Colom Island
Island Small Balearic island with beaches and natural habitat
Off Mallorca’s southeast coast, Colom Island is a small islet reached by boat; day‑trippers visit for short walks, beaches and local seabird colonies.
Colom Island (Illa del Colom) is a small uninhabited islet off the southeast coast of Menorca in the Balearic Islands. It is part of the group of coastal islets lying near the port of Mahón (Maó) and is notable for its undeveloped shoreline.
Boat excursions and private trips call at the islet for short stops to view rocky coastlines and sheltered coves. There are small beaches and rocky platforms rather than developed tourist facilities, so visits are brief and usually focused on photography, swimming, or snorkeling from boats.
The islet has not supported permanent urban development and historically has been used intermittently by local fishers and as a navigational landmark for vessels approaching Mahón. There is no known long-term settlement on the islet.
Sited off the southeast coast of Menorca, Colom Island lies close to the approaches to Mahón harbor in the Balearic Islands. The nearest major settlement is Mahón (Maó) on Menorca.
- Access: Reached almost exclusively by private boat or local excursion boats from ports on Menorca; there are no visitor facilities on the islet.
- Visitor note: Small and largely uninhabited, best visited as part of a coastal boat trip from Mahón (Maó).
How to Get to Colom Island #
Day-trip boats and private charters run from Alcúdia and neighboring ports on Mallorca; sea conditions and schedules vary seasonally. Private boat or organized excursion is the simplest way to reach the islet.
Tips for Visiting Colom Island #
- Ferry schedules to Colom Island vary by season - confirm departure times from Alcúdia or nearby ports.
- Bring snorkeling gear if planning to explore the clear coastal waters.
- Respect private properties - many Balearic islets have private coves and restricted areas.
Best Time to Visit Colom Island #
Best visited May-September for pleasant sea conditions and active boat services.
Weather & Climate near Colom Island #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (539 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (44 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).
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October
October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with 80 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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