• A 5 Star Support & Logistics service so all you have to do is walk!

• A Challenge Safety Brief – Emails and pre-challenge in person meeting

• Personal transfer from finish/ start point by minibus when applicable

• Daily transfer of luggage between hotels

• An easy to navigate walking map of Menorca

• A challenge tee shirt

• 6 litres of bottled water to ‘get you going’ on days 1 & 2. Extra water on Day 3 delivered to the path for refilling

• Back marker to ensure you haven’t got lost on trickier days

• Blister treatment and foot taping

• Medical support (Vehicle for Urgent non-emergencies and medic)

• Sports Massage is available at an additional cost

48 full 7 day distance walkers is our capacity but we accept a further 10 “Meno” (north island only) and unlimited “Orca” (south island only) walkers.

We cap our entry to ensure we can deliver a high end support service and cope with all eventualities safely and professionally.

In short, BOOK EARLY to avoid disappointment!

• Guides - the walk is completely self guided (but, we haven’t lost anyone yet and that’s with hardly looking at a map!)

• Airport Transfers

• Hotels

• Food - we organise supermarket trips instead

• Water - Apart from Days 1 & 2 (6 litres) & Day 3 for refuelling

• Taxi Service - our vehicles are to support the walkers who are ON the walk, not those who are wanting to come OFF the walk early

• Emergency medical care - you would need to contact the local agencies on 112

• Any social activities

Yes. The Safety Brief will commence some time between 1600 - 1800 hrs TBC (duration 1 hour) on the day before you start and last 1 hour.

It will take place at the Calallonga Hotel. You will be issued with your T-shirt, map and luggage bands.

We will inform you by email/ Whatsapp to confirm details.

It’s between 115 +/- 2 miles but it depends on exactly which paths you take and who’s distance measuring device you believe. The official distance is 115 miles.

There is a very simple solution to this.

We have a discussion with our drivers and you’ll either start the day and get ferried forwards around lunchtime or, we’ll ferry you forwards to a lunchtime drop off and you walk the rest of the way.

Then if you want to come back the following year, and do what you didn’t do previously, we’d love to see you again!

No.

There is no pomp and ceremony as we are not organising an event, we are supporting your personal challenge.

Some people are surprised that they don’t get waved off or clapped in at the end of the day but, that is not what we’re offering. You would need to attend an ‘event’ if you want that.

Approximately £80-90 pppn is a good place to start for the ‘on walk’ hotels but, bear in mind, this INCLUDES food. All of the hotels are buffet style restaurants, so you do not need to go out to source food unless you want to.

The hotels are selected based on location and suitability for the start of Saltwalk but, they only have finite rooms.

Our ‘official’ start hotel is the Calallonga Hotel but also recommend the ‘Catalonia Mirador des Port’ for it’s proximity if the Calallonga is fully booked.

If you are struggling to get a room at the Cala Llonga hotel please contact the manager directly on direccion@calallongahotel.com for live ‘cancellation’ availability.

Yes.

The “Meno” is the 4 day, 60 miles option that covers the north part of the island only. This has much more climbing and cliff tops by comparison to the south’s sandy beaches.

The “Orca” is the 3 day, 55 miles option that covers the South part of the Island only. This is the more forgiving terrain by comparison to the north.

We believe they are to within 0.5 miles. There is often some discrepancy between GPS’s on the day but, most come up between 0.5 miles of each other.

Day 1 is 17 miles, Day 2 is 6.5 miles, Day 3 is 22 miles, Day 4 is 15 miles, Day 5 is 17 miles, Day 6 is 22 miles and Day 7 is 15.5 miles = 115 miles.

The route is said to be 115 miles but it’s almost impossible to get an agreed total distance. We know we’re close!!

In 2024, we completed the route over 6 days. One of the main bits of feedback we received was that, “It would be nice to enjoy the hotels/ scenery more and have more down time”.

Taking that on board, we extended our walk to 7 days and split the first day so the start of the week wasn’t quite so tough! Day 2 (6.5 miles) is really an ‘Active Recovery’ day to prepare for Day 3.

No. The path is very well signposted all around the island and most people find groups within our group to keep them on track.

Where the route isn’t clearly signposted or obvious there are burgundy/ white markers on lamp posts as indicators. We haven’t lost anyone yet!

Temperatures between 24 – 29 degrees are considered normal for this times of year…there might even be the odd shower too!

The island has so many different terrains from volcanic rock to beaches, red gravel tracks to tarmac, that we don’t believe that one set of footwear is enough.

