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Note that the spellings of place names used in the route descriptions match the spellings that readers will encounter while in Menorca, on street signs and the like. In some places these do not correspond exactly with those that appear on the official map, and therefore on the route maps. However, the differences are small and places easy to identify.

DAY WALKS

The rugged cliff coast path runs past Cala Fustam and Cala Escorxada (Walk 9)

WALK 1

Maó and Es Castell

StartPlaça d’Espanya, MaóFinishPlaça de S’Arraval Vella, Es CastellDistance8km (5 miles)Total Ascent/Descent100m (330ft)Time2hrs 30minTerrainEasy walking along coastal roads, promenades and narrow cliff paths.RefreshmentPlenty of choice in Maó, Es Castell and Cales Fonts.Public transportRegular daily buses link Maó and Es Castell, extending to Sol de l’Est in summer.

The built-up southern shore of Port de Maó, between the city of Maó and neighbouring Es Castell, is more interesting than maps might suggest. There are fine, short cliff-top paths, lovely little coves and views of Fortalesa de la Mola, the fortified headland guarding the harbour. This coastal walk can be followed instead of the first part of the long-distance GR223, or Camí de Cavalls, which simply follows a main road directly from Maó to Es Castell.