Discover 10 lovely locations on Menorca
Menorca (Minorca) is one of Spain’s beautiful Balearic islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Traditionally more low-key than its neighbours, Mallorca (Majorca) and Ibiza, it’s known for its endless beaches, from miles-long sandy crescents to rocky, turquoise-watered bays called “calas.”
1. ALAIOR
The charming village, Alaior, is nestled in the heart of Menorca. It is a hidden gem offering a combination of rich history, captivating culture and picturesque landscapes.
2. BINIBECA VELL
Binibeca is a coastal village set in a calm cove overlooking the Mediterranean Sea. The picturesque village has narrow streets and whitewashed houses.
STAY AT NARANJO'S RESORT
3. CALA GALDANA
The coastal resort of Cala Galdana (Galdana cove) is located 9 km south of Ferreries, a pretty whitewashed town.
4. CALA MACARELLA & MACARELLETA
Cala Macarella is a scenic cove on southwest Menorca with clear, shallow waters, rocky cliffs and a sandy beach with a seafood restaurant. The small beach, Cala Macarelleta, is approximately 10 minutes walk from Cala Macarella and it is a great option if Cala Macarella is too full.
STAY AT SES SUCRERES
5. CIUTADELLA DE MENORCA
The port city of Ciutadella de Menorca is located on the west coast and it is known for its old quarter and medieval streets.
STAY AT DIVINA SUITES
6. FORNELLS
Fornells is a charming (former) fishermans village that has become the main place for sail based water sports and specialist fish restaurants on the island. It is located in a bay in the north of the Balearic island and the perfect place to sample the famous lobster stew.
PLAY AT MENORCA NORD SEA EXPERIENCE
7. MAHON
The capital of Menorca, Mahón, or Maó, is known for its British-style Georgian houses and sheltered harbour. Santa María Church, with an ornate 19th-century organ, sits on central Plaça de la Constitució. Next to the church, the city hall has a Renaissance facade and a clock donated by the island’s first British governor.
STAY AT HEVRESAC
EAT AT PERLA KITCHEN & BAR
8. MONTE TORO
El Toro in Catalan, sometimes known by its Spanish name of Monte Toro, is the tallest hill of the island of Menorca, rising to an elevation of 358 m above mean sea level. The mountain is home to the Sanctuary of the Verge del Toro.
9. PARC NATURAL DE S’ALBUFERA DES GRAU
S’Albufera des Grau was declared a Natural Park in 1995 after years of local social efforts to protect the area. In 2003 the Park’s limits were expanded to cover a total surface area of 5,006.7 hectares. Virtually the entire area sits within a Natural Area of Special Interest, forms part of the Natura 2000 Network and comprises the nucleus of the Biosphere Reserve. This protected natural environment includes vastly diverse habitats with varying degrees of human intervention: wetlands, agricultural and livestock areas, forests, a coastline of cliffs and beaches, islets and a marine area.
10. SON BOU
Son Bou is a small resort on the south coast with a long beach with shallow water. Behind the beach, Prat de Son Bou nature reserve has dunes, marshes and diverse birdlife. The ruins of the early-Christian Basílica de Son Bou lie nearby. Inland, to the east, Torre d’en Galmés is an ancient ruined settlement known for its stone towers or talayots.
EAT CALDERETA DE LANGOSTA (LOBSTER STEW)
EAT ENSAIMADAS
EAT MAHON CHEESE
EAT SOBRASADA
DRINK WINE
DRINK XORIGUER MAHON GIN
WHEN TO GO: Late-June to August) is very busy, so we recommend spring (April to early-June) or autumn (September to early-October) when it is still warm enough to swim, and walkers and cyclists can enjoy the coastal paths in comfort
HOW TO GET THERE: Menorca is easily accessible by plane or ferry from mainland Spain.
HOW TO GET AROUND: It is easy to get around most towns and resorts by bus. Alternatively, you can hire a car or use taxis as and when required.
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