In Menorca we always go North when the wind comes from the South

Route 2 – Medium – From Mahón to Arenal de Son Saura

Mapa de la ruta

About sailing times, from the last stop at 20 knots (fast for a small boat)

Start of route

Mahón

The historic port of Mahón is not only the largest natural harbour in Europe and the third largest in the world, but also one of the most beautiful. It stretches more than 6 km inland from Menorca, where the island’s capital, Mahón, is enthroned on a hill. The island’s marinas are also located there. Sailing takes between 20 and 30 minutes, not least because of the internationally prescribed speed limit of 3 knots, which, however, is not strictly adhered to by anyone. Getting in and out is the highlight of the boat trip. You glide past historic sites such as Isla del Rey, which, in addition to a hospital museum, houses the spectacular art centre of the world-famous Galarie Hauser & Wirth. You can also see the Lazareto Island, a former quarantine island with double walls, and the imposing Fortaleza de la Mola, at the entrance to the harbour. The 19th-century fortifications secured the harbour but were never used.

1st stop - 17 min crossing

Isla de Colom

The island is very close to Menorca, you can almost swim across. The channel offers fantastic crystal-clear water and plenty of space to anchor. However, in July and August it gets very crowded. The island itself offers two unspoiled beaches. The left of the two, “Los Tamarindos” is one of the most beautiful beaches in Menorca and is rarely crowded. The one on the right, “Arenal d’en Moro” is also beautiful. Both can be reached by boat, but anchoring is not permitted in the immediate vicinity. Only very small boats are allowed to land on the beach. Special feature: Although we are on the north coast, we have these two south-facing beaches with sun until the afternoon.

2nd stop - 25 min crossing

Mongofre

Mongofre is one of our favourite places on the north coast. Difficult to reach from land. The walk is more than 2 hours from Favarix or Addaia. The two bays are beautiful and wild at the same time. There is a large sand dune that you can climb and sometimes you can see goats in the wild. The beach does not offer any infrastructure.

3rd stop - 22 min crossing

Arenal de Son Saura

This beach is beautiful and offers white sand beach. You can anchor along the yellow buoys and swim to the beach. It is a popular and lively beach with a restaurant on the left and another on the right. Both are good middle class.

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