Route of the Coves: shall we travel to Menorca?
Minorca claims us. It is the arrival of good weather and thinking of the island, with its turquoise and transparent waters and those walks to any cliff to see it at sunset. If you are thinking of traveling to the island, we will soon suggest a route for you to explore by sea.
We talk about the Caves Route , one of the best kept secrets of Menorcans, which we now also share with you. If you are a fan of the island, it is possible that you already know it or have heard of it, if not, take note. It is a stretch of spectacular beauty (which is not in Menorca) that runs through a small part of the south coast of the island. From Cala en Porter to Cales Coves , a set of protected coves between the cliffs, all of them in the municipality of Alaior.
Why is it so special? First of all, because it is a short-distance section that is not very crowded due to its difficult access in any other way than a kayak, and because of its great beauty. From this route you can see the mythical Cova d'en Xoroi , cliffs over 60 meters high, the Cova de la Llum , the Cova Sant Josep with its giant stalactites, an enigmatic cave that remains next to it without an official name, the Raco d'en Pudent and finally, Cales Coves , with its Necropolis of almost a hundred caves in its cliffs; in addition to being able to snorkel in its crystal clear and turquoise waters.
Cova de la Llum.
“Also, if the conditions are right, you go beyond Cales Coves, which by the way It is an iconic cove due to the fact that it is one of the cradles of nudism and the 'hippie' movement in the Mediterranean ”. This is how the new company Rutas Kayak Menorca explains it, specializing in active tourism and for all budgets in Menorca. A company that is launching kayak guides for this magnificent route this season.
Its two founding partners, Gabriel and Jordi Llambias, are two brothers from Barcelona, grandchildren of a Menorcan, who want to spread their passion for the island through active tourism. “Those of us who are locals have known these "secrets" all our lives, but it has been in the last five years that kayak rental companies have realized that It is an ideal route for tourism , since it is spectacular, no previous experience is needed and it is of low difficulty”.
The Route of the Caves can only be done by sea , because the cliffs in this section are completely vertical, so it is not possible to access the sea by descending them. “ Kayaks are ideal for their small size , and also because they do not pollute as fuels are not used. Small boats (maximum seven meters in length) can also access the Cova de la Llum, which is the most accessible”, they add.
The duration of the excursion is 3.30h . And it is important to understand that it is not 3:30 a.m. of rowing, but rather you stop in the caves, you can take photos, stay in Cales Coves to take a bath and snorkel.
"Definitely, the fact that it is for almost all ages (only children under 4 years old are not admitted) and visiting virgin places makes it truly special. The route includes, in addition to the kayak, life jacket, paddle, waterproof bag to store the mobile phone and personal belongings, a qualified and safe guide. The groups, in our case, there are only eight kayaks per departure so that the client receives the most personalized treatment possible. Cancellation is free if canceled more than 7 days in advance”.