Ferry to Menorca
Menorca is the most low-key of the Balearic Islands, with exquisite beaches and historic towns rather than world famous nightclubs.
The island boasts beautiful shorelines, ranging from calm seawater pools suitable for children to secluded coves with rocks to dive from.
There are 2 ports in Menorca. Ciutadella port is located on the west coast of Menorca and Mahon port is located along the east coast. Ciutadella ferry port is the most popular in Menorca, with 13 daily sailings and ferry connections from Alcudia, Barcelona and Toulon.
Although it cannot compete with Ibiza’s nightlife, Menorca’s vibrant bars and restaurants are certainly worth a visit. For example, ‘Cova d’en Xorio’ nestles inside caves high above the sea in Cala en Porter and is the perfect bar for drinking in a gorgeous sunset. A local favourite drink is gin mixed with bitter lemon known as a ‘pomada’.
A great time to see Ciutadella is during the energetic ‘Festes de Sant Joan’ in late June. A three day festival which involves men parading sheep, riding well-groomed horses, jousting and firework displays.
If visiting the capital in the east, Mahon, then a trip to nearby Fort Marlborough is a must. Built in the 18th Century by the British, this landmark gives a fascinating insight into Menorca’s colonial past.
Barcelona, Valencia and Mallorca provide ferry routes taking you to Ciutadella and Mahon. Sailing from Alcudia and Palma in Mallorca lasts around 2 hours with frequent services. The port in Barcelona offers high speed ferries to Ciutadella and Mahon, whilst ferries from Valencia take around half a day with 1 sailing a week.
Day Trips to Menorca
- Alcudia to Ciutadella ferry - 1 hour
- Barcelona to Ciutadella ferry - 3 hours 30 mins
Prices for the ferry to Menorca might change depending on the season you want to travel. Cheap ferry tickets are typically available during off peak, outside of the high season. Please visit our special offers page to find all the latest ferry discounts.
Which ferry companies go to Menorca?
There are 5 popular ferry operators for Menorca. These include Balearia, Trasmeditteranea, Menorca Lines, FRS Iberia, Corsica Ferries and Grandi Navi Veloci.
How long is the ferry to Menorca?
Ferries to Menorca can take between 1 and 15 hours depending on the route. This route takes approximately 1.5 hours. Ferries to Menorca from France take approximately 12 hours and ferries to Menorca from Spain can take between 4-7 hours in crossing time.