10 Things to Do in Menorca in September

With warm but not stifling temperatures and a smaller influx of tourists, every corner of Menorca shows its versatility. It allows you to connect with the fun and culture that is present in each of its festivities, taste its native wines and local culinary delights and perform summer activities.

Come on, live it, enjoy its traditions and take advantage of the most original plans. I tell you what to do in September and how to have an unforgettable vacation.

Wine production is a historical tradition of the island that you can not miss. It had its heyday in the 19th century, but then it disappeared. However, from the 1980s onwards, it began to recover and in 2002 it received the geographical denomination "Vi de la Terra Illa de Menorca", a brand name that has been used since then for the wines produced on the island.

There is no better time than the grape harvest to book a visit to a winery in Menorca, to walk the wine route and learn about the winemaking process. In addition, you will be able to attend tastings and taste the different varieties. There are many wineries to visit.

The most characteristic wines of the island are the red wines made from Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon grapes, and the white wines made from Chardonnay and Malvasia. You will easily recognize them by their label with the geographical denomination and you will not regret trying them!

Mahon is the gateway to the island. So don't hesitate to book a guided tour of Mahon. You will fall in love as you stroll through its streets that exude history and get to know one of the largest natural harbors in the world. But the most charming thing about this capital is, without a doubt, its unstoppable festive spirit, because it gives it all at the Fiestas de la Mare de Déu de Grácia!

These festivities take place every year at the beginning of September and last for a week. The city honors its patron saint and commemorates its most ancestral cultural traditions such as the parades. The highlight of the celebration takes place at the Town Hall, when hundreds of people sing Volem vi (we want wine), a song associated with the rain of wine bottles from the balcony.

Both day and night the city dresses up and offers various cultural activities, parades, parades, gastronomic samples, shows for children, fireworks on the shore of the port and a wide variety of music at all hours. Know all the official information and go to live this party!

As every year, in September you can enjoy the "Mostra Cuina Menorquina" in which more than 20 restaurants distributed throughout the island participate. You will find participating restaurants in Ciutadella, Mahón, Alaior, Ferreies, Fornells and Sant Lluís.

You can taste the culinary delights and learn about the island's traditional recipes, mainly made with local and seasonal products such as Mahón cheese. You will find typical dishes such as sweet and sour sardine fillets with onion and raisins and the classic Menorcan shrimp suquet, and desserts such as almond cake with caramelized pineapple.

Find out all the official information and join this gastronomic event. And if you feel like going deeper into the culinary culture, book a Mahón cheese workshop.

Both the best known beaches in the south and Cala Macarella and Macarelleta in Menorca, Cala Turqueta in Menorca, o Cala Trebaluger in Menorca, as well as the paradisiacal natural spots of the north coast of Menorca, are one of the most popular attractions of the island and, to enjoy them, there is no better time of the year.

Their turquoise waters become even more beautiful and fascinating when they are not so crowded by visitors, and keep a warm temperature, while the hot and humid atmosphere of summer is already a thing of the past.

In September you can access them more easily, without having to deal with the intense traffic of August that collapses the entrance to the beaches from early hours of the day. You will find space at any time to settle in for the day and you can snorkel or do any other water activity you wish.

The sun melting into the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean is, without a doubt, one of the most beautiful images you should take with you from Menorca. As well as the beaches, at this time of the year, the landscapes are also clear and you no longer have to dodge people to appreciate them.

As I already told you, the crowds of tourists are not usually the same as in August, and this will give you more freedom to move to the exact place from where you want to see the most beautiful sunsets. You have a great variety of places: you choose if you prefer the cliff Pont d'En Gil, the beach of Son Bou, the Monte Toro in Menorca: all about your visitthe lighthouse of Punta Nato, Cova d'En Xoroi or Sa Posta de Sol.

In addition, I recommend that you consider booking a stargazing tour in order to get to know the island's sky from all perspectives.

September is the last month of the season for you to live the extraordinary experience of diving into the crystal clear waters of the island and discover the wonderful spectacle that exists in its depths. Snorkeling is the ideal aquatic activity for your vacations, easier than scuba diving, since it requires little equipment and, best of all, you can find better prices at the end of the season.

