Mongofre, Mediterranean beach in Maó, Spain
Mongofre is a wild beach on the northeastern coast of Menorca, in the municipality of Maó, at the site of Mongofra Nou. It has no buildings or facilities and can only be reached on foot or by sea.
This beach formed part of the Camí de Cavalls, an ancient coastal path that circled Menorca and served as a trade and defense route for centuries. Soldiers and coast guards traveled this route to monitor and protect the shoreline.
Mongofre lies on the maritime estate of Mongofra Nou, now the seat of the Fundació Rubió i Tudurí - Andròmaco, a private foundation. The beach belongs to this estate rather than to a village, and no buildings stand on the shore itself. Its name appears in the estate's name, Mongofra, used for the surrounding land.
Access is via marked walking paths that start from Favàritx Lighthouse; vehicle entry is restricted during summer months. Wear sturdy shoes for the approach, as the trail passes through uneven ground and farmland.
Mongofre beach lies on the maritime edge of Mongofra Nou, the estate that houses the Fundació Rubió i Tudurí - Andròmaco. Because the cove has no road, bathers arrive only on foot or by boat, and the shore keeps the look of an unbuilt Menorcan inlet.
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