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Es Grau beach with boats on the waterFornells bayCaves of Cales Coves above the waterCala Pregonda
  • Beaches and coves
  • 3 days

Menorca by kayak and snorkel

Three days seeing Menorca from the water, one coast a day: the east, paddling from Es Grau to Illa d'en Colom; the north, with the calm bay of Fornells and snorkelling at Cala Pregonda; and the south, with the kayak route through the cliff caves to the necropolis of Cales Coves. No experience needed: all beginner routes, with rental or a guide.

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Overview

Length
3 days
Spend in Menorca
€€€ · €80–155 per person per dayTickets, activities and meals at the places we suggest, without accommodation or transport. It is separate from the price of the itinerary.
Getting around
By car
Effort
ActiveTwo to three hours of paddling a day, on calm water and with no experience needed
Pace
Balanced
Best time
June to October, with the sea above 22 °C. Rentals open from April to the end of October; with a north wind (tramontana) swap the northern day for the southern one, which is sheltered.

What you’ll get

  • Online itinerary

    Every day on your phone, stop by stop: times, how to get there and where to eat. Tick off what you’ve seen.

  • Interactive map

    Every place numbered in the order you visit it, with its card and how to get there.

  • Downloadable PDF

    The whole trip to carry offline: each day’s plan, place cards, transport and a rainy-day plan.

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    A 3-day itinerary around Menorca

    Menorca by kayak and snorkel

    Paddle to Illa d'en Colom, around Fornells bay and into the caves of Cales Coves, snorkelling in the clearest coves.

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  • Your trip at a glance

    Paddle to Illa d'en Colom, around Fornells bay and into the caves of Cales Coves, snorkelling in the clearest coves.

    The days

    1. Day1The east: Es Grau and Illa d'en ColomEs Grau · S’Albufera des Grau Nature Park · Cales Fonts (Es Castell)
    2. Day2
    3. Day3

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  • Your trip on the map

    Each number is a place, in the order you visit it: you’ll find the same number on the day’s page and on its card.

    CiutadellaFerreriesEs MercadalAlaiorMaó1. Es Grau12. S’Albufera des Grau Nature Park23. Cales Fonts (Es Castell)3
    1. 1Es Grau
    2. 2S’Albufera des Grau Nature Park
    3. 3Cales Fonts (Es Castell)
    4. Day 2
    5. Day 2
    6. Day 2
    7. Day 3
    8. Day 3
    9. Day 3

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  • Day 1

    The east: Es Grau and Illa d'en Colom

    East: s'Albufera des Grau Nature Park · About 35 km and 50 min by car

    Paddle to Illa d'en Colom, swim and snorkel, lunch in Es Grau and a walk by the lagoon.

    09:00–15:30Morning · Midday

    1Es Grau

    Kayak from Es Grau beach to Illa d'en Colom (about 30 minutes' paddling), with a swim and snorkel in its sandy coves. Back along the coast of the nature park.

    Lunch by the sea in the fishing village, still damp and without getting in the car.

    16:00–18:00Afternoon

    2S’Albufera des Grau Nature Park

    An easy walk along the Sa Gola trail, through pine wood and dunes and along the channel joining the lagoon to the sea. Herons and, sometimes, ospreys.

    19:30–22:30Evening

    3Cales Fonts (Es Castell)

    Dinner by the water in the little harbour of Es Castell.

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  • Beaches and coves · Maó

    1Es Grau

    A small fishing village with a very calm, shallow beach, the gateway to the s’Albufera des Grau Nature Park.

    Location
    9 km from Maó
    Best time
    Morning and midday
    Admission
    Time needed

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  • And in the full itinerary

    • 2 more days with their full plan
    • 9 place cards, with opening times and parking
    • How to reach every stop by car, bus or on foot
    • Where to eat and a plan for every rainy day
    • Useful phone numbers and the trip’s common questions

    Opening hours and access change every season: confirm them the day before.

Real pages of this itinerary. What you see in grey arrives in full when you buy.

Itinerary

A preview with 33% of the stops. How to get there, where to eat, the tips and the rest of the trip come when you buy.

Day 1The east: Es Grau and Illa d'en Colom

  1. Morning · Midday

    09:00–15:30

    Maó

  2. Afternoon

    16:00–18:00

    Maó

  3. Evening

    19:30–22:30

    Es Castell

2 more days included when you buy

With the plan for every stop, how to get there, where to eat, the rainy-day plan and a card for each place.

  • Day 2North: Es Mercadal4 stops
  • Day 3South: Alaior and Sant Climent3 stops

The places on the map

In green, the places of the preview. The grey ones, with a padlock, unlock when you buy: for now we only show you the area.

CiutadellaFerreriesEs MercadalAlaiorMaó1. Es Grau12. S’Albufera des Grau Nature Park23. Cales Fonts (Es Castell)3

Places you’ll visit

The places of the preview open their card; the rest unlock when you buy.

  • Beaches and coves

    A small fishing village with a very calm, shallow beach, the gateway to the s’Albufera des Grau Nature Park.

  • Nature and hiking

    The heart of the Menorca Biosphere Reserve: a lagoon, dunes, woodland and coast with waymarked trails and birdwatching hides.

