Playa de Fornells Things To Do

Beaches
Playa de Fornells has its own delightful sandy beach which leads on to the larger beach of Cala Tirant. Menorca is a beach lover’s paradise. There are beautiful hidden coves, white sands shaded by pines and tamarisk, beaches with friendly bars, family beaches, and secluded spots for naturists.

Watersports
Nearby Fornells is the place in Menorca for watersports. Conditions in the large bay, with its smooth, warm water, are perfect for waterskiing, windsurfing and kayaking.

Diving
This protected and relatively underdeveloped area offers over 50 dive sites with plenty of sea life, as well as caves and wrecks, and excellent visibility – up to 30 metres. There are plenty of dive centres to choose from; including one in Playa de Fornells, with facilities for divers of all abilities and PADI certified courses.

Eating and drinking
Fornells boasts a number of fine restaurants, as you might expect of an area that’s a favourite of King Juan Carlos of Spain. Try local specialities such as paella and the dish for which it is most famous, the delicious caldereta de langosta (lobster stew). There are bars and eateries to suit all tastes and pockets.

Boat trips and sailing
Visitors can choose from a glass-bottomed boat around the Bay, a boat trip to another resort or secluded beach, or a sightseeing tour around the spectacular north-east coast. It’s also possible to charter a yacht or learn to sail in a hired dinghy or catamaran.

Mahon
Set on a cliff overlooking Europe’s largest natural harbour, the British made Mahon the island’s capital and elements of colonial rule remain, including Georgian architecture and a gin distillery, which is open to visitors. There are plenty of shops, restaurants and clubs, as well as a thriving jazz scene.

Ciudadela
Menorca’s former capital is a spectacularly pretty fortified port with a maze of narrow cobbled streets. Apart from the pedestrianised old town, with its palaces, churches and Moorish architecture, visitors may like to explore the chic boutiques, leather and craft shops or relax in one of the excellent restaurants along the harbour

Exploring – walking, cycling and horse riding
The horse is important to the culture of Menorca – they have their own breed – and the island is perfect for exploring from horseback. You can also walk around the island by foot or cycle.  As well as the beautiful countryside - UNESCO has declared the island a Biosphere Reserve.  There are horse riding tracks and hiking trails, and an ancient track, the Cami de Cavalls, that encircles the whole island.