Wonderful place

Together with the lighthouse at Capdepera, Artrutx lighthouse marks the extremes of the channel between Menorca and Mallorca. Height above sea level 45 m.

Road closed half september

Punta Nati lighthouse, erected in a very arid and captivating landscape, is located in the north-western corner of the island, only 6 km away from Ciutadella. Punta Nati is yet one more example of how diverse the landscapes are here on the island. The narrow road leading up to the lighthouse has a cycle path and is flanked on either side by dry stone walls, locally known as ‘paret seca’. This is a place to visit whether your interest is in history or on the lookout for unspoiled views. It is a great place to watch the sunset and for star gazing at night time. The neighbouring island Majorca can be seen from here in the distance. The headland at Punta Nati suffers more severe weather conditions than elsewhere on the island: The sea currents are strong here. The area is buffeted by the northern Tramontana winds and by a series of dramatic ‘bufadors’. Bufadors are caves and cracks in the cliffs that are connected to the sea; in stormy weather, waves surge up through the cracks and caves, pushing roaring columns of water up through the bufadors. The lighthouse was built in 1912, after numerous shipwrecks in the early 20th century, in particular the French steamer ‘Général Chanzy’. The lighthouse was inaugurated on 1st September 1913 where it stands today, 11.5 m high, shining a beacon visible 26 nautical miles away. The countryside surrounding Punta Nati is stark and arid, overlooking steep cliffs.

Located on the cape of the same name, the lighthouse of Favoritx is one of the most visited on the island both for its distinctive white tower whose silhouette highlights a black spiral band and for its rugged natural environment. Surrounded by imposing slate cliffs in a privileged setting, it is worth approaching this end of Menorca to recognize the uniqueness of this lighthouse in front of the rest of those who have the island. Built in 1922 with rock from the nearby quarry that allowed its construction, the orography surrounding Fav'ritx provides exceptional panoramas in sunny days, but also during rainy days, so you do not have to rely on the weather to visit it. The road that leads to Faherex also allows you to discover the Lake Cós des Síndic, whose perimeter is fenced to preserve its conservation. It is a natural raft of high ecological importance and a great beauty that is only formed in case of strong storms or rainwater, so the panorama is not always the same. Because of its proximity to the sea, the landscape provides that contrast of set that does not occur in any other lighthouse on the island. The Lighthouse of Fafaritx can be reached both on foot on a nice and long walk, as well as by car or bike. It is also possible to reach it by deviating slightly from the Cavalls camí, which also runs parallel to this stretch of coast. Next to the lighthouse and following the so-called vell de Faherex camí you can flow into the beautiful coves Presili and Tortuga cove, two must-see beaches in Menorca.

A small island with a big lighthouse, situated at the entrance to Maó harbour. Height above sea level 53 m.

This lighthouse was portrayed in a commemorative stamp issued in September 2010 Height above sea level 21 m.