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For your 7-day sailing trip, begin your journey at Mahón, Menorca‘s capital. The domes and yellow towers of the city go beyond off a cliff and overlook the sea. Before setting sail on your sailboat, you can walk through the city centre, or visit the museum, the bastion of Sant Roc, the Church of Santa Maria, and the majestic Fortaleza de la Mola is also a must-do.
The Mediterranean Sea remains to be calm to sail along the coast, so sailboats are a good choice in order to discover in the best conditions with all the comfort you need.
⚓ Port Mahon is a good starting point to sail aboard your sailboat. This natural harbour, was the target of many foreign invasions because of its importance as a commercial centre. You will find seafood restaurants, pizzeria, bars at a 2-minute walk from the marina.
⛵ Sail through clear waters aboard your sailing boat ⛵
DAY 1: Mediterranean Menorca: from MAHÓN to ES CASTELL (1.7 NM | 20 MIN)
On your first day, sail towards Es Castell, which is located just 5 kilometres from Mahon. It is an easternmost town in Menorca, with incredible sunsets. Said to be the first place in Spain that gets the sunlight every morning. It is a beautiful fishing village. Britain ruled there in the eighteenth century. The harbour entrance is dominated by the Castle of San Felipe, a Spanish fort built in the XVI century. The streets are very narrow with a military style structure that open slope to the bay, between the boats of colours dotting the blue sea.
☕ There are plenty of taverns, cafés and terraces that expand on the docks in the summer. On your rented sailboat you can visit the bay Cala de San Esteve that is located in about 3 km from Es Castell. Fort Marlborough built in eighteenth century is also worth to be visited.
DAY 2: Mediterranean Menorca: from ES CASTELL to ES GRAU (8.5 MN | 1H45)
🏞️ On the next day, northbound and along the coast of Menorca, you will find the beautiful Natural Park Albufera des Graw. A key point for biosphere reserve on the planet featuring a large 5000 acres of protected land which include species of waterfowl and raptors. Es Grau is the town that is nestled in the Natural Park and the Mediterranean.
A sea enclosed bay with a wide beach approximately 600 meters long and 35 meters wide. Es Grau is a charming fishing village, where you can still find docks dedicated to lobster fishing. Overlooking the bay of Es Grau is Isla Colom. The island has two magnificent beaches and cliffs proud leaning towards the sea.
DAY 3: Mediterranean Menorca: from ES GRAO to FORNELLS (13 NM | 2H35)
Continue your sailing journey, sailing to Fornells, which is the beautiful and picturesque town on the north of Menorca island. White houses are dotting the blue sea, characterizing this postcard. Thanks to the quiet atmosphere and friendly attitude of inhabitants to strangers, this village has gained fame among tourists in recent years.
🍲 Fornells has exquisite seaside restaurants specializing in the preparation of tasty fish and seafood dishes. Around Fornells, that is considered Marine Nature Reserve, there are beautiful beaches where you can moor the rental catamaran or sailboat and enjoy quiet and untouched places.
DAY 4: Mediterranean Menorca: from FORNELLS to CIUTADELLA (25 NM | 5H)
⛪ On day 4, keep sailing on the western side of the island, Ciutadella is located. This city is the second-largest city after the capital of Menorca Island, Mahon. Ciutadella possesses rich architectural heritage of manor style of the time when the city was an enclave port of many sea voyages. Among all places of interest, the Cathedral built in XIII and the Castle of San Nicolas can be named. The port has the fame of centre of typical restaurants with the highest reputation. In the bay Cala Ciudadella, which is named after the city, you can anchor your sailing boat and enjoy an idyllic corner without crowds.
Another cove where you can also anchor the boat is the Cala Galdana, where you can find only a small bar. If you decide to take a walk through the trail, you’ll reach the small cove Cala Macarelleta.
DAY 5: Mediterranean Menorca: from CIUTADELLA to CALA GALDANA (12 NM | 2H20)
On Day 5 of your Mediterranean Menorca sailing trip, you will sail from Ciutadella to Cala Galdana. The Cala Galdana, mentioned above, is a wide and open bay with family atmosphere, offering all necessary services from the youngest to the oldest. There you can find a lot of shops, kiosks, bars and restaurants, where you can find all necessary if you are short out of something during the trip.
DAY 6: Mediterranean Menorca: from CALA GALADANA to BINIBECA (16 MN | 3H15)
🌊 Last but not least… La Cala Binibeca is one of the best known places of Menorca’s bays, situated in the municipality of San Luis, south of Mahon. It is a famous tourist place due to fine white sand that contrasts with turquoise water. It has coastal maritime access and different services such as bars, restrooms, chairs and Red Cross.
Binibeca is a small fishing village, whose name in Spanish is Binebeca, with completely restored streets and whitewashed houses where silence is a sign of identity. This is one of the perfect spots before saying goodbye to our wonderful sailing trip around the beautiful Menorca.
DAY 7: Mediterranean Menorca: from BINIBECA back to MAHÓN (9 MN | 1H45)
☀️ For your last day of your wonderful sailing expedition, set sail from Binibeca heading back to Mahón. As midday approaches, indulge in a delightful onboard lunch while making your way towards Mahón. The soothing sound of the waves provide the perfect backdrop for relaxation on the unforgettable experiences of your journey. Sail along the beautiful landscapes and be captivated by the allure of its historic harbour.
Every good thing comes to an end! We were thankful to have you on board in the Balearic Islands. Don’t forget to leave the boat clean and in the same conditions that you found it.😄
We hope to see you back soon on a new adventure with Click&Boat!👋
