THE 360 ROUTE

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

We transport you the 3 miles to the start by minibus to begin the Cami de Cavalls at post 01 001 in Sa Mesquida. This is a great way to disconnect yourself from civilisation as it’s very remote rural trails with a few ups and downs along the way. Don’t forget your lunch!

Minibus Departures: Buses leave at 0840 hrs

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?: No

Average duration: 8 - 9 hours

End of day hotel: Comitas Tramuntana, Platja Fornells (10 miles by minibus from Arenal - 1500 hrs start)

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DAY 2: The ‘build up’ day - Arenal d’en Castell to Platja Fornells (0945 or 1015 hrs start on the Cami de Cavalls)

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 the last few miles on the road into Fornells.

Minibus Departures: Buses leave at 0930 hrs and 1000 hrs

Distance: 6.5 miles (+/- 0.5 miles)

Hilly or Flat: Mainly flat. Half off road, Half on road

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

Average duration: 2.5 – 3 hrs

End of day hotel: Comitas Tramuntana, Platja Fornells (by foot)

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DAY 3: The ‘Beauty and the Beasts’ day (formally known as The ‘brutal’ day) - Platja Fornells to Cala Morell (0800 hrs start)

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! :) On this day we offer 3 options – 1) the whole day, 2) The hilly bit only (first 14 miles) or, 3) the flatter bit (the last 8 miles). If you just want to do the last 8 miles we will take you by minibus to that point for a 1300 hrs start.

Distance: 22 miles (14) + (8 miles - drop off at 1300 hrs) (+/- 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?: There is one coffee stop at 5 miles but we cannot guarantee it’ll be open. Other than that, no, this is very remote countryside

Average duration: 9 - 10 hrs

End of day hotel: Sagitario Playa, Cala Blanca (9 miles by minibus from Cala Morell - 1600 hrs start)

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DAY 4: The ‘Ciutadella’ day - Cala Morell to Cala Blanca* (1000 or 1045 hrs start on the Cami de Cavalls)

On day 4 we drop you back 9 miles 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 3 miles to the south in Cala Blanca. A great ‘recovery’ day!

Minibus Departures: Buses leave at 0930 hrs / 1015 hrs

Distance: 15 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 all pavements for the last 4 miles.

Any shops or supermarkets?: Yes, the very large town of Ciutadella

Average duration: 5+ hrs

End of day hotel: Sagitario Playa, Cala Blanca (by foot)

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DAY 5: The ‘finally it’s flat’ beach day – Cala Blanca to Cala Galdana* (0830 hrs start)

On day 5, you get to breathe a sigh of relief as the terrain flattens right out to coastal pavements, flat off road pathway and a few more urbanisations. Looking west you will see the neighbouring Mallorca and take in the lovely Cap d’Artrutx lighthouse. Onto Cala n Bosc for lunchtime and then it’s just a day of glorious beaches with LOADS of opportunities to swim at 5 or 6 different beaches if you wanted to! Some people even do this day in flip flops or sandals.

Distance: 17 miles (+/- 0.5 miles)

Hilly or Flat: Mainly flat 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 Bosc so we recommend having brunch/ a snack there from one of the many shops or cafes

Lunch included: No. We recommend eating brunch in the Socaire snack bar, right on Cala n Bosc beach. There is a cafe on Macarella Beach with 1.5 miles to the finish

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

Average duration: 6 - 7 hrs

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!

Distance: 22 miles (+/- 0.5 miles)

Hilly or Flat: A very undulating start with some promenade and long stretches of beaches. The second half is hilly, unsteady underfoot with plenty of shorter ascents an descents. This is a tough and technical day not to be underestimated!

Cut off RV Point: Son Bou bus station/ Car Park (cut off 1430 hrs)

Lunch included: No. We recommend a coffee stop at Es Bruc in Sant Tomas and eating in Son Bou

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 (0830 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.

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 included: No. 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: Barcelo Hamilton, Es Castell