Fishing boats along the palm-lined harbour front of Fornells

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Fornells & the north: Our Favourites

Fornells and its bay, Es Cranc’s lobster stew, the lighthouse of Favàritx and the headlands of the north coast.

The back story

  1. Area guide

    Fornells and the north coast: the back story

    Fornells·In depth

    The north coast: Fornells and its bay, lobster stew, the lighthouse of Favàritx and wild headlands.

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What to see and do

  1. Bus from Maó in summer

    Cap de Favàritx

    Maó·Lighthouse and cape

    The lighthouse on the bare cape of Favàritx, inside the natural park, with clear water in the bays beside it.

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  2. Through the natural park

    Es Grau to Favàritx

    Maó·Coastal walk

    A stretch of the Camí de Cavalls through the s’Albufera des Grau natural park, from Es Grau towards Favàritx.

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  3. The north coast’s great bay

    Port de Fornells

    Fornells·Harbour

    The fishing harbour of Fornells on its long, sheltered bay on the north coast.

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Where to eat

  1. Lobster stew in Fornells

    Es Cranc

    Fornells·Fish restaurant

    A rustic seafood restaurant in Fornells, known for its rice dishes, stews and caldereta de langosta.

    Carrer Escoles 31, 07748 FornellsExplore View on map

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