THREE MORE COASTAL HIKES

Tracing the island’s coastline is the ancient Camí de Cavalls — a circular, 115-mile mule route dating to the 14th century. Here are three of the best sections to tackle.

ES GRAU TO SA MESQUIDA 3.5 MILES

This peaceful ramble starts in the little resort of Es Grau, huddled around a sheltered bay. From here, follow the road south before veering onto the path of the Camí and across a dry, thorny landscape ringing with the sound of cricket song. From the beach at Binillautí, the trail then generally follows the coast, past the windswept cove of Macar de Binillautí and towards the village of Sa Mesquida, where a sandy beach is accessed by a boardwalk through the wetlands. Keep your eyes peeled for the rustic wooden gates on your hikes (they should be closed a er passing through, as they’re there to stop cattle straying too far).

CALA GALDANA TO CALA TURQUETA 4 MILES From this lively beachside hub, twist up a rocky track through pine and olive trees for around half an hour, before plunging downhill again to the idyllic Cala Macarella. Reward yourself with a swim or carry on uphill towards the smaller Cala Macarelleta, just around the cove. At the top, take time to perch on one of the shady boulders overlooking both beaches — the views are spectacular, and it’s quieter up here, away from the beach hubbub at ground level. If you’re set on ticking o‡ the holy trinity of southwest Menorca’s beaches, then trek on for 45 minutes to Cala Turqueta, a similarly breathtaking beach with little to do except take in the heavenly blues and greens of the landscape.

CIUTADELLA TO PUNTA NATI 6.5 MILES

Start o‡ in Ciutadella and head west through the popular resorts of Cala en Blanes and Calapiques, which hug the island’s westernmost edge. The highlights here are the sandy slivers of beach, squeezed in between cli‡s. You’ll want to fuel up here, too, as the rest of the route is rural and windswept, with only grazing sheep and fellow walkers for company. Set o‡ north with the sea on one side and countryside on the other, passing old shepherds’ huts and crumbling dry stone walls, before stopping to admire Pont d’en

Gil, a dramatic sea arch in a headland. From here, carry on for a few flat, rocky miles to the lighthouse at Punta Nati for sublime sunsets. camidecavalls360.com

Hikers tackle the Camí de Cavalls, near Es Grau