So, we recommend a lightweight pair of mountain running/ trail trainers with good grip and under foot protection for the OFF ROAD and, a pair of normal road running trainers for the on the ON ROAD/ PAVEMENT sections.

Simply stop and switch them out each time the terrain changes significantly. Trail trainers are too hard for the roads and running trainers are too soft for the off road parts.

Yes. These are not ALL mandatory items but definitely items you should consider…

• CLOTHING - Hiking trainers/ shoes or trail running trainers (we do not recommend boots due to the heat). You may even prefer normal running trainers for the tarmac/ pavement parts as they will be more comfortable. Light Breathable sports socks. Shorts (without undershorts - too hot - causes nappy rash!). Vests/ Tee shirts. Wide brim hat/ neck buff/ cap (at the very least). Light rain jacket (just in case). Warm mid layer (just in case). Sports compression socks (to sleep in). Flip flops/ Sandals (for the evenings to air your feet).

• DAY GEAR/ BACKPACK - Mobile phone. Suncream (SPF 30+). Sunglasses. Drinks bottles, spare emergency water (at least 1 litre), electrolyte tablets, Insect repellant, Paracetamol, Ibuprofen, Emergency rations (suggest some oat based biscuits), snack food container (suggest a mixture of nuts, dried fruit and oat based biscuits). Phone charger/ Power bank. Toilet roll, wipes & change of underwear (in case of emergencies). Baby powder. Zinc Oxide tape for blister prevention. Scissors. Low adherent dressing. Basic First Aid Kit (to include tweezers, bandages, triangular bandage for slings).

• FOOD: 1 × 1 litre food container, freezer block, spoon/ fork. We recommend bringing/ buying 2 x Microwavable rice packets to be the base for your food on days 1 & 3. We will organise supermarket trips for you to get what you’d like though.

• POST WALK: Swim gear (there’s nothing like jumping in the pool to start recovery). Muscle rub/ Deep Heat, After Bite, Foam roller, Needle & Thread (for draining blisters), nail clippers, foot file, foot moisturiser.

We recommend loose fitting shorts and tee shirts/ vests as it does get hot! Do not wear shorts with inner compression shorts as you’ll probably get nappy rash!! Let EVERYTHING breathe.

A wide brim hat is a must and make sure you’re wearing plenty of sunscreen which you should replenish at lunchtime.

Good quality performance ankle socks are perfect - and minimise tan lines!

Our lovely tees are from Scimitar Sports so are top quality performance, moisture wicking garments.

They fit ‘true to size’, a Ladies Small (8-10) is closer to a 10; so a bit roomy if you normally wear a ‘fitted’ tee. However, if you’re normally a size 8 and want tight fitting, go XS.

Men’s sizing is similar, ‘true to size’ a men’s Medium is for a 42” chest, not too tight, not too loose.

If you order what you normally wear in terms of XS, S, M, L or XL you shouldn’t be disappointed.

You do. Saltwalk Menorca does not offer any support or have any responsibility over your flights, hotels and transfers.

We are purely offering a challenge support service which begins at the Safety Brief on the Saturday (start day -1) and concludes on your arrival back into Es Castell, Mahon on day 7.

Yes. We have 2 Massage Therapists.

Massage will be available from when walkers start arriving at the hotels but, MUST be booked in advance.

We offer you the ability to pre-book a block of 5 massages and then timings will be sorted on the days via the booking system.

IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO BOOK YOUR MASSAGE FOR AS EARLY AS YOU CAN.

It is your responsibility to arrange your massages and there are no refunds, or additional time, given if you do not attend.

Massages ‘may’ not be available on Day 3 depending on how late the drivers are returning.

Any mobility, range of motion or stretching work can only help you stay more loose and agile.

We do a casual, open session of ‘Stretchy Stretchies’ 2 hours before departure each day for 20 minutes. This is usually at 0700 hrs but we will keep you informed if you wish to join.

No. You must walk at your own pace and ignore what everyone else is doing…especially if you’re a man ;)

Some people say, “Slow and steady wins the race” but, the reality is, you don’t win anything…however, you DO finish.

Consecutive walking days hits different to the occasional weekend or single day. The tiredness is very accumulative.

For example, if you go off too fast that could negatively impact the rest of your week. This is about ‘the long game’, not the short one. Walking in groups is lovely but, only with people who are the same pace.

Assuming you have a decent level of basic fitness, you could potentially do this with little training IF you miss out the first 60% of Day 3 and the last 10 miles of day 6.

