16 Activities
A Day of History and Paradise Beaches in Menorca
Starts from
Ciutadella de Menorca
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Activities
16
Duration
13 hours
Length
60 mi
Guide details
Starts from
Ciutadella de Menorca
Transportation
By Car
Guidance
Self-Guided
Duration
13 hours
Length
60 mi
Aldana Chiodi
Travel Expert
- Discover part of the island's history at the Fortress of La Mola.
- Relax on Son Bou's long beach.
- Surprise yourself with the paradisiacal beaches of Cala de Galdana and Cala Macarella.
- Discover the white houses of Binibeca.
The island of Menorca is one of the Balearic Islands that has great beauty and an interesting history to discover. This one-day route proposes a visit to the island's capital, Maó and the Fortress of La Mola. There, you can learn about its past in the hands of the Carthaginians, Romans, Muslims, French, British and Spanish.
Then, the proposal is to visit and relax on the beach of Son Bou, one of the longest on the island, and in the coves of Galdana and Macarella. You can also try your hand at some water sports.
This route can be done all year round, but it is advisable to avoid the colder months. Don't forget to bring your beach gear!
Then, the proposal is to visit and relax on the beach of Son Bou, one of the longest on the island, and in the coves of Galdana and Macarella. You can also try your hand at some water sports.
This route can be done all year round, but it is advisable to avoid the colder months. Don't forget to bring your beach gear!
The island of Menorca is one of the Balearic Islands that has great beauty and an interesting history to discover. This one-day route proposes a visit to the island's capital, Maó and the Fortress of La Mola. There, you can learn about its past in the hands of the Carthaginians, Romans, Muslims, French, British and Spanish.
Then, the proposal is to visit and relax on the beach of Son Bou, one of the longest on the island, and in the coves of Galdana and Macarella. You can also try your hand at some water sports.
This route can be done all year round, but it is advisable to avoid the colder months. Don't forget to bring your beach gear!
Then, the proposal is to visit and relax on the beach of Son Bou, one of the longest on the island, and in the coves of Galdana and Macarella. You can also try your hand at some water sports.
This route can be done all year round, but it is advisable to avoid the colder months. Don't forget to bring your beach gear!
Aldana Chiodi
Travel Expert
- Discover part of the island's history at the Fortress of La Mola.
- Relax on Son Bou's long beach.
- Surprise yourself with the paradisiacal beaches of Cala de Galdana and Cala Macarella.
- Discover the white houses of Binibeca.
Day Itinerary
16 Activities
Day 1
60 mi7 mi
Fortaleza, White Village and Beaches
On this road trip through a part of Menorca, you will drive to the capital of the island to visit its harbour and markets in the morning. Afterwards, you can visit the fortress of La Mola which you can drive around in an all-terrain electric vehicle.
After lunch, the proposal is to visit some postcard-perfect coves and beaches, such as Cala Galdana, Cala Macarella, Macarelleta and Son Bou beach. In some of them you can rent a kayak or go snorkelling. Before reaching the beach, you'll take a walk through Binibeca, a small "white village" of Menorca that you will fall in love with. Are you ready?
After lunch, the proposal is to visit some postcard-perfect coves and beaches, such as Cala Galdana, Cala Macarella, Macarelleta and Son Bou beach. In some of them you can rent a kayak or go snorkelling. Before reaching the beach, you'll take a walk through Binibeca, a small "white village" of Menorca that you will fall in love with. Are you ready?
09:005 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
Leave your car in this car park in Mahón (Maó, in Catalan) and get to explore the capital of Menorca on foot.
0.5 mi
10 min
09:1515 min
Church and Cloister of Sant Francesc
Church
Open Details
The proposal is to take a walk through part of the centre and along the waterfront. To do so, you can start by seeing the Church of San Francisco. It was built in 1459 by the Franciscan order, and the monks stayed at the convent until 1835 when they were forced to leave due to ecclesiastical confiscations ordered by Mendizábal. Since then, the ownership of the building was transferred to the City Council, and now the Museum of Menorca is located there.
If you are interested in visiting it, bear in mind that it opens at 10:00 a.m.
If you are interested in visiting it, bear in mind that it opens at 10:00 a.m.
0.3 mi
10 min
09:455 min
Port of Maó
Harbor / Marina
Open Details
Then, take a stroll to the port of Maó, which is considered one of the largest natural harbours in the Mediterranean Sea. You can walk along the coastal promenade to the Fonduco point or to the area where the Ohlala café is located.
0.9 mi
20 min
10:1530 min
OhLaLa
Restaurant
Open Details
When you reach this area and after taking a few photographs, you can make your way to the centre to visit the Fish Market and the Mercado del Carmen.
If you travel on Friday, Saturday or Sunday you can grab a quick snack at the food market that operates on those days.
If you are travelling on other days, you can have a quick mid-morning snack in the Mercado del Carmen. You can also spend more time in the Ohlalá café and just take a quick stroll through the Fish Market and the Mercado del Carmen.
If you travel on Friday, Saturday or Sunday you can grab a quick snack at the food market that operates on those days.
If you are travelling on other days, you can have a quick mid-morning snack in the Mercado del Carmen. You can also spend more time in the Ohlalá café and just take a quick stroll through the Fish Market and the Mercado del Carmen.
