Although Menorca seems quite flat on initial viewing, it has a rugged terrain that proves challenging to all sorts of sportspeople. So, we thoroughly recommend you covering the sea routes with five land routes which you can discover walking, running or cycling.
Internal island routes
History, culture and nature with every step you take
Camí Vell de Son Bou <> Es Plans <> Camí des Polvorí
10.2 km - Easy
This route gives you a good overall view of Menorca’s internal landscape. There are also several interesting elements to look out for that are both natural and man-made, ranging from the Cala en Porter stream, the dry-stone wall constructions, the Santa Ponça quarry and an old powder keg formerly used by the army.
- Start: Migjorn Gran Street, close to the Mestre Duran school (circular route)
- Finish: Start: Migjorn Gran Street, close to the Mestre Duran school (circular route)
- Distance and duration: 10.2 km - 30 minutes by bicycle
- Difficulty: easy
Camí Vell de Son Bou
7.2 km - Easy
The Camí Vell de Son Bou route reveals the district’s dual landscape, with deep ravines dropping down to turquoise water on the coastline. You can really appreciate this contrast on leaving the path by the Cala en Porter stream and reaching the meadow at Son Bou, then getting to the beach. Once on the beach itself, it is well worth visiting the Paleo Christian basilica located to the east of Son Bou.
- Start: Migjorn Gran Street, close to the Mestre Duran school
- Finish: car park at the entrance to the Son Bou urbanization
- Distance and duration: 7.2 km - 20 minutes by bicycle, over one hour of Nordic walking
- Difficulty: easy