Walkers that don’t train generally find it very difficult so it does affect your enjoyment.

We cannot recommend NOT training as you will make it far harder on yourself and affect the safety of the organising team. All walkers MUST be off the Cami by 1830 hrs before it gets dark - NO EXCEPTIONS!!

1) Blisters - Unsurprisingly blisters are the most common ailment we deal with. It’s so important that you get the right lightweight walking trainers, thin socks, tape and talc up and PREVENT as much as you can. It is possible to do the whole walk without any blisters at all.

2) Foot bruising - The volcanic fields of rock that the footpath crosses has many sharp rocks that you can’t help but stand on. Make sure the soles of your footwear are tough enough to stop it bruising your feet.

3) Dehydration - Hydration is not just about water; it’s about electrolytes too. When you sweat all day, you must replace electrolytes. Half a tablet in 500 - 750 mls of water will help prevent your body starting to fail.

4) Sugar sickness - Don’t eat refined sugars like sweets or energy gels. They’re not appropriate for this sort of challenge and can cause a very acidic stomach leading to vomiting. Stick to complex carbohydrates and natural food like nuts and dried fruits.

Yes. However, access is very poor to the Cami de Cavells in most areas; particularly in the north of the island.

In an emergency we will need to call 112 and await support from the emergency services. If you feel unwell, or can’t continue, you will always need to get to the next road for collection. When we say ‘safety vehicle’, we mean collection and transport only, not emergency care.

Call 112. We are offering a challenge support service; we do not have helicopters, boats or ambulances.

Just as you would in the UK, call the emergency services in and then let us know when you can what is happening.

Yes. At 1830 hrs all walkers are to be off the path. The longest days are 22 miles and day 3 is particularly challenging.

Day 3 - As you only have 10 hours to complete the walks each day, we recommend you missing out the first 14 miles of day 3 and completing the final 8 miles from being dropped off at the 14 mile point IF you think you will struggle with the timings.

Day 6 is also 22 miles but, the terrain is far more forgiving and flatter in the first half…and then gets VERY challenging!

All walkers must leave the RV point in Son Bou by 1500 hrs to continue or you may be finishing in the dark!

It’s either rocky volcanic paths, flat pavements, some road, boardwalks or beaches.

The north of the island is far more hilly and rugged than the south which means that Days 1-4 are far more challenging than days 5-7; that is why we split the similar distance over an extra day.

Day 5 is by far the easiest and when people like to swim as often as they can. We’ve even had walkers do this day entirely in flip flops or sandals!

Over the 7 days there’s approximately 3900 metres of climbing spread out over 115 miles, which is similar the that of the 3 Peaks Challenge (Ben Nevis, Snowdon & Scafell Pike!)

The main difference is this is spread over 7 days, not 24 hours and the highest elevation is 120 metres so as quickly as you’ve climbed, you’re coming back down to a beautiful beach again.

Most of this occurs on the north of the island between days 1 and 4 but mainly day 3. If you aren’t a happy climber, we recommended you either missing out Day 3 or starting at the 14 mile mark.

We hugely recommend getting your legs and feet used to hill or mountain walking; this is mainly for Days 1, 3 & 6.

There are good sized hills all over the UK and mountains in the Lake District, Wales and Scotland. Whilst the hills on Menorca aren’t high, they are plentiful, so it’s a lot of up and down, particularly on the north of the island.

If you cannot train outdoors we recommend using a gym with a stair climber cardio machine and being happy doing 30 minutes minimum at your own pace.

The main point here is not ‘what’ but ‘how big?’ ‘What’ is the secondary concern.

You MUST wear footwear that is at least 1 size too big, and ideally wide fitting, to cope with your feet swelling in the heat – THIS IS THE MAIN REASON FOR BLISTERS IN MENORCA!

We recommend a lightweight hiking trainer or trail running shoe for the off road parts.

DO NOT wear leather boots or any footwear that will increase the heat and moisture around your foot. Trail trainers are ideal for most.

We also recommend bringing a pair of normal road running shoes for the tarmac/ pavements as these will be far more comfortable on the very hard surfaces. You can carry them in your backpack and slip them on when required.

Saloman, Meindl and Altra (amongst others) all offer wide fitting, lightweight hiking trainers.

DO NOT LEARN THE HARD WAY ABOUT HOW MUCH YOUR FEET WILL SWELL IN THE HEAT!!

Blisters are caused by a combination of Heat, Friction and Moisture; this is The Blister Triangle.

