Walks in Menorca

Walks around Es Castell and Mahon.

The walk is not difficult although the pathways can be uneven and rocky in places.

I have broken this walk up into 4 sections, all of which can be done individually, there is only time and heat stopping you doing it all in one go. Note, the round trip is easily done on a bicycle.

• 1. Es Castell to the port of Mahon [Mao] along the cliffs, Blue route.
• 1a. Back to Es Castell through the country, Red route.
• 2. Es Castell Poligono to Noria Riera and back to Es Castell, Yellow route.
• 2a. Sol Del Este cliff top walk, Green route.

Route 1 Blue.
Starting at the car park on the west of Es Castell follow the well worn path along the cliff heading towards Mahon, the views over the port are great. As you approach Cala Fonduco you go over a broken wall then head for the house and down the steps in front, and out onto Cala Fonduco [0.6 Km]. Follow the key side round towards Mahon [0.75 Km]. From here you can carry on in to the Port of Mahon. [0.30 Km]

Route 1a Red.
Return by going up the slope onto the Mahon <-> Es Castell road, cross it and take the southerly road in front of you. After 150 metres turn left up the hill and follow the road back to the Es Castell poligono [1.15 Km]. Here again you have a choice, turn left and head back to Es Castell [0.75 Km].

Route 2 Yellow.
Starting at the roundabout on the main Mahon road head south past the Poligono and take the left turn after you have passed it [0.75 Km]. Follow the tarmac road past the southern end of the Poligono for approximately 350 metres, then take the track to your right. After around a further 400 metres, just past large gates take another right fork. Follow the track through the countryside to Noria Riera [0.70 Km]. Onto the tarmac road and after 400 metres you join the main Mahon road. Here you have a choice, either turn left and head back to Es Castell [0.90 Km] Or cross over the road and return through Sol Del Este.

Route 2a Green.
Follow the road into Sol Del Este for approximately 600 metres and take the path through to the cliff edge. Walk along heading north west, following the cliffs until you reach the bar above Cala Padera. Keeping right and down the steps stopping for a cooling swim, then up the other side and into Santa Anna. Take the road in front of you, follow to the end and turn right towards the car park above Cala Fonts [0.4 Km]. Down the steps and onto the wooden walkway which takes you into Cala Fonts.

What to take:

Good walking shoes, sun hat, sun cream, a large bottle of water, and a picnic.

The cliff top walk from Es Castell to Mahon.
As you approach Cala Fonduco Mahon.	Menorca's country walking tracks.
Cala Fonduco Mahon, not many people get to see this tranquil place.