0.8 mi
20 min
11:1515 min
Mercat del Peix
Market
Open Details
Then you can visit the two most famous markets in the capital: the Mercado del Pescado and the Mercado del Carmen (they are very close to each other).
The Mercado del Pescado is where fresh fish is sold, but there is also a gastronomic market where you can get something to eat.
The Mercado del Pescado is where fresh fish is sold, but there is also a gastronomic market where you can get something to eat.
0.1 mi
5 min
11:4515 min
Mercat des Claustre
Market
Open Details
The Mercado del Carmen is housed in an old 18th century convent and there you will find fruit and vegetable stands, craft stalls and other stalls selling traditional products such as Mahón cheese.
The Mercado del Carmen also has restaurants if you prefer to eat a snack there.
The Mercado del Carmen also has restaurants if you prefer to eat a snack there.
0.7 mi
15 min
12:155 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
Return to pick up the car to visit the next site: the Mola Fortress.
6 mi
15 min
12:4545 min
La Mola Fortress
Historic Site
Open Details
The next stop is the Mola Fortress (also called the Fortress of Isabel II), a large historical-military complex, where you will learn much of the island's history.
The complex can be visited on your own and there are information panels. You can also hire an audio guide and there is the possibility of taking a buggy tour (all-terrain electric vehicles), a comfortable way of touring the extensive historical-military complex of La Mola.
The complex can be visited on your own and there are information panels. You can also hire an audio guide and there is the possibility of taking a buggy tour (all-terrain electric vehicles), a comfortable way of touring the extensive historical-military complex of La Mola.
8.9 mi
25 min
14:001 hr
Ana Luisa
Restaurant
Open Details
It's time for lunch! You can drive to El Castells, a village of British origin, which was first called Georgetown and then Villacarlos (after Charles III, whose troops recovered the island for Spain in 1782).
You can stroll around the centre or go straight to lunch somewhere along the coast, for instance to the restaurant Ana Luisa.
You can stroll around the centre or go straight to lunch somewhere along the coast, for instance to the restaurant Ana Luisa.
7.8 mi
25 min
15:3030 min
Binibeca
City Centre
Open Details
The next stop is the white village of Binibeca, which is known as Binibeca Vell (Old Binibeca). This place is actually a housing estate, but it looks like the old part of a village. The houses are all white (even the roofs) and have wooden balconies.
You can go to Cala Toret, at the entrance of the urbanization, and leave your car in that area where there is a parking space.
The suggestion is that you take a stroll through the streets of this urbanization, visit its church, its square and its jetty. You can also look out over the cove or walk a few more minutes to the Binibeca beach.
You can go to Cala Toret, at the entrance of the urbanization, and leave your car in that area where there is a parking space.
The suggestion is that you take a stroll through the streets of this urbanization, visit its church, its square and its jetty. You can also look out over the cove or walk a few more minutes to the Binibeca beach.
18.6 mi
40 min
16:455 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
The proposal is to spend the afternoon exploring some of the beautiful beaches. One of them is Son Bou. You can leave your car in this car park and take a stroll.
0.2 mi
5 min
17:0030 min
Son Bou Beach
Beach
Open Details
Son Bou is the longest beach on the island, ideal if you are travelling with children and want lots of sand for them to run and play on.
You can take a dip, read on the sand, play or relax. The beach has all the necessary services.
You can take a dip, read on the sand, play or relax. The beach has all the necessary services.
19 mi
40 min
18:155 min
Car Park
Parking
Open Details
The next proposal is to visit Cala Galdana, another of the ideal beaches for families because it has all the services. Leave your car in this car park and head straight to the beach to enjoy its clear waters.
0.3 mi
10 min
18:3030 min
Cala Galdana
Beach
Open Details
If you arrive a little earlier (because you spent less time elsewhere) or if there are still a few hours left before it gets dark, you can do the 40-minute walk that connects the cove of Galdana with the cove of Macarella. This path is part of the horse trail, which links many coves and beaches all around the island. Please keep in mind the time to get there and back.
If you prefer not to hike, you can take advantage of the time to go kayaking, sailing or snorkelling. There are several places offering these services. Or you can simply enjoy the sand and the sea.
If you prefer not to hike, you can take advantage of the time to go kayaking, sailing or snorkelling. There are several places offering these services. Or you can simply enjoy the sand and the sea.
1.6 mi
40 min
19:4515 min
Cala Macarella
Beach
Open Details
If you decide to do this part of the route, you will reach Cala Macarella, a small cove of white sand and turquoise waters, where you will want to take a swim and take plenty of photographs.
If you have time and desire, in 10 more minutes you will reach the Macarelleta cove, a more intimate beach.
If you have time and desire, in 10 more minutes you will reach the Macarelleta cove, a more intimate beach.
1.8 mi
40 min
20:451 hr 30 min
Chiringuito Toni
Restaurant
Open Details
It's time for dinner! You can choose a beach bar to eat at before heading back. One of them, in Cala Galdana, is the beach bar Chiringuito Toni.
After a day of history and beaches, it's time to head back home.
After a day of history and beaches, it's time to head back home.