Menorca Boat Trip: Northern Coves, Snorkeling & Paddle Boards

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1/19

Duration3h 30m

GroupUp to 50

LanguagesEN · IT +1

Mobile ticketAccepted

Six Coves in One Morning: Why Menorca's North Coast Stays Quiet

You board a boat in the fishing village of Fornells and spend the morning anchoring at six coves along Menorca's protected north coast. You swim and snorkel in crystal-clear water, use paddle boards and a floating mat, and watch limestone cliffs and a 90-meter lighthouse pass by. Snorkel gear and cocktails are included; the trip takes roughly half a day and returns you to the same harbor.

3h 30m

Step-by-step itinerary

Boat trip exploring northern Menorca coves

Depart from Fornells Bay
Stroll through Fornells village streets
Pass Cabo de Cavalleria lighthouse
View Illa des Porros islet
See virgin limestone cove
Pass Puerto de Sanitja natural port
Pass Cala Rotja beach
Stop at large beach near Cavalleria Lighthouse
Pass secluded virgin beach
Anchor at Cala Pregonda beach
Swim, snorkel, paddle surf, or relax
Enjoy exquisite cocktails on board
Return to Port of Fornells

The Experience

You're standing in Fornells—a small fishing village on Menorca's northern edge—and the boat is about to leave. The harbor is calm, the light is already warm, and you realize you're about to see beaches most visitors never find because they're hard to reach by car. That's the whole point of this trip: the boat goes where the roads don't, and you get to float between limestone cliffs and turquoise water without the crowds.

The route follows the north coast of Menorca and stops at six different coves, each one stranger and quieter than the last. You'll pass Cabo de Cavalleria—a lighthouse perched on cliffs over 90 meters high—and Illa des Porros, the northernmost point of the Balearic Islands, where you can actually see the seabed through the water. The boat anchors long enough at Cala Pregonda (about 30 minutes) to swim, snorkel, or lie on the giant floating mat with a mojito in your hand. Cala Macarella is virgin sand divided into three small sections, and Cala Rotja gets its name from the red clay that stains the rocks—the kind of detail you only notice when you're actually there, not reading about it online.

What makes this boat trip different from the usual Menorca excursion is what's included without asking: snorkel gear, paddle boards, a slide to jump off the boat, and a ladder to climb back in. You're not paying extra for any of that. The boat has a restroom, and they let you bring water and sandwiches (no outside coolers, but that's fair). The first stop depends on the sea—if it's rough, the captain picks a sheltered cove instead—so there's no false promise of a specific beach. You arrive 20 minutes early, the boat leaves on time, and you're back in Fornells by early afternoon.

What’s included

Your morning includes snorkel equipment, paddle boards, a giant floating mat, a slide and ladder for water entry, lifevests, and use of the onboard restroom.
Cocktails and drinks are available to purchase.
The boat departs from Fornells harbor and returns there after visiting six coves along the north coast.

Good to know

Easy physical levelPets welcomePublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Menorca Nord Sea Experience

Is this one for you?Book this if you want to see Menorca's quietest beaches without renting a car or figuring out which cove is worth the drive—the boat takes you to six in one morning, and you don't pay extra for the snorkel gear or paddle boards.