s'Albufera des Grau Natural Park

Park Marine and wetland reserve in Menorca, biodiversity hotspot

On Menorca’s east coast, s’Albufera des Grau Natural Park protects coastal lagoons, saltmarshes and dune systems; birdwatchers, kayakers and walkers use its trails and guided nature tours.

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s'Albufera des Grau Natural Park
39.9759, 4.2414

How to Get to s'Albufera des Grau Natural Park #

On Menorca’s northeast coast, near Maó (Mahon). From Mahón, it’s about a 20-30 minute drive along the Me-8/Me-7 roads toward the Parc Natural; local buses and organized tours serve park entrances in season.

Tips for Visiting s'Albufera des Grau Natural Park #

  • Bring binoculars and a field guide-sighted birds include migratory waders and raptors that many visitors miss.
  • Rent a bike on Menorca and use the island's quiet roads to reach park entrances rather than driving straight in.
  • Visit the Torre d'en Gaumes and Cap de Favàritx for salt-flats and lighthouse views often overlooked by boat tours.

Best Time to Visit s'Albufera des Grau Natural Park #

Spring and autumn are best for wildlife and comfortable outdoor exploration; summers are busy with beachgoers.

Spring
March-May · 12-22°C (54-72°F)
Peak time for migrating birds and wildflowers; pleasant weather for walking and cycling.
Autumn
September-November · 18-25°C (64-77°F)
Quieter beaches and good birdwatching as migrants pass through.

Weather & Climate near s'Albufera des Grau Natural Park #

Climate

s'Albufera des Grau Natural Park's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (556 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (61 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

61 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

66 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
14°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.6h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

74 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 17°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.3
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° 21°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
14.2h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
17° 25°
78%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

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.

98 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
20° 28°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° 29°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.5h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
19° 26°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 22°C and lows of 15°C. The wettest month with 83 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
15° 22°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

83 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

68 Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
11° 18°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
15°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.3h daylight

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