You can snorkel both in the northern and southern beaches of the reserve and both offer unique and very different experiences. You will enjoy a lot of diversity diving at two or three meters deep on the northern beaches, while on the southern beaches, you will appreciate the rocky and seaweedy areas. Discover the best snorkeling spots.

If you are fond of fishing or just want to live the experience, I tell you that the best time to go fishing in Menorca is in September. Surprise yourself with the great variety of species in its waters, where you can find red mullet, roosters, rays, octopus and squid, among many others. If your fishing day is a success, you can also prepare some delicious typical Menorcan dishes such as rooster baked in the oven, octopus with onions or llampuga with peppers.

There are different ways to practice fishing and you choose how you prefer to do it, if you are located on the coast, underwater (diving) or from a boat, but keep in mind that for the latter option, you will need the license issued by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food.

The island has stunning coves and beaches where you can fish, the most popular areas chosen by fishermen, are usually: Playa de Cavalleria, Cala Morell, Port d'Addaia or Cala Mesquida in the north of the island and the beaches of Son Saura, Cala Turqueta, Es Taler or Playa Son Bou in the south.

If you are in Menorca, you cannot miss this village. It is located at the foot of Monte Toro, the mountain that has the highest height above sea level of the island, reaching 358 meters, and where the Sanctuary of the Virgen del Toro, patron saint of Menorca, is located.

One of its attractions is on its north coast that has one of the wildest views of the Mediterranean Sea and you can appreciate them from a unique height. It is Mercadal and has a very picturesque style. In fact, its celebrations are full of tradition.

Every second weekend of September you can participate in the festivities of St. Nicholas. This celebration is characterized mainly by the union of all the flags of the patron saint festivities of the island and the assumption on horseback in procession to the sanctuary of Monte Toro to give them as an offering.

Cala de Porte belongs to the municipality of Alaior and is particularly known for its beach surrounded by cliffs with vegetation, where you will find one of the most outstanding caves of the island, the Cova d'en Xoroi. You can visit it all day long and it is one of the best places to enjoy the sunset, and at night it turns into a discotheque, with spectacular views of the Mediterranean Sea.

Every third weekend of September since 1974, the town of Cala en Porter celebrates its own festivities, with a show that you will love. You will be able to appreciate its special air, thanks to the events that take place on the beach, such as the traditional jaleo and the presence of a large number of horses and horsemen.

During the month of September, when the sweltering summer heat subsides, is the ideal time of the year for you to undertake the extensive walks along the Camí de Cavalls, enjoying its historic paths and accompanied by perfect weather.

The Camí de Cavalls has its origins in the 17th century and is a path that completely surrounds the island with an extension of 185 km. Its walk is distributed in 20 official stages, but you choose how you prefer to walk it. You can do it as a journey, guided by each of the marked stages or simply continuing the path traced.

The path is planned so that you can walk it in one day, following the stages back and forth, without haste and enjoying the scenery made up of ravines, valleys, coves and crops.

As I mentioned before, the influx of tourists to the island decreases considerably and, thanks to this, in September you will find a greater availability of accommodation and the most affordable prices of the summer.

You will have a wide range of hotels, apartments and houses to choose from in the best areas and at a very good price to make the most of your stay, without spending a fortune.

But not only accommodations are more affordable at this time of the year, you will also find airline tickets, restaurants and attractions at much cheaper prices. You have another excuse to travel to Menorca in September!

Summer is coming to an end, but it is not over yet. As I told you previously, this time of the year offers a very pleasant climate for you to visit Menorca without suffocating in the attempt and allowing you to enjoy activities such as long walks around the island or walks on the beach.

The Mediterranean climate continues to be warm, but you will no longer feel the humidity of July and August. The sea temperature is above 23°C and the weather stays at an average of 26°C maximum and 18°C minimum.

Now that you know all this, you will see that September is the right month for your perfect vacation, without depriving yourself of anything. Don't wait any longer! Organize your trip, get to know 10 Best Activities in Menorca and start planning your dream summer.