About Menorca

Menorca has been enchanting visitors for decades, small but immensely rich in history the Island lies to the north of the Balearic group and promises tranquillity, culture, wonderful landscapes and delightful beaches.

The island is home to an endless series of unspoilt coves and beaches.

The south is a creation of white sand dunes, green pine groves and turquoise waters. Amongst them the conch shaped Cala Galdana, Cala Macarella, Cala Turqueta and Cala Son Bou, which are the largest. Cala en Porter, Binibeca Vell with it’s hamlet of white cottages, and Punta Prima that faces the Illa de l’Aire and its’ lighthouse.

The rugged northerly coast constantly buffeted by the Tramuntana wind includes coves such as Cap de Cavalleria, Arenal d’en Castell, Arenal de Son Saura, the impressive Cala Pregonda, and Cala Mesquida. Also of great interest is the nature reserve of Sa Albufera de Es Grau a humid zone of huge biological wealth. Another outstanding enclave is Cap de Favàritx, with the lighthouse raised on a black slate platform.

Far from only offering beautiful beach locations, there are also remarkable pre-historic sites throughout the Island, settlements, “Talaiots”, “Taulas”, “Navetas” presenting some absolutely impressive locations and resulting in an authentic open air museum. Well worth visiting are:- la Naveta de Es Tudons, la Taula Torralba d´en Salord, la Taula de Trepucó, el poblado Torre d´en Gaumés, Talaiot de Talatí and de Trepucó.

Because of Menorca’s privileged position, climatology and beautiful landscapes since prehistoric times it has always been chosen as ideal for settling by diverse clans, each one leaving their archaeological and linguistic mark, very much present in Menorca today.

In 1993 UNESCO declared the Island a ‘Biosphere Reserve’ because of its important natural and cultural heritage and for the local government that had and still does take great care to develop its tourism industry in a sustainable manner leaving the island unspoilt.

  Things to do and places to visit:

- Sporting possibilities are extensive especially for the sea lovers, Menorca is a paradise for lovers of navigation and diving. Three nautical ports, Nankin, Ciutadella, and Fornells offer sailing, boating, kayaking, diving and windsurfing throughout the year.
- Golf Son Parc 18 hole championship quality course.
- Enjoy the narrow streets and take a stroll through the old town of Ciutadella and its Port, visiting the cathedral and town palaces.
- Taste the famous seafood stew with lobster in the fishing village of Fornells bay.
- Visit the 16th century sanctuary on Menorca's highest point Mount Toro and delight in some great sightseeing especially on a clear day.
- Relax in the bars and shop in the fishing village Binibeca Vell, famous for the pretty white washed cottages and traffic free streets.
- Cova d'en Xoroi, fantastic cave network at Cala en Porter. And a nightclub after dark!
- The Fortaleza of the Mola in the Port of Mahón
- In Mahón: the Port, the church and organ of Santa Maria, the Cloister of Carmen, and the fish market.
- There are various public festivals during the summer months, all of them involving horses. The most well known being Sant Joan (Saint John), which is celebrated in Ciutadella on the 24th of June.
- The numerous prehistoric monuments found throughout the Island.
- The marshlands of Es Grau (Sa Albufera)

  Gastronomy:

Home produced are the delightful Xoriguer gin, the famous Mahón cheeses and various sausage and cold meats, including sobrasada (a spreadable sausage prepared from pork and paprika) and others such as camot or carn-i-xua.

Dishes typical to Menorca are arrós de la terra (rice of the earth), berenjenas al horno (baked aubergine), caldereta de langosta (seafood stew with lobster).

Local products include shoes and leather goods, jewellery and handicrafts as well as the food and drink mention earlier.