11 Things to Do in Menorca in March

At this time of the year Menorca has the ideal conditions for you to enjoy your stay on the island to the maximum, because it is not too hot yet and there is not a large number of tourists. What's more, travelling to Minorca in March will give you the chance to make plans that you wouldn't be able to make at any other time of the year. Are you ready to discover all that Minorca has to offer in March? Here we go!

Winter is synonymous with stronger tides that mean a much more aggressive swell on the coasts of all European beaches, from the Baltic to the Mediterranean.

However, this can be incredibly favourable for you if you enjoy surfing, as the beaches in the north and south of Menorca allow you to enjoy conditions that only exist during this time of year.

Add to that the fact that in March the water temperature is warm enough that you won't feel the winter chill when surfing, but there's still the swell you need for a unique day's sport.

Enjoy other water activities

Menorca is a paradise for water activities and March, as it is not yet high season, can be an ideal time to do them:

• Take a boat trip around Menorca to explore the coast, dive into the Mediterranean Sea and enjoy some of the most beautiful coves on the island.
• Take a kayak tour around Menorca and reach unique places, only accessible by sea.
• Celebrate your diving baptism in Menorca and make your trip an absolutely unforgettable experience.

The old town of Menorca's citadel is one of the places you can't skip on your itinerary of things to do in Menorca in March. It is on the west coast, and its beautiful harbour usually adorns most of the postcards sold to tourists of this Balearic island.

I recommend that you wander through its streets to get the real essence of the place. At the same time, this won't be a headache, as the fact that you've chosen March for your trip means you'll be virtually alone with the locals, who are internationally renowned for the warmth of their hospitality.

The island's capital, Mahon, is another unmissable part of your March trip to Menorca, as it is the second largest natural harbour on the planet. The architecture of the place is dreamy, and if you're a history buff, you'll notice details left over from the time when it was the second British shipyard built beyond its geographical borders. I recommend booking a guided tour of Mahon so you won't miss a thing.

If you intend to spend the month of March in Minorca, you have to include in your plans a visit to some of the unspoilt beaches that abound all over the island. As the island is a protected Biosphere Reserve, you can find paradisiacal spots in both the north and south of the island.

Most of the beaches are likely to **be empty or almost empty,**as this is the low season for tourists. This is ideal for enjoying them at your own pace.

If you want to visit as many coves as possible, I recommend two plans:

• Book a boat trip to the northern coves, where you will discover the most iconic coves such as Cala Pregonda, Playa de Cavalleria or Fornells.
• Book a boat trip to the southern coves, where you will discover magical coves such as Cala'n Bosch, Es Talaier, Turqueta, Macarella, Galdana, Trebaluger or Mitjana.

Just as the meat of the Vedella Vermella is a gastronomic protagonist on the island, so are the cheeses. To be more specific, Mahón cheese is known throughout the country for its quality, as well as its peculiar texture and flavour.

Luckily for you, March in Menorca is also synonymous with being able to take advantage of the direct release of these cheeses from the ripening cellars at the local farms, as these places were busy all winter long with the cured and semi-cured cheeses.

And if you love not only to see, but also to do and learn, booking a Mahón cheese workshop can be a highly recommended experience for you.

It is possible to walk all the way around the island in March, and you can do so thanks to the Camí de Cavalls, a 185 km long trail that runs along the entire coastline, passing through farming areas, beaches, coves, wetlands and ravines.

You choose the stage of the trail you want to enjoy, as there is no specific beginning or end. It is advisable to take water and food with you. In addition, a towel would be very useful, as it is very likely that you will be interested in bathing in one of the captivating beaches along the route.

The lack of tourists and the balance between sunshine and moderate temperatures will also make the experience of hiking the Camí de Cavals unforgettable. Above all, the comfort you'll feel along the way will influence your ability to keep walking and discover many more landscapes in a single day.

Travel the trails in a jeep

This fantastic Menorca route can also be done on a jeep safari. Get your adrenaline pumping as you travel along the rural roads of this area and enjoy some of the best sunsets on the island. Do you dare?

