BEACHES AND PLACES OF INTEREST IN MENORCA

Addaia

The port d'Addaia (with its 3km long harbour) has small boats for hire to see the fascinating coastline of the island.

Alaior

This delightful local town is famous for its cheese - Queso de Mahon - and also for its shoe industry. It is pleasant to walk through the narrow streets where you will come across typical Menorcan bars and shops.

Arenal d'en Castell

One of Menorca's most popular and liveliest north coast resorts. It is set in an attractive area of rocky headlands and distant hills around a wide bay above a huge crescent of golden sand.

Binibeca

A small, sandy beach with an excellent beach bar, safe for bathing

Binibeca Vell

A modern built replica of a fishing village with shops and restaurants and a small harbour.

Cala Fons

Pretty harbour with delightful choice of restaurants at the water's edge. Also departure point for some boat trips around Mahon Harbour.

Cala Galdana

Known for its spectacular horseshoe bay of fine white sand shelving gently into calm blue seas. It is also an excellent starting point for several walks including the Algendar Gorge.

Cala Llonga

Cala Llonga and the charming series of surrounding coves is one of the most exclusive areas of Menorca. It lies to the north side of the harbour of Mahon.

Cala Mesquida

This resort offers a taste of the local Menorquin atmosphere with its fine sandy beach, crystal clear waters and an array of small fishing boats.

Cala'n Porter

This was the first resort to be developed in Menorca - and some people might say excessively. However, it does offer a wide choice of bars, restaurants and other entertainment including a spectacular night club set in some caves on the side of a cliff. It has a sandy beach surrounded by these cliffs but it does get busy in high season.

Ciutadella

Originally the capital of Menorca, it is a lovely mixture of Moorish architecture and old Spanish streets. It has an attractive harbour with enticing waterfront restaurants. There are good, stylish shops offering leather goods, pottery and jewellery.

Es Canutells

Combination of old fishing cottages and new villas leading down by steps to a small sandy cove with clear turquoise water.

Es Grau

This little tranquil fishing village lies close to the protected conservation area of S'Albufera, an important resting place for migrant birds. The sandy, almost circular bay and shallow water makes it idea for young childrent and windsurfing novices. It is a good stopping off point for boats and there are several restaurants/bars.

Fornells

This is a beautiful sheltered bay in the north of the island and has several sailing and windsurfing schools. There are also several very good restaurants.

Mahon

The capital of the island, it has many Georgian buildings of architectural interest and appealing street cafes and shops. The harbour sports an array of luxury yachts and comes alive at night with many harbour side restaurants. There is also a market in the Esplanada Square on Saturday and Tuesday mornings selling a variety of goods. The fish market in Mahon is well worth a visit.

Monte Toro

This is the highest point of the island and is situated right in the geographical centre of the island. On the summit there is a sanctuary to the Patroness Virgen de Menorca.

Monuments

Menorca has a rich cultural heritage and there is an abundance of pre-historic sites dating back to the Bronze Age. It is worth going to find the Talayot settlements at Torre d'en Gaunes, Binicodrell, Sant Agusti Vell and others. Also look for the 'Taulas' the mysterious 'T' shaped stone structures where rituals were held. Torralba d'en Salord is thought to be the best.

Son Bou

Situated on the south coast it boasts the longest beach on the island, two miles of magnificent gently shelving golden sand with a variety of watersports on offer. There is a small water shute and maze on the San Jaime compex.

Son Parc

The beach with its large expanse of soft white sand, surrounded by sand dunes is one of the best on the north coast. Son Parc has a 9 hole golf course, putting green, driving range and tennis courts.