The best time to visit Menorca is from late May to late June and in September: the weather is good, the sea is already warm and the coves aren’t crowded. July and August are the hottest and busiest months, with regulated access to some coves. From November to March the island is quiet and green, ideal for walking and seeing its monuments, although many coastal hotels and restaurants close.
May and June: the best balance
In May and June it’s warm without being stifling, the days are long and the countryside is still green. The water is cooler in May; by June swimming is inviting.
It’s the best season for the Camí de Cavalls and for the southern coves before the summer restrictions. On 23 and 24 June Ciutadella celebrates the Sant Joan festival, with horses in the streets: the town fills up, so book well in advance.
Recommended itinerary
5 days
Nature and hiking
Menorca on foot
Five days of trails: s’Albufera des Grau, the red north, the Algendar gorge and the southern Camí de Cavalls.
July and August: high season
July and August are the hottest months, with the warmest sea and the island at full capacity. You need to start early to park at the coves, and some can only be reached by bus.
From 1 June to 30 September, Macarella can only be reached by bus or on foot, and the road to Favàritx is closed to cars from mid-May. The car parks of coves such as Turqueta close when full, sometimes before 8:00. Book accommodation, car hire and dinners early.
Recommended itinerary
7 days
Beaches and coves
Menorca’s coves with the family
A week of beaches: one area a day, short drives and a plan for every rainy day.
September and October: the warmest sea
In September the sea is at its warmest and the crowds thin out; October is cooler and can bring rain, but almost everything is still open.
In early September Maó celebrates the Gràcia festival. The Cova d’en Xoroi stays open until late October, so you can still watch the sunset from the cave.
Recommended itinerary
3 days
Nightlife and leisure
Menorca for couples
Three days of coves, sunsets and dinners by the sea: the Cova d’en Xoroi, Punta Nati and Cavalleria.
November to March: the quiet island
In winter Menorca is green and empty: mild temperatures, free entry to the Talayotic sites and low prices. On the other hand, many coastal hotels and restaurants close and the tramontana wind blows more often.
Open all year: the old towns of Maó and Ciutadella, the Museu de Menorca (free on Sundays), Lithica in the mornings and the Illa del Rei on Sundays. We have a weekend itinerary built only around what’s open in winter.
Recommended itinerary
2 days
Charming places
Menorca in winter: a weekend
Saturday in the west and centre, Sunday in Maó and Favàritx: what’s open from November to March.
Month by month
For the beach, June to September; for walking and seeing the island at a gentle pace, April, May, October and winter.
| Season | Best for | Bear in mind |
|---|---|---|
| April and May | Walking, villages and the first swims | The water is still cool |
| June | Uncrowded coves and long days | Sant Joan (23–24 June) fills Ciutadella |
| July and August | Beach, nightlife and atmosphere | More people and higher prices; regulated access to coves |
| September and October | The warmest sea and fewer people | It can rain in October |
| November to March | History, walking and peace | Many coastal hotels and restaurants close |
Recommended itinerary
6 days
Charming places
The best of Menorca in 6 days
The whole island in six days: Maó, the south-east, the north, the southern coves, Ciutadella and Macarella.
Take it organised
Itineraries with the order of each day, how to get there and where to eat, ready on your phone.
6 days
Charming places
The best of Menorca in 6 days
The whole island in six days: Maó, the south-east, the north, the southern coves, Ciutadella and Macarella.
2 days
Charming places
Menorca in winter: a weekend
Saturday in the west and centre, Sunday in Maó and Favàritx: what’s open from November to March.
