Beaches and coves
One of the most spectacular urban beaches on the island is Cala Galdana, located in the southern part of Ferreries. With 450 metres of fine white sand and clear blue waters, this popular beach has many many charming places to eat and drink while you spend a long day enjoying the sunshine. The natural coves of Menorca are stunning, and Cala Mitjana, one of Ferreries virgin beaches, is particularly breath taking. Crystal clear blue water surrounded by cliffs covered in typical Mediterranean forest and vegetation mean a day spent relaxing and exploring this cove is a must.
Eating and Drinking
There are numerous eateries dotted around the town of Ferreries with a great choice of cuisine for any occasion. From local tapas cafes to upmarket restaurants and pizzarias. There are a few bars and pubs in the town, some with terrace seating where the locals gather to socialise into the night. Cala Galdana is also home to a great choice of restaurants and beachside chiringuitos serving freshly caught fish, local tapas and Menorcan specialities, a great way to finish off a day spent relaxing on the beach.
Exploring nature
Set in a valley, if there's one thing that the municipality of Ferreries can boast about, it's the beauty of its natural landscape. The northern part in particular is quite rugged and has some of the highest peaks and hills on the island. There are paths from the town to a number of beautiful viewing points, such as the S'Ermita de Ferreries where there are views of the south coast beyond the town below.
The Cami Real (Kings Road) leads from Ferreries and this is the road that used to join Ciutadella to Mahon in the middle ages, and today is a pathway that joins Ferreries to Ciutadella. Excellent for walking and cycling there is plenty to see along the way where humans have left their mark over the centuries as well as the lovely Menorcan landscape. The Barranc de Algendar is the most spectacular ravine on the island and it leads from Ferreries to Cala Galdana. It is a nature reserve that is home to many species of flora and fauna due to the springs that feed a stream all year round. Because of the availability of water, many ancient settlements were built in the area and the remains of these can still be seen today.
History
Nearby in the surrounding countryside there are a number of prehistoric sites. Santa Àgueda is the second highest peak on Menorca and the ruins of a castle dating back to the 13th century sit on the top. Pair a visit to one of these incredible historic sites with on of the many walks through the beautiful landscape around Ferreries where you can see caves, historic landmarks, preserved natural habitats hosting hundreds of different kinds of flowers and enjoy travelling along the same routes and ravines that travellers have taken for centuries.
