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The Camí de Cavalls is an ancient path, in length, that encircles the island of
It is widely accepted that the Camí de Cavalls was built in order to connect the watchtowers,
File:Indicación del Camí de Cavalls (31 de julio de 2015, Maó) 03.jpg, Camí de Cavalls sign. Stage 1, Carrer d'Isabel II,
Official website ''Camí de Cavalls''
Consell Insular de Menorca
Official map ''Camí de Cavalls''
Fundació Foment del Turisme de Menorca
Consell Insular de Menorca
Web ''Track''
Editorial Alpina, update june 2014 {{DEFAULTSORT:Cami de Cavalls Geography of Menorca
Menorca
Menorca or Minorca (from la, Insula Minor, , smaller island, later ''Minorica'') is one of the Balearic Islands located in the Mediterranean Sea belonging to Spain. Its name derives from its size, contrasting it with nearby Majorca. Its capi ...
, Spain
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, national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond")
, national_anthem = (English: "Royal March")
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. This long-distance walking route is the GR 223 of the Senderos de Gran Recorrido network in Spain
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, national_motto = ''Plus ultra'' (Latin)(English: "Further Beyond")
, national_anthem = (English: "Royal March")
, i ...
that connects some of the most inaccessible beaches of Menorca
This is a list of Menorcan beaches:
Beaches by municipality
Ciutadella
* Cala Pilar
* Algaiarens
* Platja d'es Bots
* Cala Morell
*Cala en Forcat
* Cala en Blanes
*Cala des Frares
*Sa Caleta
*Cala Santandría
* Sa Caleta den Gorries
*Cala Bl ...
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History
It is widely accepted that the Camí de Cavalls was built in order to connect the watchtowers, fortress
A fortification is a military construction or building designed for the defense of territories in warfare, and is also used to establish rule in a region during peacetime. The term is derived from Latin ''fortis'' ("strong") and ''facere'' ...
es and cannons distributed along the coast of the island and to make the transport of troops and artillery easier. However, the date of its origin is not so clear. The most accepted theory attributes it to the French invaders during the different periods they lived in the island, but according to some studies, it could have been created in the 14th century.
Since its original function was the defence and the control of the island, it was patrolled by soldiers mounted on Menorquin horses, hence the word ''cavalls'' (meaning "horses" in Catalan) in the name of the path.
Restoration
During decades part of the path belonged to private properties and could not be used by everybody. However, after an agreement between the island's government and the landlords, the path became public. Then, the Government started the restoration of the whole path, spending €934,977.37 in a first stage and €800,159 in a second stage completed in May 2011.Stages
The path is divided in 20 different stages, each of them between 5 and 14 km. All the start and arrival points can be gained access to by road traffic, making possible to cover only one or some stages of the path at a time.Port Mahon
A port is a maritime facility comprising one or more wharves or loading areas, where ships load and discharge cargo and passengers. Although usually situated on a sea coast or estuary, ports can also be found far inland, such as Ham ...
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File:Indicación del Camí de Cavalls (31 de julio de 2015, Maó) 01.jpg, Camí de Cavalls sign. Stage 1, Costa de ses Voltes, Port Mahon
A port is a maritime facility comprising one or more wharves or loading areas, where ships load and discharge cargo and passengers. Although usually situated on a sea coast or estuary, ports can also be found far inland, such as Ham ...
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File:Pasos en sa Mesquida.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 1, near Cala Mesquida.
File:Cala Binillautí 1.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 1, Macar de Binillautí.
File:Camí de Cavalls 2—Cala de sa Torreta 2.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 2, Cala de Sa Torreta.
File:Camí de Cavalls 2—Signpost on the Way to Cala des Tamarells del Sud.jpg, Camí de Cavalls sign. Stage 2, on the way to Cala des Tamarells del Sud.
File:Salinas de Mongofre cerca Addaia.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 3. Ses Salines de Mongofre
File:Indicación del Camí de Cavalls (26 de julio de 2017, es Mercadal) 02.jpg, Camí de Cavalls sign. Stage 4, Boscos de s'Albufera des Compte
File:Indicación del Camí de Cavalls (4 de agosto de 2015, Platges de Fornells).jpg, Camí de Cavalls sign. Stage 4, Platges de Fornells, close to Cala Tirant.
File:Indicación del Camí de Cavalls en platges de Cavalleria (3 de agosto de 2014, Menorca).jpg, Camí de Cavalls sign. Stage 5, Platges de Cavalleria.
File:Cala Mica (3 de agosto de 2014, Es Mercader) 06.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 5, Cala Mica.
