🥾 Camí de Cavalls
Historic 185 km coastal trail encircling Menorca, Spain
📋 Fast Facts
- 185 kilometers (115 miles) of marked trail circling the island of Menorca
- Divided into 20 stages with varying difficulty levels
- Established in the 14th century for military coastal patrol; reopened as public trail in 2010
- Well-marked with red and white signs; traverses cliffs, beaches, forests, and archaeological sites
The Camí de Cavalls is a historic coastal trail that circumnavigates the island of Menorca in Spain's Balearic Islands. Originally established in the 14th century as a military route for mounted patrols defending against invasion, the path fell into disrepair over centuries. Following sustained local campaigning, it was officially reopened to the public in 2010 as a managed hiking route. The trail name translates from Catalan as "Path of Horses," echoing its original equestrian purpose ...