Go Slow on Menorca

Tour Code: ESP67

An 8-day holiday of gentle daily excursions in search of the exciting wildlife of this beautiful Mediterranean island.

£2,095

Flight Inclusive

£1,895

Land Only

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Carbon Footprint

617kg CO2e

With International Flights

212.1kg CO2e

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Highlights

Vetches, Cistus, gladioli and Alyssum among the colourful dune flora
Balearic specialities and Menorcan endemics among a host of wild flowers
Europe’s only sedentary population of Egyptian Vulture (40 breeding pairs)
Eleonora’s & Red-footed Falcons
Purple, Night & Squacco Herons among a wealth of wetland birds
Moustached Warbler now breeding on the island
Prehistoric human sites & relics
The island produces some excellent gin!
Led by an expert naturalist guide

Summary

Menorca (Minorca) is the most easterly and greenest of the Balearic Islands. Its rugged northern coast has a specialised flora and splendid displays of wild flowers in spring, as well as several wetland areas which are important for birds. We will be based for the week in a beautifully restored 18th century Menorcan farmhouse set in 10 hectares of countryside. From here we will explore the island’s stretches of coast, woodland and wetlands by gentle daily walks in search of Menorca’s special birds, flowers and culture.

Outline Itinerary

Day

Fly Mahon and transfer to Matchani Gran

Days

2 - 7

Daily birdwatching and botanical excursions all over Menorca from our base near Mahon

Day

Inbound flights

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What's Included?

Food

All meals are included starting with dinner on Day 1 and ending with breakfast on Day 8

Accommodation

A beautifully restored 18th century Menorcan farmhouse set in 10 hectares of tranquil countryside. All rooms with private facilities.

Reviews

P. S, Wiltshire, Apr '26, Jun 2026

In one week we saw a lot of different habitats and were also given a feel for the amazing history and vibrant towns of the island. The boat trip to see the birds being ringed was a special treat. In one week we saw a lot of different habitats and were also given a feel for the amazing history and vibrant towns of the island. The boat trip to see the birds being ringed was a special treat.

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C. C. Oregon, Apr '26, Apr 2026

Javi was excellent. He knows his island and loves the birds and the history and the plants. He was observant of and sensitive to the individual needs of the participants and subtly cared for those needs. He was very competent at on the scene problem solving and adapted the itinerary as circumstances dictated.

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P. H, Warwickshire, Apr '26, Apr 2026

Yola (the hotel owner) is a wonderful host nothing is too much trouble. She makes you feel very welcome. Javier is a fantastic leader. Full of enthusiasm and boundless energy. Nothing was too much trouble. His knowledge on birds, plants and his beloved Menorca is amazing. The bird ringing has to be the highlight for me.

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F. S & E. S, London, Apr '26, Apr 2026

The combination of birding, botany and local culture was excellent and made for a most interesting trip. Javier has a phenomenal knowledge of the flora and fauna on the island. He is a charismatic character, always positive , full of fun and really made the holiday for all of us. The visit to the bird ringing centre on the island was an amazing experience.

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R.L., East Sussex, Nov 25, Nov 2025

The guides were excellent and the holiday was just the right balance between birds, insects, plants and general touring including the archaeological sites for me. There was also just enough time to relax and fit in some beach swimming. The organisation from the office was excellent with detailed information about the tour and clear instructions for joining. Naturetrek's guides are very high calibre naturalists, and the outings are always well chosen.

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Dates & Prices

2027

Flight Inclusive

£2,095

Land Only

£1,895

Single Supplement

£345

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader

Javier Mendez

Javier is an expert ornithologist on Menorca and has authored The Winter Atlas of the Birds of Menorca 2007-11, The Breeding Bird Atlas of the Albufera des Grau National Park, New contributions to the knowledge of breeding birds of Menorca (Balearic Islands) 1997-2011 and numerous other titles.

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader

Javier Mendez

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Tour Leader

Javier Mendez

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

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2028

Flight Inclusive

£2,195

Land Only

£1,995

Single Supplement

£345

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Book Now

Flight Inclusive

£2,195

Land Only

£1,995

Single Supplement

£345

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Book Now

Flight Inclusive

£2,195

Land Only

£1,995

Single Supplement

£345

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Book Now

Flight Inclusive

£2,195

Land Only

£1,995

Single Supplement

£345

Regional Departures

Would you rather depart from an airport closer to you? Give us a call at 1-844-433-9473 and we'll see what we can do.

Book Now

Prefer to Travel in a Private Group?

For any interested natural history club or society, we can arrange for a private departure of this tour.

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