How to move around Menorca? Complete guide: car, bus, cab and other options.
Getting around Menorca is one of the most common doubts of those who visit the island for the first time. Distances seem short, but the reality is that Menorca is full of beaches, rural roads, hidden coves and areas poorly connected by public transport. Therefore, choosing the right way to get around can make the difference between a comfortable vacation… or the opposite.
In this guide we explain you all the available options to move around Menorca -bus, cab, bicycle, excursions- and we tell you why the rental car is by far the most practical alternative for most travelers.
Getting around Menorca by bus
Public transport in Menorca connects the main towns: Maó, Ciutadella, Alaior, Es Mercadal, Es Castell and Sant Lluís.
However:
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Hours are reduced in the off-season.
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They do not reach most of the virgin coves.
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To go from one point to another, it is often necessary to make transfers through Maó or Ciutadella.
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Not practical for families or travelers with little time.
It is an economical option, but very limited for those who want to explore the island freely.
Cab: comfortable, but expensive for routes.
Cabs work well and are reliable, but their cost increases rapidly:
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The trips between coves are usually long.
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Many rural roads do not have collection points.
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In high season there may be long waits.
Ideal for occasional trips, but not practical to move every day.
Bicycles: only for the most prepared.
Menorca is beautiful by bike, but also:
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Very mountainous in some areas.
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Narrow roads with no shoulder.
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Not recommended for families or long trips.
Perfect for short routes, but not as primary transportation.
Organized excursions: good option, but not very flexible
The excursions allow you to visit beaches, lighthouses or villages without worrying about anything.
The downside is clear:
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You cannot choose schedules.
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You cannot change plans.
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Sometimes they include stops that do not interest you.
Comfortable, yes, but not free.
And the rental car? The most convenient, fast and flexible option
Renting a car in Menorca is the most practical option for most travelers, both in summer and winter.
These are the main advantages:
You reach all the coves (including the virgin ones).
Most of the beautiful beaches and coves are only accessible:
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on rural roads,
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from remote parking lots,
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or by sections of the Camí de Cavalls.
The bus does not arrive and a cab is very expensive.
With a car, you can reach:
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Mitjana Cove
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Turqueta Cove
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Macarella (in high season from authorized parking)
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Es Talaier
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Binibeca
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Son Bou
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Pregonda Cove
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Tortuga Cove
There is simply no comparison.
Saving time … and money
Getting around by cab or excursions ends up being much more expensive than a car, especially:
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families with children,
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groups of 3-5 people,
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stays of several days,
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travelers who want to see the whole island.
A car allows you to make the most of each day without wasting hours waiting and transferring.
Total freedom to decide your plan
Menorca is full of corners that do not appear in guidebooks: viewpoints, villages, lighthouses, small beaches…
With a car you can:
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change beaches if there is wind,
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stop to take pictures wherever you want,
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dining in another town without thinking about schedules,
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improvise routes along the Camí de Cavalls,
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discover sites that only locals know about.
It is the option best suited to a trip with unforeseen events (especially the Tramontana wind).
Ideal for traveling with family or friends
Baby strollers, backpacks, beach toys, umbrella, food, water…
Moving around Menorca as a family without a car is very uncomfortable.
With car:
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you can carry everything you need,
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the children sleep during the trip,
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you can change beaches if they get tired,
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you can choose more comfortable cleats for children.
Comfort at any time of the year
In low season:
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buses reduce schedules,
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some villages are disconnected,
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many travelers come for work or telecommuting,
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there is more calm on the roads.
In winter, a car becomes practically indispensable.
In short, moving around Menorca by bus, cab or excursions is possible, but very limited.
If your intention is to discover the island without haste, visit its most beautiful beaches and take advantage of your time, the rental car is the most flexible, fast and economical option.
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