Ciutadella
round-trip.
Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Ciutadella through Cala en Bosch, Son Saura, Cala Galdana, Son Bou, Cala en Porter, Mahón and Port d'Addaia — Menorca circumnavigation.
Day-by-day route
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Ciutadella → Cala en Bosch
6 nm shake-down S from Ciutadella to Cala en Bosch pine-fringed sand cove. Menorca = UNESCO Biosphere Reserve 1993. 18th-c Torre d'en Quart watchtower. Cala en Bosch marina stern-to, €70-110/night peak, sheltered from N. Plan to anchor swim at Cala en Bosch sand cove and walk to the watchtower at sunset.
Distance
6 NM
Sailing
~1.2h at 5 kn
Route at a glance
Route summary
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Day-by-day journey
Named anchorages, restaurants, and route notes for every leg of the week — written by sailors who've actually run this passage.
Ciutadella → Cala en Bosch
6 nm shake-down south from Ciutadella harbour to Cala en Bosch — pine-fringed sand cove. Menorca is UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1993, planning controls keep large resort development off the coast. 18th-c Torre d'en Quart British colonial watchtower above the cove.
Things to do
Anchor swim at Cala en Bosch sand cove
Walk to the 18th-c Torre d'en Quart watchtower
Caldereta de langosta lobster stew at S'Amarador
Tasting Vi de la Terra Menorca local wine
Mooring tip
Cala en Bosch marina stern-to, €70-110/night peak, sheltered from N. Anchor in the cove on sand at 4-6 m as alternative.
Cala en Bosch → Son Saura
4 nm short east to Son Saura — twin sand beaches (Es Talaier + Cala en Turqueta), boat-only access from sea side, Camí de Cavalls horse-trail access from land. Anchor in the bay on sand 4-6 m, posidonia-zone restrictions apply (designated buoys only July-August).
Things to do
Anchor swim at Es Talaier + Cala en Turqueta
Hike Camí de Cavalls horse-trail section
Visit Bronze Age Talaiot de Son Catlar
Formatjades sweet cheese pastries on a carob bench
Mooring tip
Posidonia-zone buoys at Son Saura, €40-60/night peak, pre-book online via Govern Balear. Anchoring on sand outside zones permitted Sep-Jun.
Son Saura → Cala Galdana
6 nm east to Cala Galdana — horseshoe bay with limestone cliffs, the most-photographed cove on Menorca. Cala Macarella (boat-only) 1 nm east is the headline swim anchorage. Camí de Cavalls trail climbs the cliff for the panorama. Cala Galdana marina stern-to, €100-160/night peak, sheltered from N. Cala Macarella day-anchor on sand at 4-6 m, no overnight (posidonia zone). Plan to anchor swim at Cala Macarella (boat-only), hike Camí de Cavalls cliff path, arròs de peix at Es Bruc cliff-top.
Things to do
Anchor swim at Cala Macarella (boat-only)
Hike Camí de Cavalls cliff path
Arròs de peix at Es Bruc cliff-top
Day-trip horseback ride along cliff trail
Mooring tip
Cala Galdana marina stern-to, €100-160/night peak, sheltered from N. Cala Macarella day-anchor on sand at 4-6 m, no overnight (posidonia zone).
Cala Galdana → Son Bou
5 nm short east to Son Bou — Menorca's longest sand beach (2 km, dunes inland). 5th-c Basilica de Son Bou ruins half-buried in wildflowers near the western end. Albufera des Grau wetlands 4 nm north for flamingo spotting. Anchor off Son Bou on sand at 5-7 m, sheltered from N. No marina at the beach. Cala Galdana 5 nm west is the alternative for paid mooring. Plan to anchor swim at Son Bou 2-km sand beach, walk to the 5th-c Basilica de Son Bou ruins, day-trip to Albufera des Grau flamingo wetland.
Things to do
Anchor swim at Son Bou 2-km sand beach
Walk to the 5th-c Basilica de Son Bou ruins
Day-trip to Albufera des Grau flamingo wetland
Olíaigua tomato-pepper stew at Sa Paissa
Mooring tip
Anchor off Son Bou on sand at 5-7 m, sheltered from N. No marina at the beach. Cala Galdana 5 nm west is the alternative for paid mooring.
Son Bou → Cala en Porter
5 nm short east to Cala en Porter — limestone-cliff cove, the famous Cova d'en Xoroi cliffside cave bar (carved into the cliff face 30 m above the sea, opens at sunset, DJ from 22:00). Anchor in Cala en Porter on sand 4-6 m.
Things to do
Sunset cocktails at Cova d'en Xoroi cliff cave bar
Anchor swim at Cala en Porter cliff cove
Squid stuffed with sobrasada at Àmbit farm-to-table
Walk the limestone cliff path to viewpoints
Mooring tip
Anchor in Cala en Porter on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N. No marina at the cove.
Cala en Porter → Maó-Mahón
8 nm east to Mahón (Maó) — second-largest natural harbour in the Mediterranean (after Pearl Harbour by water surface area), fjord-like 6 km inlet. Marina di Mahón at the head. Xoriguer Gin Distillery is the headline ashore (gin distilled at Mahón since 1700, British colonial heritage).
Things to do
Tour the Xoriguer Gin Distillery (since 1700)
Pomada gin-lemon punch on the harbour
Negotiate prawns at the Mercat de Peix
Fish stew at Sa Llagosta
Mooring tip
Marina di Mahón stern-to, €100-160/night peak, fully sheltered. Cala Padera anchor on sand at 5-7 m as alternative.
Maó → Port d'Addaia
24 nm long west back to Ciutadella via Port d'Addaia salt-flat inlet swim stop + Cala Mesquida swim. Refuel at Ciutadella before tying up. Standard 14:00 marina arrival for handover-prep evening. Ciutadella harbour stern-to, €80-130/night peak. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth. Plan to swim Cala Mesquida sand cove and walk Port d\.
Things to do
Swim Cala Mesquida sand cove
Walk Port d'Addaia salt-flat path
Greixonera cinnamon-spiced custard on Plaça des Born
Refuel and clean the boat at Ciutadella
Mooring tip
Ciutadella harbour stern-to, €80-130/night peak. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth. Confirm handover slot 24h ahead.
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