Accommodation and Logistics - how we did it

When planning to tackle the entire route in one go, there are several options for accommodation and logistics. Here’s how we did it, what worked, what didn’t, and what we’d do differently next time (and yes there WILL be a next time!!)

Our Base: One Location Near Mahón

We chose to stay in a single location near Mahón for the duration of the hike, and it turned out to be a great decision - for one key reason: we had the support of a driver. Dan (a very supportive husband!) played an essential role in making the logistics work. Each day, we started where we left off the day before, thanks to Dan picking us up at our finishing point and dropping us off the next morning. It allowed us to move through the route seamlessly.

Planning Ahead… Mostly

Before we arrived in Menorca, we used Google Maps to pin our planned end points for each day and shared them with Dan. This helped with coordination - until it didn’t. Our biggest planning blunder came from underestimating the terrain. Looking at a 2 Dimensional map back in England, we’d unknowingly planned our longest hiking day over what turned out to be the most challenging section of the entire Cami in terms of terrain. We were too exhausted to make it to our designated checkpoint, and to top it off, we had no mobile signal to coordinate a new pickup spot. After a dehydrated, sunburnt detour, we finally reconnected - but it was a hard-earned lesson in realistic planning and the importance of terrain research! So - for those that don't know lets us tell you with the benefit of our new knowledge! The hardest part is the north/northwest, section 5 - 8 (Cala Tirant to Algaiarens)

Travel Time Matters

Another important factor to consider if you're staying in one place and aiming to complete the full loop with continuity is the travel distance. While Days 1 and 5 were easy thanks to proximity to Mahón, Day 3 had us starting and finishing on the opposite side of the island. That meant an hour’s drive each way for Dan and a very late night for us, followed by an early start the next day. Overall, we were out for about 13 hours each day - but that was our choice. If you’re not in a rush, taking more days is a great way to make the hike more enjoyable and less punishing. Many people take 7–10 days and finish each stage by mid-afternoon, leaving time to rest, explore, or enjoy the area.

If We Did It Again…

If you want to do the full loop without switching accommodation each night, we’d recommend staying somewhere near the ME-1, the main road that runs through the centre of the island. This makes it easier to reach both the north and south sides with more manageable driving times. We might do the north west as day 1 too when feeling fresh and blister free!

That said, if you’d prefer a more relaxed experience (and less logistical legwork), consider booking through a company like Cami de Cavalls 360. They offer packages that include accommodation along the route, luggage transport, and pickup/drop-off services. While we don’t know their pricing, we opted to do it independently, it certainly looks like a great option for those wanting to focus on the trail without worrying about logistics.