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You may think you know all there is to know about Menorca. With its sandy beaches and warm climate it has established itself as a competitive destination in the holiday market. However, Menorca isn’t all sandy beaches and bucket and spades. Here are five things that you probably didn’t know about second largest Balearic Island.
When you’re looking for villas in Menorca you’ll most likely be concerned with location, quality, facilities and all the other details that will ensure a fantastic holiday. When it comes time to leave, your top priorities will be tickets and passports, keys and suitcases. But there’s one thing it’s really rather easy to forget, and that’s a few Catalan, or Menorquí, phrases to help you get by on your trip.
It may be best known as a family friendly destination for a beach holiday, but Menorca has much more to offer than just golden sands and luxury villas. Menorca’s distinctive culture is a large part of the attraction of the island, with a turbulent history, delicious cuisine and very hospitable islanders creating a very different holiday experience to most Mediterranean islands. But if there is one essential icon of Menorcan culture, it is the breed of horse that is native to the country...
Menorca is famed as one of the most relaxing holiday destinations in Europe. Less touristic than Mallorca or the Costas, it offers a traditional island culture, relaxed atmosphere and stunning natural attractions. There are numerous outstanding hotels, apartments and villas in Menorca and there’s plenty to see and do on the island, from the horse show in Cala Galdana to the panoramic sights from the summit of Mount Toro. But without a doubt the biggest attraction for a holiday in Menorca is going to be the beaches.
With spring around the corner many people will be planning early breaks now. The late spring and early summer are the best times of year for taking a holiday to regions that have incredible natural sites and attractions. We examine a holiday in Menorca, and look at the top five nature sites to see whilst there....
Menorca is a fascinating island with many things to see and activities to take part in. With so many opportunities and attractions to enjoy, it’s hard to choose which ones to look at first. We help out by examining what’s on offer and counting down the top five attractions to visit on your holiday in Menorca.
Six weeks of cloud and rain were enough to send many Brits to their local travel agent or on-line to look for a sunshine holiday this summer. Menorca was happy to accommodate them, and it upgraded a disastrous year to a simply awful one for Menorca.
Blessed with outstanding weather, ringed by a stunning coastline, and dotted with hotels and villas, Menorca is understandably a superb beach holiday destination. But there’s more to do here than just lying on the beach; the island has a distinctive culture and character that is a far cry from the tourist flooded islands of Ibiza and Mallorca.
It might be the ultimate destination for beach holidays, but Menorca has something for every taste. With its rich and tumultuous history, the island has much to offer in terms of culture... such as archeological sites even Indiana Jones would be curious about.
Menorca has a series of festivals, but the most popular by far is the fiesta of ‘Sant Joan’, a huge festival of light, colour and riding skill. We examine the festival more closely and find out why you should time your holiday in Menorca to coincide with this wonderful event.
Cala Galdana - known as the “Queen of the Calas”, is justifiably one of the most popular resorts on the island of Menorca, and is regarded as one of the finest family friendly resorts in the Mediterranean. Whether you choose to stay in a resort hotel or in one of the many villas in Cala Galdana, you’ll be treated to stunning landscapes, a charming resort town, and the best beach in Menorca.
Of all the Balearic Islands, Menorca is far and away the most relaxing. The island surpasses all of your expectations for a calming, soothing break, with villas and apartments for all tastes. We count down the top five calming retreats on the island, helping you to decide which one suits you best.
Cala Galdana, known as the “Queen of the Calas”, is perhaps the most beautiful (and most photographed) resort in Menorca. With a perfect sheltered beach of golden sand, ringed by steep cliffs and dotted with villas, Cala Galdana is a popular choice with couples and families looking for place to relax in the sun on one of the best beaches on the island.
If you are planning on visiting Menorca for a family holiday, Cala Galdana is likely to be your destination of choice. The resort is stunningly beautiful, with a picture postcard horseshoe bay, golden sand, dramatic cliffs and lush, verdant greenery inland. Small but with plenty to do, the more relaxed nightlife makes it a much more peaceful place to be than some of the more active resorts such as Son Bou and Cala en Porter.
Red represents the sea food cuisine of Son Bou. With rich sauces used to dress the local catch, you can find genuine Menorcan fare to brighten your evening meals, and a variety of restaurants to choose from. You can also find red on your plate in the form of lobster: a local speciality, Caldereta de Langosta, which is a delicious lobster stew, is just one of the dishes to enjoy when eating out in the area.
Menorca (also known as Minorca) - situated east of Mallorca - is one of Spain's own Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. With a population of about 82 thousand Spanish-speaking people, you're sure to find a wide variety of interests to enjoy should you decide to travel here - especially on January 17.
With winter upon us and gloom descending at home, more and more people are looking forward to holidays in warm, unspoilt areas. We explore why Cala Galdana holidays are perfect for those who are planning their spring trips abroad as a winter treat, and why the area is the Mediterranean’s hidden gem.
Holiday home prices in some areas of Europe could drop by ten per cent or more in 2006, predict European real estate specialists Tribune Properties.
The beautiful Island of Majorca is the largest of the Balearic islands, an archipelago to the east of the Spanish mainland compromising four main Islands - Majorca (Mallorca), Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera. Majorca hosts beautiful surroundings, spectacular views of stunning mountains and the Mediterranean and lively night life for stag and hen groups to enjoy to the max.
A look at the Spanish archipelago of the Balearic Islands or Islas Baleares in the western Mediterranean. This island group comprises Mallorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera.
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