THE 360 ROUTE

DAY 1: The ‘Remote’ Day – Sa Mesquida to Arenal d’en Castell (0900 hrs departure from the hotel)

We transport you 20 miles to the start from the Comitas Tramuntana hotel by minibus to begin the Cami de Cavalls at post 01 001 in Sa Mesquida. This day is a perfect way to disconnect yourself from civilisation as it’s very remote rural trails with a few ups and downs along the way. It all concludes in the resort town of Arenal at O’Malleys Irish bar where we’ll collect you from…after you’ve had a well earned drink if you fancy it!

Start Hotel (recommended): Comitas Tramuntana, Platja Fornells

Distance: 17.5 miles (+/- 0.5 miles)

Hilly or Flat: It’s a hilly first 9 miles then a bit of both. Almost all off road.

Lunch RV Point: Cap de Favaritx car park

Any shops or supermarkets?: Not in the early stages but ‘yes’ in the last five miles

Average duration: 8 - 9 hours

End of day hotel: Comitas Tramuntana, Platja Fornells (10 miles by minibus from Arenal)

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DAY 2: The ‘Build Up’ day - Arenal d’en Castell to Platja Cavalleria (0900 or 0945 hrs departure from the hotel)

We transport you 10 miles (by road) back to Arenal d’en Castell to rejoin the Cami de Cavalls. This is an ‘active recovery’ day to allow you to keep your legs moving but not get too tired as tomorrow is the big one! More breathtaking coastline and then into a long peaceful green/ woodland stretch before a few miles on the road into Platja Fornells and then a short undulating coastal hop to Platja de Cavalleria car park where we collect you from.

Start Hotel (recommended): Comitas Tramuntana, Platja Fornells

Distance: 9.5 miles (+/- 0.5 miles)

Hilly or Flat: Mainly flat with a few undulations on the off road sections. Half off road, Half on road/pavement

Any shops or supermarkets?: Yes, and a shorter day

Average duration: 4 – 5 hrs

End of day hotel: Comitas Tramuntana, Platja Fornells (by transfer from Platja Cavalleria)

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DAY 3: The ‘Beauty and the Beasts’ day - Platja Cavalleria to Cala Morell (0830 or 0900 hrs departure from the hotel)

We transport you a few miles back to Platja Cavalleria car park which is a short 10-15 minutes transfer. This is a day of 3 parts. The first part is full of beautiful beaches and gentle hills. The second part has some very challenging ascents over and over again, beach to summit, beach to summit on repeat. The third part is through farmland with some cliff top walking to finish. Not for the faint hearted but some end up feeling a bit faint! :) If you just want to do the last 8 miles we will take you by minibus to that point for a 1300 hrs start.

Start Hotel (recommended): Comitas Tramuntana, Platja Fornells

Distance: 19 miles (11) + (8 miles after lunch RV) (+/- 0.5 miles)

Hilly or Flat: Hilly. Lots of climbing and ascending in the 2nd third but, it flattens out a bit for the last 8 miles

Lunch RV Point: Cala del Pilar (“07 026 post”) and the pick up point if you can’t continue - we’ll have water here waiting!

Any shops or supermarkets?: No, this is very remote countryside

Average duration: 8 - 9 hrs

End of day hotel: Sa Cala Apartments*, Cala Morell (to stay locally for the next days start) or, Globales Cala n’Bosch (recommended) (12 miles minibus transfer from Cala Morell)

*Sa Cala Apartments is where this days walk finishes so some Saltwalkers stay here. However, if you would prefer more dining options and moving hotels less, we recommend you book the Globales, Cala n’Bosch

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DAY 4: The ‘Ciutadella’ day - Cala Morell to Cala n’Bosch (0900 or 0945 hrs departure from Globales Cala n’Bosch)

On day 4 we drop you back 12 miles (by road) to Cala Morell to finish off the north of the island in style with a lunch time arrival in the historic city of Ciutadella (or “Old town”) which we’re sure you’ll want to have a bit of look around. After a lovely al fresco lunch, the end of the day is just 8 miles to the south in Cala n’Bosch. This is a longer day with lots of pavement pounding but, once you return into civilisation, it is flat with a short few miles of off road track between Cala Blanca and Cala n’Bosch.

