A Love Letter to Menorca

Experience

Visit one of Menorca’s private farms to meet the artisans who make Mahón-Menorca cheese using milk from their own cows. You’ll learn about the process, explore the land and see how closely the cheese is connected to the island.

Later, watch the sun set from a clifftop on one of these private estates, ideally with a glass of local wine in hand.

Eat

El Hogar del Pollo is tucked away in the back streets of Ciutadella. The pulpo and chipirones are worth waiting for a table.

It’s cash only, and smiles from the staff are optional. Neither seems to put anyone off.

Stay

Son Vell is an eighteenth-century manor house set within 180 acres of Menorcan countryside.

Its restoration makes the most of the original buildings without making them feel overly polished. There are gardens and open countryside to explore, and a secluded beach is only a short walk away.

Explore

The Camí de Cavalls is a 186-kilometre trail that follows Menorca’s coastline. You can walk or cycle individual sections, passing turquoise water, rocky coves, lighthouses, wetlands and natural parks along the way.

Some stretches are remote, so choose your route carefully and plan where you’ll stop for food and water. Whether you cover a few kilometres or take on a longer section, it’s one of the best ways to experience the island beyond its beaches.

Swim

With more than 200 kilometres of coastline, countless calas and extraordinarily clear turquoise water, Menorca is made for swimming.

Take a boat to Els Tamarells, where the water is beautifully clear and the coastline feels wonderfully removed from the busier parts of the island. Visit at the right time and you may find a quiet corner almost entirely to yourself.

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