Camí de Cavalls

The Camí de Cavalls is a historic coastal path that circles the entire island of Menorca — 185 kilometres of trail running along cliffs, beaches, and headlands that gives access to the entire coastline and most of the island's best scenery. Properly walked, it takes about nine days; most visitors do it in sections, choosing the stretches with the most dramatic scenery or the best beaches.

The path is well marked throughout and can be walked or cycled. The north coast stretches are wilder and more exposed — higher cliffs, rougher terrain, fewer beaches — while the south coast has the famous turquoise coves and is more popular. The section between Cala Macarella and Cala Turqueta on the southwest coast is one of the finest coastal walks in the Balearics. Rental bicycles and hiking gear are available in both Maó and Ciutadella, and several companies offer stage-by-stage luggage transfer for walkers doing multi-day sections.

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The Camí de Cavalls dates from the 14th century, when it was established as a military patrol route to allow rapid movement of troops around the island's entire coastline in response to pirate raids. Riders could complete the full circuit in about three days. For centuries the path fell into neglect and was partly lost; a major restoration project between 2003 and 2010 reopened the full 185 kilometres and it became one of the most celebrated walking routes in Spain.