MENORCA - Balearic Islands

Have a relaxing holiday in Menorca combined with a city break to Valencia! It's an incredibly pretty island and the smallest of the three main Balearic Islands.

There are many lovely villas all over the island. Beautiful sandy beaches line the southern shore and pretty little fishing villages are to be found on the rockier northern coastline.

The island is very rural and agriculture is of great importance as are the famous cheeses, shoe making and gin (which is made from juniper berries and special grapes). The island is also credited for inventing mayonnaise.

Menorca has two main towns which are Maó (Mahón in Castilian Spanish), which is the capital, and Cuitadella which was once the ancient capital of the island.

Maó has a very busy port and in the harbour there's a glass-bottom boat from which you can explore the sea-life of this beautiful island.

If you just want to relax take a walk to the harbour and wine and dine at one of the many little restaurants and bars that line the yacht filled harbour.

Cuitadella is at the opposite end of the island to Mahón and has a more Spanish feel to it. It's full of tiny narrow streets, old majestic buildings and excellent restaurants which surround the harbour.

The resort of Son Bou is a 20 minute drive from the airport and has a very long beach, in fact the longest on the island. The golden sand and the shimmering blue water are perfect for sunbathing, swimming - windsurfing - motorboats - pedaloes and water-skiing. The resort is family-friendly and full of villas, apartments and a few hotels.

Traveling around the island is easy as there's an excellent bus service. There are many shops in Mahon and the nearby market town of Alaior is worth a visit. It's very traditional and famous for its cheeses.

If you prefer a more rugged coastline then try Fornells on the northern coast. Although the resort doesn't possess a beach it's a good base to start from. As well as having many tiny coves and beaches on this coast, Fornells is also famous for sailing and having excellent restaurants.

AIRPORT
The airport is located very close to Maó and as the island is so small, traveling is not a problem. The Barcelona based Spanish airline company Vueling offer extremely cheap air flights from Valencia to Barcelona, Tenerife and many other places inside Spain. If you're a resident of the Balearic Islands you get a discount on flights.

Nautical Delights Cruise with Spanish Lunch

Nautical Delights Cruise with Spanish Lunch - Starting from GBP £38.91 per person - Duration: 8 - 9 hours

A magnificent opportunity to get to know the hidden beauties of the Menorcan coast. Admire the nooks and crannies, coves and beaches which are inaccessible by land. Cruise through the crystal clear blue waters of Menorca's stunning southwestern coastline and take a refreshing dip at a secluded beach. Lunch is a traditional Spanish meal of paella and sangria, the perfect complement to the perfect day!

Dates: Seasonal - May 01 to October 31 - Friday

Mahon Moods and The Caves of Xoroi

Mahon Moods and The Caves of Xoroi Starting from GBP £31.43 per person - Duration: 8 hours
Discover the fascinating capital of the island and world famous port. Soak up the ambience of the local open air market before taking a boat trip around the magnificent and historic port of Mahon. Take a break at the charming fisherman's village of Binibec...

Dates: Seasonal - May 01 to October 31 - Tuesday and Saturday

Island Day Tour

Menorca Island Day Tour - Starting from GBP £31.43 per personDuration: 8 - 9 hours

Your day starts at the truly scenic areas of Arenal d'en Castell, with its beautiful semicircular shaped beach, and Addaia, with its picturesque port. On the North coast lies the sleepy fishing village of Fornells, famous throughout Spain for its local specialty - Caldereta de langosta, or Lobster Stew.