The Spanish island Menorca is small, but perfectly formed.Renowned for his relaxing holidays on the beach, this reserve of the UNESCO biosphere also hosts historical cities, wild natural reserves and somnorose fishermen.
About
Menorca is the most eastern island between the Balearic Islands, a quiet and unexplored place by mass tourism.It is not the place recommended for those who like agitation.
If you are looking for kilometers of quiet beaches, unpopular by tourists, quiet fishing villages, historical cities- here is your place.On the island dominates the virgin nature, peace and colors: blue and turquoise from the omnipresent sea, the green from the lush vegetation due to the high humidity on the island, the white from the typical stone houses and the yellow from the golden sun.In order for Menorca to be able to preserve its unique flora and fauna, in 1993 UNESCO declared a world biosphere reserve.
Best period
The weather is good everywhere in April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December
Tourist Attractions
On the northeast coast of Menorcai, just 6 miles from Mahón, ES Grau is perfect for a bit of family fun on the coast.The water is warm and shallow-you can go at a certain distance before becoming deep enough to swim. In lovers in love can go to the kayak or stand-up paddle boarding, and many visitors like to hike along the coastal path for the dramatic landscape and the extended views.
Over the centuries, the highest peak on the island has hosted a waking tower, a monastery and, if it is believed in legends, a bull!Today you can still see the remnants of the Gothic church, but the huge views of the island are the main event. In the Monte Toro breaking remains an important place of pilgrimage, and the current sanctuary is the residence of a community of Franciscan nuns.
He travels in time and discovers what life was in the seventeenth century at the Binissues Museum.The majestic mansion was once the house of nobility, while the traditional farm belonged to a family of local workers.The climax is the Museum of Natural Sciences, where you can marvel with 8000 species from all over the world.
This charming coastal village on the southern coast of Menorcai is the place to fill yourself with narrow streets and traditional houses.Snorkeling is also superb in Binibeca, because the water here is shallow and there are a lot of rocky cracks where marine creatures are hidden.
It can be difficult to choose which beach to visit in Menorca, because there are so many.However, Cala Turqueta, near Ciutadella, in the southwest of Menorca, is an easy victory, with its dazzling turquoise and fine white sand.No cameras are needed here!
Adventurers of all ages like to collapse in the slides at Splash sur Menorca.Make your heart beat as you run through Kamikaze and threaten the black hole.Who will scream the best?Meanwhile, young people will have fun on the pirate ship, with their own mini slide and water jets.
The eagles of culture will love to wander on the traditional streets of Mahón, to lie in sunny markets and to quench their thirst at the picturesque cafes in the old town.The charming capital is famous for its Georgian houses and the quiet port, as well as for the lively market and military fort.The building is also photogenic.
This clean national park is a refuge for wildlife, with freshwater lagoons, olive forests and sand dunes to be discovered.Here are several endemic species - take care of the lizards that rush over the rocks and eagles that rise above the ends.Guided tours are available around the natural park of the greasy white, comprising unaltered beaches and Roman ruins.
Also known as the Tirant Cala, this vast bay is popular both among nature lovers and water sports lovers.PERFECTED PERFECT on the North-East Coast, next to the former Fiscari Fornells village, this natural lagoon is a bit of a secret from the inside.
Do you want an adventure that combines nature and water?Then you see the hidden bays and the little visited pockets of the northern rib in a jet ski tour.Travel alone or in tandem - you can do one at a time between the driver and passenger for all the best of both worlds.
This isolated beach in the north is a real hidden jewel.It takes a little effort to get here, either in a 30-minute hike from Binimel-La, or on a boat trip.However, when you knock on this unaltered bay, all efforts are forgotten.Take a bath in the ocean and take picnics on the beach.
The best way to know Menorca is through its food, so join a tasting and wines tasting tour to discover the bottom of this Spanish jewel.Enjoy the rich aromas of the artisan cheese and find out about the production process right here, on the island.The taste of the final result is, of course, the cherry on the cake.
The Local de Menorca Zoo is a great day in the family, with several indigenous species to discover.There are also animals from all over the world, and children believe that this is one of the most fun things to do in Menorca.Smaller explorers can feed the goats and chuckle on the owners of the resident-spine.
Spend an unforgettable day at Aqua Center, with fun attractions for lovers of strong sensations of all ages.Enjoy adrenaline on the Black Hole water slide or relax in jacuzzi.Keep the energy level at the top in the restaurant with Paella and Pizza of the house.
Fill your lungs of fresh air and soul of joy as you walk on one of the oldest ways.This ancient route that connects Ciutadella and Mahón dates from the Roman era and has changed a little over the centuries.Keep an eye on the historical fountains of Es Pouets, the prehistoric caves and the dramatic rocks in Algendar.Go on a horse along the route to enjoy nature to the maximum.
The marine life off the Menorca coast is simply amazing, completely, from crabs and octopus to Scorpio and even Barracuda.What will you spy on as you sink under the waves in a thrilling diving trip?Tours are available for both beginners and experienced divers.
Discover Menorca in your rhythm along the Cavalls camía route, which surrounds the island along the coast.Choose one of the 20 marked routes and visit isolated beaches, pine forests and rocky rocks.Amplifies the adventure in a riding tour and explores the little visited parts of the island.
Ready for an adventure?Then straighten deep into the algendar canyon for a consistent dose of injured landscape and pure unaltered nature.Start your expedition to Ferreries and follow the narrow path down this dramatic 4-mile long limestone gorge.
While exploring Mahón, visit the fortress at Mola, which offers beautiful panoramas on the city and the bay.This 19th-century military fortress offers a great historical perspective on Menorca and was built to prevent the British from re-making the island. Within the forts, penetrate into secret underground passages and visit the old weapons stores.Then take a walk around the meteries and see the wake -up towers - hold the room at hand for the views.
Hidden on the virgin shores in the southwest and easily accessible in Ciutadella, Cala Macarella is the beach of your dreams.The clear water and sand bay tick all the boxes, while the striking white rocks give a sensation of wild.Do you want a stretch of your feet?Then go to the coast path and explore the quieter beach in Macarelleta.
One of the most unusual things to do in Menorca is to spend an evening at Cova D 'en Xoroi-a music club in a cave!Once the shelter of a legendary corsar and his lover, today's cave is the most sought after shelter.Then return when you leave twilight to make boogie at the theme nights of the party.
For a relaxed atmosphere of the Caribbean and the Blue Waters, go to the Cala Galdana resort for a fun day.Take a lounge chair or walk along the promenade that passes along this curved golf on the southwest coast.Make sure you pack your room!
This former historical capital of Menorcai is a cultural treasure of Mediterranean architecture and medi markets.Take a walk along the quiet port and fortified walls in Ciutadella, before heading to the old ES Born neighborhood to explore churches, cities and museums.
Isolated and quiet, Cala Tamarells is an idyllic beach on the East Coast, near ES Grau.Arriving there is part of the adventure, with rocky struggles to negotiate before reaching the bay.Relax on the sand or jump in the water for a refreshing bath.