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s'Albufera des Grau Natural Park

Park

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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When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 32 Good
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
30°
Warmest Month
5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 7° - 14° 11° 61 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.7 m/s 0.3 low 9.6h
February Good 7° - 14° 11° 50 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.6 m/s 0.5 low 10.6h
March Very Good 8° - 15° 12° 46 mm partly cloudy 80% 4.7 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 10° - 17° 14° 49 mm partly cloudy 81% 4.5 m/s 1.3 high 13.1h
May Excellent 13° - 21° 17° 33 mm some cloud 80% 4.0 m/s 1.7 very high 14.2h
June Ideal 17° - 25° 21° 15 mm mostly sunny 78% 3.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.7h
July Ideal 20° - 28° 24° 3 mm clear 75% 3.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 14.5h
August Ideal 21° - 29° 25° 22 mm mostly sunny 74% 3.7 m/s 1.8 very high 13.5h
September Excellent 19° - 26° 22° 53 mm some cloud 73% 3.7 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Excellent 15° - 22° 19° 83 mm partly cloudy 77% 4.2 m/s 0.8 moderate 11.0h
November Good 11° - 18° 14° 73 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.4 m/s 0.4 low 9.9h
December Good 9° - 15° 12° 68 mm partly cloudy 76% 4.9 m/s 0.2 low 9.3h
Getting There & Around

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.