Hiking s'Albufera des Grau Park: Wetland trails and views

Walk the wetland's hidden trails and emerge at two beaches on the same afternoon

A guided hike through s'Albufera des Grau Natural Park in Menorca covers 9 kilometers of wetland and coastal terrain, starting from Es Grau and following the Camí de Cavalls to Sa Torreta Beach and Cala Gominola, with stops at a viewpoint and a historic defense tower. The route is medium-easy, takes around four hours including stops, and includes private transportation from your hotel, a qualified guide fluent in English, Spanish or Russian, and bottled water. Children from age 13 are welcome.

The experience

You're picked up from your hotel and driven to the Es Grau parking lot, where the hike begins. The first leg heads toward the Sa Albufera des Grau Viewpoint, where the entire lagoon spreads out below. The park is a Special Protection Area for birds, and from here you can already spot herons, ducks and waders moving across the water. The guide points out the endemic plant and animal species that make this wetland distinct: pine forests edge the marshes, and turtles and lizards move through the vegetation.

From the viewpoint, the route follows the Camí de Cavalls, an old coastal path that connects the island's coves. You pass near Torre d'Es Colomar, a 16th-century defense tower you can visit up close, then continue to Cala Gominola and Sa Torreta Beach. The walking covers 9 kilometers with a positive slope of 170 meters, and the guide helps you spot bird species and interpret their behavior as you move through different sections of the park. The terrain is medium-easy, and the pace allows for observation without rushing.

At Sa Torreta Beach (also called Cala Rambles), you have time to swim and cool off. Bring a swimsuit and towel. The return follows the same Camí de Cavalls back to Es Grau, completing the loop in around four hours of walking and stops combined. Private transportation returns you to your hotel at the end.

What’s included

• Private transportation from your hotel to Es Grau and back.
• a qualified guide fluent in English, Spanish or Russian.
• bottled water throughout the hike.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day

AgesAdult (18 to 64 years) · Senior (65 to 85 years) · Youth (13 to 17 years) · Under 13: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Russian

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup is optional; you can also go straight to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.You can choose from 10 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 2 days ago

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomeNot for heart conditions

Operated by Amazing Menorca

Is this one for you?The hike covers 9 kilometers at a medium-easy pace over four hours including stops, so it suits anyone comfortable with a few hours of steady walking and ready to move at a nature guide's observation pace rather than a fast clip. The route ends at a beach where you can swim, so pack a swimsuit if you want to cool off before the return walk.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Russian.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (13 to 17 years). Under 13: they can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What birds and wildlife will I actually see on this hike?

The park is home to herons, ducks, waders and birds of prey, along with turtles, lizards and various insects among the Mediterranean vegetation. The guide helps you spot and identify species as you walk, though sightings depend on the time of day and season.

Is there time to swim during the hike?

Yes. You reach Sa Torreta Beach partway through the route and have time to swim and rest before returning along the Camí de Cavalls. Bring a swimsuit and towel.

How difficult is the 9-kilometer walk?

The route is rated medium-easy with a positive slope of 170 meters. It takes around two hours and forty minutes of actual walking, plus stops for the viewpoint, the tower and the beaches, totaling about four hours for the full outing.

What's included in the price?

Private transportation from your hotel, a qualified guide in English, Spanish or Russian, and bottled water are included. The guide leads the entire hike and shares insights into the park's ecology and wildlife.

What is Torre d'Es Colomar?

It's a 16th-century defense tower built to protect the coast from pirates. You pass near it during the hike and can visit it up close as part of the route.