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t Western Coast of Menorca

The region between Ciutadella and Cap d’Artutx is
excellent for exploring. Whether walking, cycling or
driving, you can enjoy the best of the island, including
a nature reserve near Son Xoriguer, the Son Olivaret
megalithic remains and the churches and museums of
Ciutadella, the former capital of Menorca. Parts of this
unspoiled region can even be explored on horseback.
Cala Morell 5 Sa Caleta
Near the beach, at the
entrance of Cala Santadria
Cala
En Blanes Maó bay, is a former defence
tower, Es Castellar.

4 Cala Blanca
This small beach is tucked away
between bungalows, villas and Torre-Saura
a cluster of narrow streets.
Visited mainly by locals,
it is uncrowded and Santandria
has safe swimming.
6 Son Oleo
3 Son Olivaret On the outskirts of
The two sets of megalithic Ciutadella is a small
structures – Son Olivaret Nou beach, lying at the end
and Son Olivaret Vell – include of a long narrow bay. It
both talayots and taulas. is fairly quiet and used
mainly by the locals.
7 Ciutadella
Take at least one day
to explore the former
capital of Menorca. From
here you can make trips
north to Cala en Blanes
or to Cala Morell.

2 Cala en Bosch J
This harbour, situated in a
sheltered bay, has a landing
stage for pleasure boats.
Next to the harbour there
is a shopping centre.

Tips for Drivers
Length: 16 km (10 miles). 0 km 1 1 Son Xoriguer
Stopping-off points: Stop off 0 miles 1 Son Xoriguer is also the
for refreshments at one of the starting point for trips
restaurants in Cala en Bosch on horseback to the
or Ciutadella. A good place Key neighbouring reserve.
for swimming is Cala Blanca, The route leads past
halfway along the route. Suggested route two beaches and then
Other road along the seashore.

For keys to symbols see back flap

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