciutadella
Meals Included: Breakfast
LEAVE CIUTADELLA
What's Included
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All continental breakfasts and one evening meal
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GPX files available
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Route notes and maps provided
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Hire car (on flight inclusive packages)
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Route directions and maps provided
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Hire car (included when booking a flight-inclusive package)
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Meals
8 breakfasts, 0 lunches, 1 dinners.
What's Not Included
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Hire car on land only packages (available for a supplement)
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Evening meals available on subsequent nights (available for a supplement)
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Single supplements
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Visas and vaccinations
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Travel insurance
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Hire car on land only packages (available at a supplement)
Accommodation
Your base is an elegantly converted 17th century Spanish finca, the Morvedra Nou Hotel near Ciutadella, the island's former capital in the south west. It's run by Victoria Bendito, the granddaughter of the original farm owner. The tastefully decorated rooms all have garden terraces and are located within the converted stables. The lovely pool terrace is a perfect place for relaxation with panoramic views over pretty fields all the way to the sea.
Food
All breakfasts included and evening meal on first night included. Menorcan cuisine is Mediterranean, based on fresh natural ingredients from land and sea. Fresh fish, shellfish and lobster are often incorporated into a stew such as the famous “/caldereta”/ - lobster stew, for which Fornells is particularly renowned. Farmhouse cheeses made in local farms have a /‘denomination of origin’/ here and are very tasty. Meat from the island farms is also delicious, often made into chorizo style sausages and served for breakfast. Cuisine has been influenced by the French, who changed the way the Menorcans made their bread. The original recipe for mayonnaise comes from Menorca and following the French conquest of Menorca was introduced to the court of Louis XV and became the international known food it is today.
Check out our Q&As
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Are airport transfers included in this tour?
No
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Are children permitted to take part in the tour?
Age 15+ people can jpin this tour.
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Are the local guides on the tour English speaking?
Yes
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What happens if I need to change my holiday date once I’ve booked?
If you wish to make any changes to your booking, particularly if you need to alter any flights booked through us, please let us know as soon as possible. There is a booking or flight amendment fee of £40 per change and flight amendments often incur extra airline costs depending on the changes to be made and if the ticket has been issued or not.
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How long has the tour company been trading?
Exodus has been trading since 1974
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What documents will I receive before I travel?
Your final joining instructions and flight details, if booked with us, will then be sent out 2 to 3 weeks before departure. If you would like a hard copy posted, or if you require these any earlier, please contact the customer operations team. We advise that if you are booking connecting travel before receiving these, please ensure you leave plenty of time.
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Do you operate a “single share” option and how does it work?
Travellers are welcome to opt to share a room with a tour member of the same gender for no additional charge. If you'd like your own room, we can request a single supplement so that you will have your own room throughout.
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Can I join the tour once it has departed?
You are welcome to meet the group after the tour has departed however there is no reduction in rate for joining a tour after the departure date.
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