Best sunset spots in Menorca

When the sunlight begins to change colour over the calm sea and the last birdsong is heard, the most special moment of the day has arrived: the sunset.

Watching the sunset in Menorca is something spectacular and unique, and I can remember few places where I have had this same feeling. A whole palette of orange colours reflecting on the sea in a moment as simple as it is beautiful, and to enjoy it like a local, here are the 5 best places to watch the sunset in Menorca.

Taking a boat trip around Menorca is a plan that should be included in every trip to this marvellous Balearic island. There are many possibilities and options to enjoy this experience, but of all of them I recommend this special trip around Menorca by catamaran.

Both because of the small number of people that can fit on the catamaran compared to the crowded boat trips you can find on the island, and because of the special and unique way of sailing on the catamaran following the direction of the wind, which adds a certain element of surprise to the trip, this excursion will become one of your favourite moments of your visit to Menorca.

This excursion can be done early in the morning or at sunset, and logically I recommend the option to see the magical sunset from the sea, but as it is a flexible option you decide how to combine it with the rest of your plans in Menorca. For your information, the trip lasts 5 hours and the price of the experience is £39

In case you want to explore other possibilities for a sunset boat trip in Menorca, you can read the following article where I tell you everything you need to know: Boat tours in Menorca.

How to get there

This catamaran experience, like many others, departs from Fornells, in the north of Menorca. The only way to get there from Ciutadella or Mahón is by car.

There is no better place in Menorca to enjoy the sunset. Pont d'en Gil is a natural rock bridge that juts out into the sea and leaves an opening from which, with the right position, it is possible to see the sun set into the water.

You can cross the bridge to take some beautiful photos and admire the immensity of the sea and then open a bottle of wine or a few beers to toast the last light of the day.

If you feel like extending your trip to Pont d'en Gil a little, you can go a couple of hours earlier and follow the Camí de Cavalls to the Punta Nati lighthouse, a beautiful early 20th century construction, and on the way you can walk through a deserted landscape that at times will give you the sensation of having been transported to a remote part of the world.

Alternatively, from the Punta Nati lighthouse you can also enjoy a spectacular sunset.

Another option that I would definitely recommend is to go by boat to Pont d'en Gil|et, on an excursion in which you will also take the opportunity to take a tour around Ciutadella, enjoying the impressive views of the cathedral and admiring the Cap d'Artrux lighthouse in the distance.

How to get there

On foot or by bicycle from Cala en Blanes (Ciutadella). You can also get there by car or motorbike, and going by boat to Pont d'en Gil is a beautiful experience.

The charm of the Balearic Islands, and even more so of Menorca, lies in its beaches and beautiful coves with crystal clear waters and pristine sand. There are many of them from which to witness an unforgettable sunset, but none like Son Bou beach.

Along this extensive beach you can find a place from which to turn a plan as simple as sitting on your towel with a small picnic, even lighting a few candles and opening a bottle of champagne, into one of the best moments of your holiday.

For the unobstructed views you'll have of the sunset and the grandeur of the open sky in front of your eyes over the endless sea, and for the fiery red colour of the scene just before nightfall, watching the sunset on Son Bou beach is something you not only have to do at least once on a trip to Menorca, but at least once in your life.

By the way, if you have already seen the sunset from the south of the island, you have the option of taking a Jeep excursion to the northern beaches of Menorca with Safari, a very complete experience in which you will visit a private ranch and enjoy the sunset from the Cape of Cavalleria.

How to get there

Son Bou beach is in the south of the island, more or less between Mahón and Ciutadella. A car is essential to get there from either town, with a half hour's drive in both cases.

Alex's Traveller Tip

Try to get to the sunset two hours before sunset, which will allow you to get a spot before the crowds arrive.

Although the sunset views are not as spectacular as other spots in Menorca, the 'vibe' of the Hola Ola beach bar makes it one of the top places to enjoy the last part of the day with relaxing music, tropical drinks, and benches and lawns to sit on with your partner or friends.

The hippie look of the place, which is next to the beach, plus the varied cocktail menu with some dishes to share and nibble on, make Hola Ola one of the favourite places for locals and travellers alike to enjoy the afternoon.

Before you decide to go, I think it is necessary to point out that it is not a very 'friendly' bar to go to with children, as there is nothing to keep them entertained and perhaps the atmosphere is not the most suitable for them.

How to get there

Hola Ola is in Cala Blanca, a 7 minute drive from Ciutadella heading south. You can get there by bike relatively easily too, with a short 15 minute ride along a road or path.

Cala Morell has, in a way, a bit of the essence of Santorini: streets of little white houses running along the mountainside, to reach a cove enclosed by twin cliffs framing one of the most beautiful sunsets in all of Menorca.

What makes the sunset at Cala Morell special is that the silhouettes of the cliffs are drawn on the horizon against the light as the sun begins to set, so you will enjoy a different view to the typical postcard of the last light of day.

Another advantage is that it is a much lesser-known spot from which to watch the sunset than other more typical ones, such as the Punta Nati lighthouse, Cala Blanca or Castell de Sant Nicolau, which, although they are still places from which to witness a wonderful sunset, the large number of people who go there can make the experience less intimate and special.

How to get there

Cala Morell is a 15-minute drive from Ciutadella (you can also walk there if you want the full hippie experience, but it's a two-hour drive on a car road, which is not recommended).