Located in the northern end of the Balearic Islands, Menorca offers a multitude of attractions. One of the most outstanding is the sea that bathes its coasts. From east to west and from north to south, on this island you can enjoy exclusive boat trips that we reveal here.
So, if you are a lover of sea breeze, paradisiacal enclaves and sea escapades… Get ready to know the 10 best excursions you can do by boat in Menorca! Unforgettable coves, movie-like snorkeling, crystal clear waters and miles of beaches are waiting for you.
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1. Boat trip in the north of Menorca: Fornells and the Marine Reserve.
Different companies in Menorca offer boat trips from the port of Fornells . It is a very good option because the north of Menorca has spectacular beaches and spots.
Most of the passes offer bathing stops and tasting of typical products.
There are two routes to visit key points to the east and west of the island. The western one extends through enclaves such as Cape Caballería and Cala Viola up to Pregonda, and the eastern one reaches Arenal del Castillo.
2. Exclusive sailing tours from Fornells.
And if relaxation is your thing, this eight-hour ride is not to be missed on your list. In it you will know the transparent waters of the north of Menorca and its hidden coves in a sailing boat of calm navigation. Cala Pregonda and Favaritx (privileged enclaves for snorkeling) are two of the destinations of this excursion that depends on the wind direction and the group’s preference.
3. Excursion to the northern coves by catamaran.
With a slightly shorter duration than the previous one, this catamaran trip through the coves in the north of the island is very well rated. From 70€ per adult and half for children, a maximum of twelve people will sail to inaccessible beaches of Menorca in a fast catamaran with snorkeling equipment included. The excursion departs from Fornell to the wonderful Cala Pudent or the famous Cala Pregonda to the west, a protected area ideal for diving.
4. Day trip along the beaches of Ciutadella
From Ciutadella there are different day trips by boat that offer more or less the same.
Departure from the port of Ciutadella, different stops at the most famous beaches in the south of Menorca: Macarella, Son Saura, Cala’n Turqueta and lunch included.
It is ideal to spend a different day although it is not a very exclusive tour because the boats are of large capacity.
5. Tourist and recreational walk through the port of Mahón.
The company De la Cruz offers aboard its catamaran a tour of the natural harbor of Mahón. The largest natural harbor in the Mediterranean.
The excursion departs from the Muelle de Levante and, thanks to the glass floor of the boat, it is possible to catch a glimpse of the marine fauna of the area. You will sail around the islets of Isla del Rey, Isla Plana, Isla Lazareto and the incredible Fortaleza de la Mola where you will learn about Menorca’s British past. An ideal excursion to have a good time.
6. Route with Amigo’s Boat Trip through the coves of the southwestern area.
Departing from Cala’n Bosch, Amigo’s Boat Trip takes you along the idyllic beaches of the southwest of Menorca on a boat with a slide. For different prices they offer different routes that may be of interest to you.
Above all to visit paradisiacal coves such as Turqueta , Mitjana and Trebalúger, Macarelleta Mitjana and Trebalúger ending in Cala Encorxada. An invitation to discover Menorcan nature, history and the seabed of the area, a Biosphere Reserve since 1993.
With these excursions you can find a wide variety of boat trips. If you still have not found the route that suits you we leave you this other article that reviews other options: boat trips in Menorca.
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