Nautical and coastal curiosities of Menorca

Here are some nautical curiosities of Menorca that we often share on board: how many kilometres of coastline it has, how many beaches, how many lighthouses or how long Mahón harbour is. Facts to get to know the island from the sea.

In short:

• Menorca has about 216 km of coastline and more than 70 beaches.
• Mahón harbour is about 6 km long and is one of the largest natural harbours in the world.
• The island has 7 lighthouses, spread between the north, the south and the entrance to Mahón harbour.

1. How many kilometres of coastline does Menorca have?

Menorca has about 216 kilometres of coastline, with sandy beaches, hidden coves and cliffs that are very different in the north and the south. Much of that coast has no road nearby, so the best way to see it is from the sea. You can see the areas we explore on our south coast, north coast and Ciutadella beaches routes.

2. How many beaches does Menorca have?

More than 70, and it is often said to have more beaches than Mallorca and Ibiza together. The south coast has some of the most famous, such as Macarella, Mitjana, Turqueta, Son Bou and Cala en Porter. In the north, Cala Tortuga, Cala Presili, Mongofre and Es Grau stand out, along with others further west such as Pregonda and Cavalleria.

3. How many harbours does Menorca have?

There are several harbours and marinas, but these are the three main ones:

• Mahón harbour: the largest on the island and one of the largest natural harbours in the world.
• Ciutadella harbour: small, historic and very beautiful, in the west of the island.
• Fornells harbour: a fishing and leisure harbour in a bay of calm water in the north.

There are also smaller marinas, such as Cala en Bosch, near Ciutadella.

4. How long is Mahón harbour?

Mahón harbour is about 6 kilometres long. Inside the harbour the speed limit is 3 knots, so you sail slowly and see everything calmly. It is one of the nautical curiosities of Menorca that surprises guests most on board: the islands in the harbour, the fortresses and the houses on the water. This is where our north and south coast trips set off from.

5. How many lighthouses does Menorca have?

Menorca has 7 lighthouses. In the north are Favàritx, Cavalleria and Punta Nati. In the south, Isla del Aire, Artrutx and Sa Farola, in Ciutadella harbour. The seventh is Sant Carles, at the entrance to Mahón harbour. You will find the main ones in the lighthouses of Menorca.

6. What is the largest beach in Menorca? And one of the smallest?

The largest is Son Bou, on the south coast, with about 2.5 kilometres of sand. Among the smallest and most beautiful is Cala Mitjana, also in the south: a white sand cove between cliffs that gets crowded in summer, which is why it is much more enjoyable by boat.

Frequently asked questions

If you want to discover these nautical curiosities of Menorca from the sea, check the available dates for the Karnic SL601 or the Beneteau Flyer 7, or write to us on WhatsApp.