If you remove at least one of those elements, a blister won’t form. Once taped, using talcum/ baby powder twice a day will help a lot to keep your feet dry. Always air your feet/socks when you stop for breaks i.e. take your shoes off.

We recommend taping your heels (under and back of) and balls of your feet as a minimum as they are the main point of contact in your footwear.

If your feet rub in your footwear in the UK, it will be far worse in Menorca due to the heat and swelling!

DO NOT USE KT/ PHYSIO TAPE as its purpose is to send additional blood to the areas where it’s affixed.

You do not need any additional blood in your feet on this walk. ONLY USE ZINC OXIDE TAPE OR YOU MAY SEVERELY DAMAGE YOUR FEET i.e. lift off your toe nails, deglove your toes or create painful blood blisters.

Yes. We offer a foot taping, blister draining/ dressing service each morning.

We will give you 6 litres of bottled water to start and then you provide your own.

On days 2, 4, 5, 6 & 7 there are options/ shops/ cafes to buy food food en route.

For Day 1 & 3 we will provide Supermarket trips on the day before in order that you can purchase some microwave rice/ meat or whatever you’d like.

Yes. We DO NOT provide food containers so we recommend a 1 litre (approximately) Tupperware/ Sistema style food container and a freezer block to keep it cool in your backpack. And don’t forget your fork/ spoon!

Nuts, fruit (fresh for the mornings/ dried for the afternoons), natural energy bars (not filled with sugar), salty crisps/ cheese snacks. Do not prioritise snacks over proper food though. Eat proper whole foods at every opportunity.

We have 3 WhatsApp groups; 1 is for Safety Information and useful tips on the walk, 1 for general chat and 1 for photos & videos.

We ask that you keep the content separate for each one so that everyone sees the safety information. However, the mobile network is not strong over all parts of the north of the island. It often drops out all together or drops to 3G.

We recommend a supply of paracetamol (for pain), ibuprofen (for swelling), Insect and Mosquito repellent (under 100ml if hand baggage only) and After Bite treatment.

Swelling is perfectly normal in hotter temperatures particularly in the hands, feet and ankles. The main reason why we say this is hotter, swollen feet are more prone to blisters.

The ‘nibblers’ (horse flies and mosquitos) come out around 1800 hrs in the woodland areas in the north of the island. Once you go past Day 3 (the north west of the island) the nibblers seem to disappear.

It differs each day but always by 1000 hrs latest on the shorter walking days.

‘Normal’ start time is 0830 hrs but some do start earlier on the longer days. It’s up to you if we’re walking from the hotel in the morning.

The walk is designed for you to be finished by 1830 hrs at the very latest each day.

The midges come out at 1800 hrs and it starts to get dark so we want you in before this time. You also need to rest up for the following day.

We have 2 × 9 seater minibuses and will use additional local taxis/ minibuses for drop off to start points.

Both vehicles will be used to transport walkers to start point so it can be done quickly and efficiently. You will be dropped onto the Cami de Cavells path closest to the access points on days 2 & 4.

In the evenings, where relevant on Days 1 & 3, we will wait until we have a full minibus and then we transfer that group of walkers to the hotel before returning for the next group.

There may be a short wait at the end of the days finish but it will not exceed 30 minutes.

No, but we recommend it. The hotels have been selected for your convenience and comfort to rest.

If you would like to choose a hotel in a different budget band, that is 100% your choice; we will deliver your luggage to the recommended hotels only and any further transport from that hotel is your responsibility.

ALL the hotels (that we recommend) are buffet style dining for dinner and breakfast.

If you do not enjoy buffet style you will need to do your own research of where else to eat. Buffet style suits most people but not all; we must cater for the majority.

No. We are a Logistics and Support service only. We have found that social groups occur organically, and can change throughout the week.

We do not believe in putting any pressure on anyone to attend a social gathering when they may choose to do something completely different…like sleep!

There is not a big ‘drinking culture’ on these walks so, if you’re are expecting a party vibe each night, you may be disappointed. Those that drink a fair bit, don’t seem to last until the end of the week.

Yes, it is part of the T & C’s that if you sign up to this walk that you can’t be a Moany Minnie whilst on the walk.

If you want to complain about the Mediterranean being too hot, the sea being too wet, the ground being too hard, the sand being the wrong colour, the hills being too steep, the flats being too long, the food being too varied, the company being too buoyant or the experience being too awesome, it’s probably best you book with another company. Good vibes ONLY please!!

October 4th - 10th 2026

We are considering a 2nd October week but that is TBC!!