Menorca's rural interior of red sandstone rock, green rolling hills and pretty pastures gradually gives way to rocky coves, idyllic sandy beaches and fishing villages that line the coastline between the grand ports of Maó and Ciutadella. The landscapes are awash with prehistoric sites, medieval palaces and historic churches, making it a fascinating island to explore by bike or on which to relax by the sea. Your two-centre holiday begins at the very heart of the island at the foot of Monte Toro, from where you discover both the rugged northern and softer southern coasts. Country lanes wind past fascinating archaeological remains, alongside ancient dry stone walls through pristine white villages to end at stunning cliffs and coves. You then cycle to the east coast where whitewashed houses and windmills give way to ancient forts and crumbling castles. You also have time to take in Ciutadella, the gracious Spanish port of the west, as well as the dramatic fortifications that once commanded the entrance of the eastern British capital of Maó.
Arrival in Es Mercadal
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Choice of routes from Es Mercadal: both 35km
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Es Mercadal to Alcaufar: 34km; longer option via Cap de Favaritx: 56km
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Choice of routes from Alcaufar Vell: 38km to 45km
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Choice of routes from Alcaufar Vell: 38km to 45km
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