Maó, the official capital of the island of Menorca, has the second-largest natural harbour in Europe (5 km long).
The city of Maó and the village of Es Castell are located on the southern shore of the port. Both cities have sea promenades which attract high numbers of tourists. Along these promenades there are many restaurants, bars, shops, and even a casino. There are also a number of extremely beautiful coves such as Cala Binidall, Cala de sa Torreta, Cala des Tamarells, and Cala en Cavaller, amongst others.

Punta Prima is a residential subdivision located on the beach with the same name on the south-eastern part of the island. This semi-urban sandy beach with tranquil, crystalline water is the last beach to the north of the coast of Orihuela, and is surrounded by residential subdivisions and all types of services.

A visit to the Isla del Aire may be of interest, and there is an anchorage on the western side of the island (between the island and Menorca) which can be used by any class of pleasure craft as a stopping point for the day. We recommend that you anchor at a depth of 6 m and explore the path up to the lighthouse. Here you can see lots of black wall lizards, a species which is only found on Isla del Aire, as well as many rabbits.

The beach at Cala Trebalúger is one of the most beautiful on the southern coast of Menorca. It is an untouched beach located on the border of the municipalities of Ferreries and Migjorn Gran, and has the very white, fine sand which is characteristic of the beaches on the south of Menorca. The cove is not very large, and its water is turquoise, clear, and clean.

Cala Mitjana is a lovely, unspoiled cove south of Ferreries, between Cala Galdana y Cala Trebalúger. The small, enchanting Cala Mitjaneta cove is located near the relatively spacious Cala Mitjana beach. You can reach it on foot from Cala Galdana (around 20 minutes); to do this, take a path which leaves from the left side of the cove. We can enjoy the soft, fine white sand, while surrounded by aromatic pine forests and high limestone cliffs. These coves are still completely untouched. Their blue waters and their central location on the island make it recommendable and accessible for everyone.

Ciutadella is the second most important city on Menorca. Here, as in Maó, you can enjoy beaches with fine, white sand and particularly clear, tranquil water. Some of these spectacular coves are Cala Blanca, Cala Carbó, Cala en Blanes, Cala en Forcat. It is truly incredible to be present in the marvellous corners of Ciutadella: it has a small natural harbour which is sheltered from the north wind. Other typical characteristics are its numerous beautiful beaches and its narrow streets with strange names, such as Que no passa ('Uncrossable', or Azucaque) and Ses Voltes ('The Arches').

The village of Fornells is located in the bay with the same name, on the northern part of the island. It is a nice place to take a stroll and to stop and have a drink on a terrace with nice views. It has a permanent population of 1000, although this number is increased considerably in the summer. In the commercial and fishing port, owned by the Autonomous Community, there are 121 moorings one to two metres deep.

The Illa d’en Colom is a 59-hectare islet which is located just 200 metres from the north-east coast of the island of Menorca. It was once used as a leper colony. One part of the islet was used for growing crops, and mining was also attempted at various sites. The vegetation is composed of the Launaea cervicornis community, a species which develops spiny “cushions”. Amongst the most interesting plants is the endemic bush Daphne rodriguezii, which was discovered and documented by the naturalist Joan Joaquín Rodríguez Femenias. As for the fauna, Illa d’en Colom has a number of seabirds. The islet has two paradisiacal beaches: Els Tamarells and El Arenal d’en Moro. The two beaches are located on the western coast of the island, facing the coast of Menorca. This location keeps them protected from the north wind, which means that they frequently become refuges for boats. The sand is relatively fine for beaches on the northern coast of Menorca, and the water is blue and crystalline.

Sailing without hurry towards Maó, where we will spend the night, we can stop in the cove of Sa Mesquida, one of the favourites of the people of Maó. There are submerged rocks, so entry into the cove must be done with caution. The cove contains a pleasant beach and a number of fishing boats. It is a good place to stop to eat or go swimming.