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Climb concrete steps beside the Bar Restaurante Sol Naciente and turn left along a road. Watch for a narrow path on the left, squeezing past broom bushes to continue along the low cliffs at Sol de l’Est. The path passes a housing development and crosses a bouldery wall into fields, but cannot be followed much further. Enjoy the views across to the Fortalesa de la Mola, then retrace your steps until a short concrete track can be followed inland.

Barrack-style buildings above Cala Corb in the village of Es Castell.

Turn left along a road, the Passeig Marítim, which bends right and climbs, becoming the Avinguda del Port. Reach a crossroads where the long distance Camí de Cavalls passes (see GR223 – Stage 1).Turn right to follow a broad pavement beside the road, straight back to Es Castell. Finish at the bus stop on Plaça de S’Arraval Vella. A bus can be caught here back to Maó.

WALK 2

Cala de Sant Esteve and s’Algar

StartPlaça de S’Arraval Vella, Es CastellFinishBar Via Maris, AlcalfarDistance8km (5 miles)Total Ascent/Descent110m (360ft)Time4hrsTerrainEasy at first, mostly along roads, then difficult, rough and rocky afterwards, with a few short, steep and rocky ascents and descents.RefreshmentBars and restaurants available in Es Castell, s’Algar and Alcalfar.Public transportRegular daily buses link Maó with Es Castell. Summer buses serve Sol de l’Est, s’Algar and Alcalfar.

This walk follows roads from Es Castell to Cala de Sant Esteve, in common with the GR223, or Camí de Cavalls. However, when the GR223 moves inland, this walk follows the rugged cliffs onwards as closely as possible. Paths can be vague in places and the ground is often rough and rocky. The rewards for the effort are views of fine cliffs and access to a splendid rocky inlet at Caló de Rafalet. A short walk at the end links s’Algar and Alcalfar.