Minorca, discover a destination to delight the senses
Minorca is an ideal family destination, a pleasant and attractive island with peaceful countryside that makes it possible to relax and switch off in one of the best cared-for corners of the Mediterranean.
This destination is aware of the need to be accessible to visitors and so is increasingly adapting and collecting information to offer tourists and residents.
You can come by air or by sea: Mahón airport offers appropriate accessibility and has a Without Barriers assistance service. If you come to Ciutadella by ship, it is important to find out about the accessibility of the ships of the two companies that cover the route as not all of the ferries are accessible. Similarly, if you come by car, it is important to note which of the ships have a lift from the vehicle deck. Both companies—Trasmediterránea and Balearia—have specific information about their ships and can give advice on the best travel options.
Once on the island there are numerous itineraries you can follow, virtually from March to October. In Ciutadella, the route known as the Camí de Baix is very pleasant. This runs all the way through the natural harbour of the island’s former capital on flat land without hills until you reach the Castle of San Nicolás from which, on a clear day, you can see the largest island in the Balearics, Majorca. If you go as far as the marina, this can be accessed by stairs or by descending at the side of the vehicle access road. This is steep but is can easily be managed if you have a mobility scooter, electric wheelchair or help. The port has several restaurants with a ground floor or first floor where you can relax while you enjoy the traditional lobster caldereta stew or other typical Minorcan dishes.
After lunch, you can go back up to explore the old town, starting in the Plaza d’es Born which hosts a market on Saturday mornings (this can be accessed using the ramp located on one of its sides), admire the façade of the city hall and then carry on along Avenida Constitució to Ses Voltes. During this tour you can see a variety of classical buildings, do some shopping and visit Ciutadella Cathedral which has an accessible side entrance. Ciutadella tourist information office has prepared a document with accessibility information about the island’s beaches and resources. You can download it here.
In the Handitur video you can see Cala Santandria’s accessibility, a beach prepared with walkways, technical assistance and assistance with bathing, as well as adapted toilets and showers.
To finish the day, we recommend visiting Artutx lighthouse, located about 8 km south of Ciutadella. This has an unpaved carpark without marked spaces but with enough room if you arrive ahead of sunset.
The premises can be accessed using a ramp and once there you can visit the interior of the ground floor of the lighthouse or sit on the terrace to enjoy a stunning sunset.
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