They say that Menorca is one of the best destinations to practice kayaking in the Mediterranean, and it is not just a question of romanticism. Firstly because the island is small, so if in case of severe wind you can easily go to the other side of the island where you can enjoy the calmer waters. Secondly, it has wonderful routes to walk along to the narrow bays, with navigable caves, rocks small lagoons and easy accessible islets and impressive cliffs. And thirdly, because of the crystalline and transparent waters, it forms the perfect circle.
Another advantage is that Menorca has many landing areas, especially on the south coast which is full of small seafaring corners and picturesque little quays, also it is easier to kayak on the south coast then the north. The advantage of kayaking on the north coast is that it is more virgin, formed by wild cliffs and unexplored caves, but in the event of a sudden change of weather there is less access to land.
You can go round the island of 216 km in 10 stages, stopping in Mahon, Es Grau, Addaya, Fornells, Binimel-la, Cala Morell, Cuidadela, Cala Galdana, Son Bou and Punta Prima, the beach by the island of Aire. For those of you in good physical shape, you can do it in 7 stages, making stops in Mahon, Favaritx, Cavalleria, Cala Morell, Son Xoriguer, Santo Tomas and Biniparratx.
Or if you simply just want to have a go, in Cala Galdana for example, you can go to the paradisiacal bays of Macarella, Turqueta or even to Son Saura and back. In these areas you can discover hidden coves and caves which are impossible to access except by kayak.
The recommended route for beginners is 11 kilometres, which is from Cala Galdana to Sou Bou, with many white sandy beaches in-between and plenty of easy access to land.