  • Charming places

    The little harbour of Es Castell, at the mouth of Maó harbour: old fishermen’s caves turned into restaurants with tables by the water.

  • Charming places

    Place included when you buy

    Day 2 · North: Es Mercadal

  • Beaches and coves

    Place included when you buy

    Day 2 · North: Es Mercadal

  • Charming places

    Place included when you buy

    Day 2 · North: Es Mercadal

  • History and culture

    Place included when you buy

    Day 3 · South: Alaior and Sant Climent

  • Beaches and coves

    Place included when you buy

    Day 3 · South: Alaior and Sant Climent

  • Nightlife and leisure

    Place included when you buy

    Day 3 · South: Alaior and Sant Climent

What’s included

  • A plan for every day with approximate times, from morning to night
  • Online itinerary to mark each place as visited during your trip
  • Interactive map with every place numbered in the order of the route
  • Downloadable PDF with every detail, to use offline too
  • How to get from one stop to the next: time, distance, parking and bus
  • Several places to eat in each area, in case one is full
  • An indoor alternative for rainy days
  • Summer and winter opening hours and access restrictions
  • A card for each place with the day and time of your visit, car parks and bus lines
  • Kayak rental and guided-route companies in each area, with season and how to book

How it works

  1. Choose the itinerary and pay by card, Apple Pay or Google Pay. No account needed.
  2. Once the payment is confirmed you see it on screen and get it by email: the link to your online itinerary, with the map, and the PDF.
  3. During the trip, open it on your phone and mark each place as visited. The PDF works offline.
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Related guides

White houses and boats of Es Grau by the water

Beaches and coves · Maó

Es Grau

A small fishing village with a very calm, shallow beach, the gateway to the s’Albufera des Grau Nature Park.

What it’s like

The beach sits in a sheltered bay, with sand and water that stays shallow for many metres: one of the best for small children.

The village has restaurants with terraces over the water, and paths lead from here to the lagoon and the Camí de Cavalls.

Practical information

Municipality
Maó
Location
9 km from Maó
Best time
Morning and midday
Time needed
2–4 hours.
Admission
Free.
Facilities
Bars and restaurants in the village; lifeguard and kayak hire in season.
Accessibility
An accessible beach with shallow water: very easy with small children.
What to bring
If you paddle out to Illa d'en Colom: swimwear, water and sun cream.
By car
From Maó, 15 min (9 km). Free parking at the entrance to the village.
Parking
Free car park at the entrance to the village
By bus
Line L23 Maó–Es Grau, all year round, more often in summer. Bus timetables: Beach buses

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The s’Albufera des Grau lagoon surrounded by vegetation

Nature and hiking · Maó

S’Albufera des Grau Nature Park

The heart of the Menorca Biosphere Reserve: a lagoon, dunes, woodland and coast with waymarked trails and birdwatching hides.

What to do

Three short, waymarked trails leave from the visitor centre and take in the lagoon, the woodland and the hides. They’re flat and suitable for families.

The centre has an exhibition on the park’s landscapes: a good option if it rains.

Practical information

Municipality
Maó
Location
Rodríguez Femenias visitor centre, Maó–Es Grau road, km 3.5
Best time
Morning
Time needed
1–3 hours, depending on the trail.
Admission
Free.
Opening hours
Visitor centre: from April to October, Tuesday to Thursday 9:00 to 19:00 and Friday to Monday 9:00 to 15:00; shorter hours in winter. The trails are open to all.
Facilities
The Rodríguez Femenías reception centre has information on the park. No bar: the nearest is in Es Grau.
Accessibility
The Sa Gola trail (2.2 km) is largely adapted. A Joëlette chair can be booked three weeks ahead.
What to bring
Binoculars, water and, in summer, mosquito repellent.
By car
From Maó, 8 min along the Es Grau road to km 3.5. Free parking next to the visitor centre.
Parking
Free car park next to the visitor centre
By bus
Line L23 Maó–Es Grau runs along the park road: footpaths lead from Es Grau to the lagoon. Bus timetables: Beach buses

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Boats moored in front of the colourful houses of Cales Fonts

Charming places · Es Castell

Cales Fonts (Es Castell)

The little harbour of Es Castell, at the mouth of Maó harbour: old fishermen’s caves turned into restaurants with tables by the water.

The easternmost harbour

Es Castell grew as the suburb of Sant Felip castle during British rule: hence its parade ground and Georgian-style houses.

Cales Fonts is the cove where boats took shelter; today it’s one of the liveliest places for an evening stroll.

Practical information

Municipality
Es Castell
Location
Es Castell, 3 km from Maó
Best time
Sunset and dinner
Time needed
1–2 hours (a stroll and dinner).
Admission
Free.
Facilities
Restaurants and bars by the water; shops, cash machines and a chemist in Es Castell.
Accessibility
You walk down to the harbour by sloping streets or steps; the quay itself is flat.
What to bring
A dinner booking in July and August.
By car
From Maó, 8 min (3 km). In summer, park in the upper part of Es Castell and walk down.
Parking
Street parking in Es Castell; in summer, better park at the top and walk down
By bus
Line Maó–Es Castell, with frequent departures from Maó town centre. Bus timetables: Island bus lines

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