MENORCA

Hotels in Menorca

Have the perfect holiday and combine a city break to Valencia with a relaxing holiday to the idyllic little island of Menorca.

It's an incredibly pretty island and is the smallest of the three main Balearic islands.

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.

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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 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 Binibeca. Also don't forget your visit to the most famous landmark of Menorca, the Caves of Xoroi, a cave on the edge of an impressive cliff, which has been converted into a bar. During the day there will be time for a lunch stop at Punta Prima or Cala'n Porter, and free time for shopping, swimming or sunbathing.

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. A visit is also made to Monte Toro, the highest peak on the island from which the views can only be described as breathtaking. In clear weather, cast your eyes over the Mediterranean seas to the east coast of Mallorca and dream of seafarers and pirates of ancient times. You will have free time for lunch (not included in tour cost) at Cala Galdana, the seemingly always calm, clear blue sea and the immaculate horse-shoe shaped bay set in a dramatic limestone cove. With the abundance of amenities on hand the resort can justify its title of "Queen of the Bays". In the afternoon, continue to Son Martorallet, a horse farm where you can see the Horse Show Stadium. This is where Menorcan horses will put on a dazzling dressage show for you!

Dates: Seasonal - May 01 to October 31 - Monday and Wednesday

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