A week is an ideal amount of time to sail around Menorca. The island is only about 105 nautical miles (195 km) around its coastline, allowing for short passages of 10–25 nautical miles most days. The south coast offers turquoise calas (coves) and limestone cliffs, while the north is wilder, with red-rock landscapes and excellent sailing when conditions permit. Weather and wind should always dictate your route—the Tramuntana (northerly wind) can make the north coast uncomfortable, while southerlies can make the southern anchorages exposed.
Day 1 – Mahón to Illa del Rei and Cala Mesquida (8–10 NM)
Morning
Pick up the yacht in Mahón, one of the world's largest natural harbours.
Provision the boat and enjoy a relaxed departure.
Afternoon
Visit Illa del Rei by tender if open.
Sail out to Cala Mesquida for your first swim and overnight anchorage.
Ashore
Explore Mahón's Georgian streets.
Sample local Mahón cheese and gin.
Walk the waterfront before departure.
Day 2 – Cala Mesquida to Fornells (18 NM)
A beautiful sail along the dramatic northeast coast.
Highlights
Swim stops at Cala Presili and Cala Tortuga.
Anchor or berth in Fornells.
Ashore
Wander the fishing village.
Hire kayaks or paddleboards.
Try Menorca's famous lobster stew (Caldereta de Langosta).
Optional evening
Sunset walk around the bay.
Day 3 – Fornells to Cala Pregonda then Ciutadella (22 NM)
This is one of the island's finest sailing days.
Morning
Stop at Cala Pregonda for swimming and snorkelling.
Afternoon
Continue west to Ciutadella.
Ashore
Explore the medieval old town.
Visit the cathedral and narrow lanes.
Dinner beside the picturesque harbour.
Day 4 – Ciutadella to Cala Turqueta and Cala Macarella (12 NM)
A relaxed day exploring the celebrated south-coast coves.
Swimming
Cala Turqueta
Cala Macarella
Cala Macarelleta
Ashore
Short walks along the Camí de Cavalls coastal trail.
Excellent snorkelling.
Paddleboarding if conditions are calm.
Spend the night at anchor if weather allows.
Day 5 – Cala Galdana to Cala Mitjana and Binibèquer (24 NM)
Cruise east along the southern coast.
Stops
Cala Mitjana
Cala Trebalúger (more secluded)
Binibèquer
Ashore
Explore the whitewashed fishing village.
Browse artisan shops.
Enjoy fresh seafood overlooking the harbour.
Day 6 – Binibèquer to Es Grau and S'Albufera des Grau (10 NM)
One of Menorca's quietest corners.
Ashore
Walk through the UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Birdwatch in S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park.
Rent a kayak through the wetlands.
This is a wonderful contrast to the busy southern beaches.
Day 7 – Es Grau back to Mahón (8 NM)
An easy final sail.
If time allows:
Stop at Cala Rafalet.
Enjoy one final swim before returning the yacht.
Finish with lunch overlooking Mahón harbour before disembarking.
Best onshore experiences
Walk sections of the historic Camí de Cavalls coastal trail.
Explore the old towns of Mahón and Ciutadella.
Visit the prehistoric Naveta des Tudons and the ancient Talayotic sites if you have transport from Ciutadella.
Sample local Mahón cheese, sobrassada sausage and Xoriguer gin.
Paddleboard or kayak in the calm southern calas.
Visit S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park for walking and wildlife.
This itinerary balances daily sailing (typically 2–5 hours), spectacular anchorages, and enough time ashore to experience Menorca's history, cuisine, walking trails and natural beauty without feeling rushed. It also leaves enough flexibility to reverse the route if wind conditions favour sailing the opposite direction, which is common practice among local skippers.
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