10 Best Activities in Menorca

If you're planning a trip to Menorca and your only plan is to go from the hotel to the beach, let me tell you that this article is perfect for you. There are loads of interesting things to do on holiday on this wonderful island and, luckily, I've put together a handy guide with everything you need to know.

From boat trips and snorkelling and paddle surfing experiences to visits to dreamy villages: here are 10 great things to do on your holiday in Menorca so that you'll never forget this trip.

Taking a boat trip along the south coast of Menorca will allow you to have a wonderful time visiting some of the island's most beautiful coves, such as:

• Cala Turqueta
• Cala Macarella
• Cala Mitjana
• Cala Trebaluger

You'll drop anchor at one of the beaches visited during the trip and you can choose how to spend your time: swimming, sunbathing, snorkelling to discover the marine life in motion or simply staying on the boat watching the seabed through the glass floor while you have a drink. In this article on the best boat trips in Menorca, I'll tell you about the best options.

Sailing on a catamaran is undoubtedly one of the most exclusive and relaxing experiences you can book if you are thinking of taking a boat trip around the island.

Menorca offers spectacular views from the sea: coves with crystal-clear water, rock bridges jutting out into the sea and cliffs where the waves break. On this sunset boat trip along the south-west coast of Menorca, you can admire the island's beauty in its purest form and end the day in the best possible way: watching the sun set over the waves.

During the trip, you will pass by:

• Pont D'en Gil
• a natural rock bridge,
• Cap d'Artrutx Lighthouse, where you can take some beautiful photos bathed in the orange light of the sunset.

Read more information to enjoy these catamaran trips in Menorca.

This is a half-day kayaking excursion around the coves of Menorca, where you will also discover sea caves and see what lies hidden among the cliffs that are impossible to reach any other way.

This is an experience that will bring you into contact with nature, with a little adrenaline but also relaxation as you listen to the sound of the waves and smell the sea breeze while kayaking. At the end of the route, you will stop at a beach to rest with a drink and snack included in the price.

Sounds good, right? If you are already convinced that a kayak tour of the waters of Menorca will be one of the best moments of your holiday, you can find more information here: kayak tours in Menorca.

The waters of Menorca are a magical blue, and its marine flora and fauna are spectacular, so I recommend you embark on this little adventure by diving in the waters around the island.

You will be able to see marine animals and plants that until now you have only been able to see in documentaries. A real wonder that you should not miss.

If kayaking to a secret cove, riding a paddle surfboard and discovering life on the sea surface while snorkelling sounds good to you, renting a paddle surfboard will make your trip to Menorca unforgettable.

Perfect for nature lovers and if you particularly enjoy experiences that respect the environment and allow you to do some physical activity during your holiday, you will also enjoy a little rest on the beach with a soft drink or water.

By the way, due to its short duration, this experience is perfect if you are only going to be in Menorca for a short time or if you are going with a family with teenagers.

The historical tour of Binissuès begins with a visit to the Binissuès Ethnological Museum, where you can see archaeological remains and objects such as utensils and tools, as well as elements of rural Menorcan life that have been preserved over the centuries. You will also see a typical peasant house and a 19th-century manor house, so you can see for yourself what life was like in Menorca more than two hundred years ago.

You will also visit the Menorca Natural Science Museum, where you will find species from both the local area and the rest of the world, including specimens of:

• butterflies
• spiders
• reptiles
• surprisingly large and rare insects

And finally, as the most interesting part of this experience, you will visit a farm where you will learn how to make typical Menorcan products, such as Mahón cheese, as well as baking bread, milking cows and growing wheat. A very enjoyable and interesting activity to do with the family.

Head to Cala Tosqueta and the cliffs of La Mola on this adrenaline-filled, high-speed jet ski experience. Passing by Punta Pentinat, a rocky outcrop northwest of Fornells from which you can observe the sea, you will stop at Macar de Sa Llosa, a wonderful natural setting by the sea where you can rest and have a drink.

On your return to Fornells, you will pass by sea caves and inaccessible coves, which you can marvel at for a few seconds if the speed of the jet ski allows it.

This experience combines a Jeep tour of Menorca with a visit to a private ranch in the north of the island, at Cabo de Caballería, where you can see animals and enjoy a snack and drinks. At the cape, you can see the Caballería Lighthouse surrounded by nature, from where you will have incredible views of the sea stretching to the horizon.

For me, the most interesting thing about doing one of these Jeep excursions in Menorca is discovering some of the wonderful environments that you can find in the interior of the island, and I think it is an essential activity to combine with a boat trip to discover the true beauty of the jewel of the Balearic Islands.

One of the most fashionable places in Menorca is Cova d'en Xoroi. It is a series of caves on a beautiful cliff by the sea, where you will find several terraces and viewpoints where you can enjoy breathtaking views during the day, at sunset or at night.

During the summer, Cova d'en Xoroi is a lively place with parties, live music and an open-air bar. A great plan is to spend the afternoon at Cala en Porter, near the caves, and then finish the day at the caves.

To go to Cova d'en Xoroi, I recommend booking a table on the terrace on their official website to ensure you get the perfect spot to watch the last rays of daylight over the sea.

If there is one village that shines with its own light in Menorca, it is Binibèquer: located in the south of this Balearic gem, its white-walled housesare a canvas on which the sun paints a varied palette of colours throughout the day.

It is truly a very special place to lose yourself and etch images that look like they came straight out of a postcard into your mind. This beautiful village is the quintessential Mediterranean coastal village, where you can breathe in the tranquillity that smells of sea breeze and the views of the coast have a captivating charm.

If you are staying in Mahón, or visiting it, I recommend setting aside some time to visit Binibèquer, as it is only 10 kilometres away from the Menorcan capital. You can also plan a full-day excursion to the village, as the paths leading out of it take you to some beautiful coves and beaches such as Biniparratx, Binisafuller and Binidalí.

If you have free days on the island and want to try other activities, I recommend:

• Horse riding in Menorca - from RM418

This option is a different way to explore the island along peaceful natural paths. A private excursion, ideal for families or friends, lasting around 1½ hours.
Accompanied by a professional guide, you will explore the Camí de Cavalls, an inland route to Cala Mitjana, and in summer you will reach a beautiful viewpoint.

• Stargazing tour in Menorca - from RM150

In this impressive experience, you can enjoy two hours of stargazing and constellation viewing at Algaiarens Beach in La Vall.
Groups are limited to around 15 people, allowing you to take your time and relax while appreciating the spectacle offered by the Menorca sky, far from light pollution. You can use binoculars and telescopes to observe celestial bodies and other astronomical phenomena.