Start Hotel: Sa Cala Apartments, Cala Morell* or, Globales Cala n’Bosch (recommended)

Distance: 20 miles (+/- 0.5 miles)

Hilly or Flat: A bit of climb to get to elevation and then you’ll stay up on the cliffs. Then, it’s a long section of pavements through Ciutadella before returning back onto off road track for the final 8 miles down to Cala n’Bosch

Any shops or supermarkets?: Yes, the very large towns of Cala Blanes, Ciutadella, Cala Blanca and Cala n’Bosch

Average duration: 7.5+ hrs

End of day hotel: Globales Cala n’Bosch (by foot)

*If you stayed in Sa Cala Apartments, there is no minibus transfer as you’ll already be in the right place to start

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DAY 5: The ‘finally it’s flat’ beach day – Cala n’Bosch to Cala Galdana* (0900 hrs start)

On day 5, you get to breathe a sigh of relief as the terrain flattens right out to back beach coastal paths, boardwalks, and forest. Onto Platja Macarella for lunchtime after a day of glorious beaches with LOADS of opportunities to swim! Some people even do this day in flip flops or sandals; although that’s NOT a recommendation!

Start Hotel (recommended): Globales Cala n’Bosch

Distance: 12 miles (+/- 0.5 miles)

Hilly or Flat: Mainly gentle undulations with a few easy hills and LOTS of amazing beaches

Lunch RV Point: N/A. Road access to the Cami de Cavalls is very poor after Cala n Bosch so we recommend having brunch/ a snack at Bar Susy on Platja Macarella at 9 miles in

Any shops or supermarkets?: Yes, but not after Cala n Bosc

Average duration: 4 - 6 hrs (depending on how much you swim!)

End of day hotel: Comitas Floramar, Cala Galdana

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DAY 6: The ‘beach’ day – Cala Galdana to Cala Canutells (0830 hrs start)

There are incredible beaches all over the island but this morning just keeps giving including a very long last one in Son Bou. From there, with 10 miles to go, it’s a few hours challenging hike off road slightly inland to bring you into the picturesque little town of Canutells. Plenty of opportunities to swim in the morning but technical and tough in the afternoon - fuel up in Son Bou! Don’t let this day catch you out, the last 10 miles are no joke; it’s craggy, hilly, rocky and tough. An average time is 4 hours to walk the last 10 miles hence why we want to get you away by 1400 hrs.

Start Hotel (recommended): Comitas Floramar, Cala Galdana

Distance: 22 miles (+/- 0.5 miles)

Hilly or Flat: A very undulating start with some wooded sections, long stretches of beaches and pavement. The second half is no joke! It’s hilly, unsteady underfoot with plenty of shorter ascents and descents. This is a tough and technical day that lulls you into a false sense of security before lunch; the last 10 miles are some of the most challenging of the whole Cami!

Cut off RV Point: Son Bou bus station/ Car Park (cut off 1430 hrs; ideally be away no later than 1400 hrs)

Lunch RV Point: We recommend a coffee stop at Es Bruc in Sant Tomas and eating in Son Bou (but, keep an eye on timings, aim to be away from Son Bou by 1400 hrs latest!)

Any shops or supermarkets?: Yes

Average duration: 8 - 9 hrs

End of day hotel: Grupotel Mar de Menorca, Cala Canutells

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DAY 7: The last day – Cala Canutells to Es Castell, Mahon (0900 hrs start)

The 7th day has real ‘last day’ vibes about it as it’s by far the easiest with plenty of coastal pavements, little towns and pretty off road trails towards the back half. You will head over the hill from the stunning Cala de Sant Esteve and then start your final descent into east Mahon on the seafront (turn right at ‘iWash’ laundromat) finishing at the Barcelo Hamilton Hotel.

Start Hotel (recommended): Grupotel Mar de Menorca, Cala Canutells

Distance: 15 miles (+/- 0.5 miles)

Hilly or Flat: Mainly flat, lots of pavements, a few volcanic rocky bits and a few gentle quick climbs

Lunch RV Point: We recommend eating in Punta Prima (The restaurant ‘Aire’ is very good and on the beach!) as there are many café options and supermarkets and you can go for a swim!

Any shops or supermarkets?: Yes

End of day hotel: Up to you but we can recommend the Barcelo Hamilton or Hotel Agamemnon, Es Castell

There is much uncertainty about where the official Cami de Cavalls actually finishes but, our route finishes at the Barcelo Hamilton, deep inside Stage 20 (the final stage) of the route. Some say it finishes at the Port, some at the marina. If you feel you need to continue on, you can of course feel free…no-one has yet though! 115 miles is the official distance and that’s what we do.

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