Fornells is one of the shining pearls of Menorca. A pilgrim’s destination for gourmets of lobster and fish stew, after the summer hubbub and the coming and going along its narrow streets full of tourists admiring so much beauty, the authentic Fornells re-emerges, that of the oasis of peace and quiet, disturbed only by the days of the tramuntana wind.
There is a lot to do in Fornells. Most of the restaurants stay open and you can enjoy a lovely rice or seafood stew and fresh fish without haste. The active tourist and adventure sports companies offer interesting activities such as paddle surf, kayak or sailing to do calmly in the seductive bay, which still has good enough weather to take a dip. It is in autumn when the most experienced windsurfers and sailors enjoy ideal weather conditions.
Other recommended activities in Fornells in the autumn are excursions on foot, horse-riding or by bicycle. In fact, the Camí de Cavalls path passes very nearby on its fourth stage (Arenald’en Castell to CalaTirant). It is an easy stage to do that will lead us through Prat de Son Saura, where, if lucky, we will be able to see several species of birds. At its other end is Arenal de Son Saura, a spectacular sand dune region and a humid area with exuberant vegetation all year round. We recommend you also visit the south part of the Bay of Fornells, Cala Roja and Cala Blanca, with crystalline waters where you can discover different communities of algae.
Photo: Salinas Flor de Fornells Menorca
Finally, another attraction for which Fornells is known is its salt production. For some years now, it has recovered the Saltworks of La Concepción, built in the 19th century during English rule. It can be visited by prior arrangement as from 1 October.
