We have reviews of the best places to see in Menorca. This freshwater lagoon and its shores form the ‘nucleus zone’ of Menorca’s protected Unesco Biosphere Reserve. Choosing a favourite beach in Menorca is like trying to pick a favourite book – near impossible. Hiring a car on Menorca is a great way to explore the island, and provide you with the freedom to visit wherever, whenever you'd like. Tapas and light...Ah, bliss! There were originally three in the town, but the beautifully restored Molí de Dalt is the only one left. Visits start with...Set on an elegant vine-shaded terrace, the excellent restaurant of Menorca's outstanding winery offers lightly inventive island-inspired cuisine starring local ingredients.
If a day of kayaking isn't really your thing, opt for a day of For those who had no idea what a 'sea scooter' was until reading that line (like Mim), it's basically a motorised underwater propeller that you hold onto, taking all the leg work (literally) out of your snorkelling experience. Pair crystal-clear waters, golden sands and more hours of sunshine than is seemly for any part of Europe to boast and you have a winning combination. I bet itâs litres of food colouring they pour in each night, itâs literally the only explanation) – but when youâre lying on your beach towel, casually admiring the attractive scene in front of you, I guarantee you wonât care.
Mahon Cheese or Queso de Mahón as it’s known in Spain comes from Menorca and is famous all over Spain and has been enjoyed all around the Mediterranean for years.
Beautiful as it is, Turqueta does get busy, so go early if you want to explore it in relative peace and quiet. We visited Menorca during late May/early June and thoroughly enjoyed our stay. Access to the beach is via a short path and stairs, descend them and youâll find your very own slice of beach-shaped paradise. Iâd happily spend day after day combing Menorcaâs 216km of coastline just trying to work out which beach is my absolute favourite – failing that, these were my favourites. Take a guided tour to hear the intricate and slightly eerie tales of the conditions former patients were subjected to.The grounds are wonderfully preserved, and while the island might not everyone's cup of tea, a visit here will help you understand the varied history of Menorca. If you're like us and are into your natural activities, you can hike or cycle on the park's many pathways, or explore the park with an arranged guided tour. Sitting just off the city of Mahon sits Quarantine Island, or el Llatzaret, a sanatorium built in the 18th century where patients could be quarantined during the Thick walls surround the island, used to stop patients from escaping, while remains of the prison-like cells where patients were housed and treated still exist.
He certainly succeeded.So visit Binibeca, grab yourself an ice-cream from With its position in the middle of the Mediterranean sea, it's little wonder the seafood on Menorca is so good.There are literally hundreds of great restaurants on the Island, but our favourite meal was from Here, we enjoyed a ridiculously good cheese platter, delicious vegetarian paella, too many mussels, and a mouthwatering dessert concoction of berries and chocolate.Stunning Menorca (sometimes known as Minorca) is located in the Mediterranean Sea off the coast of Spain. It might not sound like much, but Iâd highly recommend stopping off at one or two and spending an hour or two walking around, picking up quality produce from artisan shops or just sitting at a bar or cafe and having a leisurely chat as the world passes by. You'll also be able to see how diverse the landscape of the island really is. The Discoveries Of is a member of the Amazon associates program. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. The former capital of Menorca, Ciutadella has all the charm and Baroque beauty you could ask for, access to some of the best beaches on Menorca, and is generally just a wonderful place to spend your time. The extensive Fortalesa de La Mola was built between 1848 and 1875,...An old-world building with an elegant whitewashed interior and tables on a pine-dotted square and interior patio, Pins 46 specialises in smartly prepared local cuisine given contemporary flair. Menorca is home to a number of small towns and villages whose charm lies in their whitewashed buildings, cobbled streets and relaxed pace of life. Built into the caves of the south-coastal resort of Cala en Porte, As the sun goes down over the cliffs, the walls of the surrounding cliffs glow and champagne glasses glitter with golden light as they clink. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. Quiet, authentic, and outrageously beautiful, with timeworn old towns and sparkling From the historic streets of Ciutadella to the turquoise waters of Cala Mitjana, the islands green centre of Es Grau Nature Reserve, to the exceptional and abundant seafood, Menorca is home to 99 beaches, making it a brilliant destination for those wanting to soak up all the vitamin D which, let's be honest, is everyone. We can safely say this was one of the best cheese's we've ever tasted. With so many beaches and harbours, it’s no surprise that boat tours are frequently named as one of the best things to do in Menorca. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in September. Out of season, flights are irregular and will need to be booked in advance. If you're that way inclined, you can also book a guided tour of the vineyard (free), which will take you through the sustainable production methods employed by the winery.
Your three or seven deliciously inventive courses...At Menorca’s top winery, 500m northeast of Sant Lluís, you can amble around vineyards at your own pace, or book in a one-hour guided tour that concludes with a tasting of three house wines with tangy Menorcan...One of Menorca's most beautiful and sought-after coves, salt-white Cala en Turqueta gets its name from the turquoise-hued waters that tumble onto its south-coast sands.