Today’s walk along the Camí de Cavalls is one of the most abrupt ones of the Menorcan coastline. The gradient of this section is steep with ravines, above all from Cala Barril to Els Alocs, which have some very unique natural landscapes. The effort required is well rewarded by an almost unspoilt spot.
At the beginning of the route across the beach of Binimel·là, the first thing we see is how a large dune system often forms. The path rises gently towards Cala Pregonda, one of the beaches most appreciated by the people of Menorca. The contrast of colour and above all the shape of its rocks make it a very special spot. Oddly enough, even though the tourists arrive in Menorca with Macarella and Turqueta on their lists, Pregonda is what ends up really stealing their hearts. In this area of scenery we come across examples of rocks of volcanic origin, of a yellowy-white colour.
The path continues being very pleasant until Cala Barril, a pebbly cove after which the terrain becomes a vertical work which must be overcome with a combination of effort and willpower. After the motivation of the climb, we should gear ourselves up for more because that is one of several climbs that we will have to make until reaching Cala Calderer, a cove with cliffs on both sides and with another major dune system.
From Cala Calderer to Els Alocs we go along the crags of Binidelfà, a spectacle to behold, the scenery of which reminds us of the Great Wall of China. The path goes over three mounds; the middle one is the highest and stands at 125metres above sea level. The name of the last cove, Els Alocs, gets its name from a typical tree found in the wetlands, the Chaste tree, Aloc in Menorquin.
The sea along the whole route that we have outlined forms part of the Marine Reserve of North Menorca, a space created with the aim of ensuring the natural regeneration of the resources and conservation of its ecosystems.
Distance: 8.9 km
Estimated time with stop-offs at interesting spots: 5 hours
Difficulty: high