If you start the month of March in Minorca, you'll have the chance to celebrate Balearic Day anywhere on the island. Starting on the 1st of March, and extending its activities for at least another week, this is a date commemorating the creation of the statute of autonomy of these Mediterranean islands under Spanish jurisdiction.

The activities available range from cultural events in the squares and museums of the different Minorcan towns and cities, to other private celebrations in restaurants and hotels. It is an excellent opportunity to party and to take a good gastronomic tour of the Menorcan offer.

Gastronomic variety is one of the distinctive aspects of Menorcan culture, and Vedella Vermella meat is a fundamental part of the culinary universe of this corner of the Balearic Islands.

Planning a visit to Menorca in March is an excellent opportunity to sample dishes that include this veal in different variations and cuts. During this month a gastronomic festival is organised in which different restaurants on the island take part. Moreover, in general, it is a topic on everyone's lips when deciding what to eat during this month of the year.

Another must for your March visit to Minorca is to try to get to the Mirador del Toro viewpoint, located at the highest point of the island, 358 metres above sea level. This site offers panoramic views of Menorca, and even if the sky is clear, you will be able to see the neighbouring island of Mallorca.

Once you have finished your visit, you can take the car to go to Binibèquer Vell, which is a very authentic village that stands out for the architecture of its buildings based on traditional Menorcan fishermen's houses. All the walls are white, and accommodation and gastronomy abound in this part of the island.

The best thing about the whole thing is that by choosing March in Menorca as your travel date you won't have to queue for a seat for lunch and you won't have to worry about making reservations too far in advance at hotels in the area.

In Cala de Porter, located in the south of the island, you will find the Cova d'en Xoroi, a natural cave formed inside a cliff named after a pirate who took refuge in it for decades.

It is quite a touristy place, so getting there by car won't be a problem, as there are plenty of signs. It's a good idea to go there in the evening to stay overnight, as the moon sets over the sky and the sunsets are worthy of a painting. The grotto is also one of the most emblematic discotheques in Menorca, and in March you'll have a bit more freedom to enjoy it to the fullest with all your fellow travellers.

It gets quite cold, especially during the nights from January to March, as the wind blows right off the cliff, so it's best to prevent any discomfort by bringing a back-up coat.

It's a bit unusual, but if you like to break out of the mould and get to know those unconventional corners of a place, then the Naveta de Tudons is the perfect place for you. At the same time, March makes it an ideal place for your travel itinerary, as the moderate temperatures won't cause the heat spikes that tourists usually experience in this corner of the island.

It consists of a funerary monument, and as strange as it may sound, it is one of the most important pre-Christian sites in this corner of Europe. It dates from a period estimated to be between 1,400 and 900 BC.

In fact, this site is so valuable, that by being there in March in Menorca, visiting the ruins, you would be supporting a place that is being evaluated for World Heritage status.

If we're talking about probabilities, it's a little more likely that Semana Santa will fall at the end of March in Menorca. That means that the Catholic brotherhoods that have a presence on the island will be holding their respective processions in most of the villages in the area, from north to south, and from east to west.

So, if this is something that interests you, you will be able to see these traditions that have medieval origins and are a pretty fair perspective on what this week of Catholicism means to the local population.

On the other hand, all the recommendations in this list are feasible and convenient for you because of the conditions that are presented during this month for tourism within Menorca.

And, as everything in this life, there are more appropriate times than others to make decisions. So March in Menorca stands out as your best option among other times of the year due to the following factors:

• The weather at the time: you're probably thinking that as it's still winter, it's a bad idea. But the reality is that the water in that section of the Mediterranean has already warmed up enough to be quite pleasant, and the persistent Balearic sunshine will keep you comfortable without having to suffer the extreme high temperatures of summer.
• The number of visitors: perhaps this is the decisive point, as March in Menorca is synonymous with being able to enjoy all the activities the island has to offer without having to endure the large groups of tourists that flood the streets and beaches at the height of summer.
• It cuts down on your budget: airfares and hotel booking costs are cheaper in the low season. So by setting your trip for March in Menorca you will have significant savings to hand compared to planning an identical trip in July or August.