Things To Do in Playa de Fornells

Fornells might be small, but the restaurant helping is generous. In fact, the whole harbour is lined with waterfront eateries – most of which serve the local dish, caldereta de langosta, or lobster stew. If you fancy something less pricey, rice in shellfish, mussels, and octopus meatballs also grace most of the menus.

Go east along the north coast and stop off in unspoilt Cala Morell. There’s great snorkelling from the rocks on its beach, but the big highlight here is the impressive collection of prehistoric caves. Dating from the late Bronze Age, you can check out around 14 of these man-made caves. Inside the circular chambers, you’ll clock windows, chimneys and sleeping areas, along with elaborately carved motifs.

Cala Tirant’s beach is backed by dunes. What’s more, the whole area is a nature reserve brimming with birds. Pack the binoculars and you can spot Booted Eagles, Sardinian Warblers and Egyptian Vultures. Head west from the beach and you’ll come across a string of Menorca’s virgin beaches – known for their lack of sunbathers and unspoilt beauty.

You’ll come across a handful of shops for buying essentials or souvenirs in Playa de Fornells. If you want a more full-on experience, head to Mahon – about half an hour’s drive away. Here, mansions and pavement cafés mingle with street markets – one of which is housed in a former 17th-century convent. Walk off the tapas by bartering under the cloisters for cheese, wine and the island’s favourite tipple, gin.