THE ROUTE
The beautiful and ancient “Cami de Cavalls” (or “Horse Path)” has encircled the magnificent Balearic Island of Menorca for hundreds of years. This is the Start Point (pictured right).
It is split into 20 sections around the whole island with individual numbered posts punctuating the trail.
It was originally completed to provide a ring of protection that soldiers could reach on horseback to protect the Mediterranean shorelines. Nowadays, it stands as a perfectly crafted and signposted route for all to enjoy. ‘Yes’, it is signposted the whole way around!
At 185 Km (115 miles) long, start to finish, with a maximum elevation of 120 metres, it serves as a significant and meaningful personal challenge for anyone to complete.
Physical journey aside, it is a stunningly picturesque platform to reap so many rewards emotionally, psychologically, spiritually and habitually to pivot, or enhance, your life in a new transformative way.
The Barcelo Hamilton overlooking the finish point
Calallonga Hotel Menorca overlooking the Barcelo Hamilton
YOUR SALTWALK…
Your route starts and finishes around the capital city of Mahon (also known as ‘Mao’) famous for being one of the largest natural harbours in the world and the birthplace of Mayonnaise!
Mahon is the home of Menorca Airport with both the ‘start’ and ‘finish’ hotels within a 10-15 minutes’ drive.
The ‘Start’ point for Saltwalk, and the Cami de Cavalls, is Sa Mesquida, just 5 kms from the Calallonga Hotel (we take you by minibus) and the ‘Finish’ is at the Barcelo Hamilton, Es Castell, Mahon. However, we think it’s quite cool that you can see the finish from the starting hotel!
The hotels have been selected based on their location, price, facilities, number of rooms, buffet style restaurants and proximity to the pathway. For your ease and convenience, we strongly recommended you book the ‘recommended’ hotels but, that is 100% your choice. Go to the hotels page here…