File:Cala Morts + Cala Pregonda.Es Mercadal.Menorca.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 6, near Cala Pregonda
Cala (or CALA) may refer to:
Geography
* Cala, Eastern Cape, a town in South Africa
* Cala, Huelva, a town and municipality in Huelva province, Spain
* Cala Gonone, a civil parish of Dorgali municipality, Sardinia, Italy
Acronym
* Club Atlético ...
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File:Camidecavallnorp.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 7, near Els Alocs
File:Camino a pilar.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 7, on the way to Cala Pilar
File:Camí de cavalls Pilar.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 7, Cala Pilar
File:Camino de caballos hacia Pla de Mar.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 7, near Pla de Mar.
File:En Ses Fontanelles.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 8, lookout in Ses Fontanelles.
File:Camí de Cavalls 9—Water Well & Troughs 001.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 9, well and troughs near Punta Nati
File:SON SAURA 15.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 12, Son Saura
A son is a male offspring; a boy or a man in relation to his parents. The female counterpart is a daughter. From a biological perspective, a son constitutes a first degree relative.
Social issues
In pre-industrial societies and some current co ...
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File:Cami de Cavalls - Es Talaier Cala en Turqueta.JPG, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 12, Es Talaier.
File:Camí de Cavals Turqueta.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 12, access to Cala Turqueta
File:Path to Cala Macarelleta (30097433536).jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 13, path to Macarella.
File:Indicación del Camí de Cavalls en el barranco de Macarella (4 de agosto de 2014, Menorca) 02.jpg, Camí de Cavalls sign. Stage 13, Macarella.
File:Camino de Cala Escorxada.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 14, near Cala Escorxada
Cala (or CALA) may refer to:
Geography
* Cala, Eastern Cape, a town in South Africa
* Cala, Huelva, a town and municipality in Huelva province, Spain
* Cala Gonone, a civil parish of Dorgali municipality, Sardinia, Italy
Acronym
* Club Atlético ...
.
File:Llegando a Binigaus 2.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 14, near Binigaus.
File:Barranc de Son Boter o de sa Vall (30 de julio de 2015, Alaior) 13.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 15, Barranc de Son Boter o de sa Vall.
File:Indicación del Camí de Cavalls en el extremo este de la platja de Sant Tomàs (2 de agosto de 2015, es Migjorn Gran) 02.jpg, Camí de Cavalls sign. Stage 15, Sant Tomàs.
File:Cala Llucalari (7347780586) (2).jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 16, Cala Llucalari.
File:Camí de Llucalari (1 de agosto de 2015, Alaior).jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 16, Llucalari.
File:Barranc de Cala en Porter (29 de julio de 2017, Alaior) 07.jpg, Camí de Cavalls. Stage 16, Barranc de Cala en Porter.
File:Tramo 17 del camí de Cavalls (29 de julio de 2017, Alaior) 04.jpg, Camí de Cavalls sign. Stage 17, near Cales Coves.
File:Indicación del Camí de Cavalls (3 de agosto de 2015, Binibèquer).jpg, Camí de Cavalls sign. Stage 18, Binibèquer.
File:Pieu de balisage du Camí de Cavalls entre Punta Prima et Cala de Sant Esteve.JPG, Camí de Cavalls sign. Stage 19.
Events
Since the whole path is restored, activities and events around it are arising. Between April 28, 2012 and May 1, 2012, the world champion inadventure racing
Adventure racing (also called expedition racing) is typically a multidisciplinary team sport involving navigation over an unmarked wilderness course with races extending anywhere from two hours up to two weeks in length. Some races offer solo co ...
Arnau Julià went in 82 h 30 min three times around the path, one running, one in mountain-bike and the last one in kayak
A kayak is a small, narrow watercraft which is typically propelled by means of a double-bladed paddle. The word kayak originates from the Greenlandic word ''qajaq'' ().
The traditional kayak has a covered deck and one or more cockpits, each se ...
, covering in total more than .
The Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls
The Trail Menorca Camí de Cavalls (also referred to as TMCdC) is a single-staged ultramarathon race held in the island of Menorca, Spain. It goes around the whole island through the Camí de Cavalls, covering a total of .
It is a qualifying race ...
was held for the first time between 18 and 20 May 2012 and 140 participants took part in the five different races of this event: Trail Cami de Cavalls 185.3 km, Trail Costa Nord – 94.2 km (North coast only), Trail Costa Sud – 91 km (south coast only), Trekking Costa Nord – 46.6 km and Trekking Costa Sud – 43.5 km.
References
External links
Official website ''Camí de Cavalls''
Consell Insular de Menorca
Official map ''Camí de Cavalls''
Fundació Foment del Turisme de Menorca
Consell Insular de Menorca
Web ''Track''
Editorial Alpina, update june 2014 {{DEFAULTSORT:Cami de Cavalls Geography of Menorca