Minorca offers unbeatable opportunities to combine sport with the enjoyment of nature.
Lovers of the sea have a wide range of activities open to them, from swimming in any
of the coves on the island to specific activities such as windsurfing, sailing,
water-skiing , fishing, lateen sailing or scuba diving. There are also boat trips around
the island and trips to the main points of interest on the coast. Urbanizations offer
various services: diving centres (from beginners to advanced), windsurfing centres
(Fornells is the best known) as well as the possibility of enjoying other water sports and
activities. Other marinas are located in harbours around the island, such as Maó, Addaia,
Fornells, Ciutadella or Cala'n Bosch as well as in other smaller locations.
Horse-riding is available in any of the numerous racecourses and riding centres on the
island, especially in Maó, Ferreries and Ciutadella. Pony-trekking across rural tracks and
roads is an interesting way of enjoying riding whilst observing nature. Horse-lovers can
also enjoy harness races at the Maó and Ciutadella racecourses.
Cycling is possible on a large number of rural minor roads. There are guided tours,
programmed excursions or freestyle routes. There are also specific hiking and trekking
routes that allow one to enjoy nature and the island's landscape or bird-watching and
observing natural habitats.
For camping enthusiasts there is a campsite at Son Bou and another situated on the
road to Cala Galdana, called S'Atalaia. Camping in nature areas of special interest is
prohibited.
Sports centres, public swimming pools, tennis courts and other facilities offer a wide
range of sporting activities in all the municipalities of the island and in the majority
of the urbanizations. Also, cricket can be played in Sant Lluís!
Radio controlled model aircraft is another interesting option. Light aircraft rental,
if one is in possession of the appropriate licence, is available or flight trips to enjoy
the island from the sky. The latter is available for groups of up to six people. All the
above are available at the Aeroclub, located between Maó and Sant Lluís.
The coast, as well as the interior, offers possibilities for potholing, thanks to the
large number of caves that exist in the cliffs and in the gullies.
For golf enthusiasts, Minorca has one nine hole golf course in the urbanization of
Son Parc on the northern coast.
To the above activities and possibilities in Minorca , one must point out hiking, that
continues to attract more people because Minorca is an ideal location. Indeed, at present,
a law is being passed regarding the "Camí de Cavalls", a walkway that goes all around the
coastline of the island.