Villas to Rent in the The Balearic Islands. Menorca Holidays
Why go on holiday to Menorca?
Menorca is the most family-orientated, least overrun and most low-key of the Balearic Islands.
There
are not only beaches to tempt the traveller but also a liberal
sprinkling of reminders of its rich heritage, including beautiful
buildings, charming villages and prehistoric sites.
How much does it cost?
From
as low as £120 for two weeks in June, self-catering accommodation with
four sharing, but expect to pay around £550 per person half-board
including return flights. Flights-only start from around £100.
When should I go?
Menorca
has a wetter climate and is usually a few degrees cooler than the other
islands, which can be a blessing in the height of summer. May-June and
September are best to avoid the crowds and higher prices of July and
August.
In the colder months the island is buffeted by chilling
tramuntana winds. In summer temperatures average 68F (21C) - 84F (29C)
and in winter they drop to 43F (6C)-58F (15C).
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What should I do when I'm there?
Menorca
has beach resorts for all the family - some crowded for those who like
it busy, some off the beaten track. You will also find beautiful
scenery and coastal views as well as pretty towns and villages.
There
are wildlife reserves in the wetlands and many archaeological sites.
Watersports are the dominant activity and you will find that many
resorts have boats and sailboards for hire.
There are also scuba
diving centres and a couple of horseriding ranches. Golfers will enjoy
the golf club at Son Parc, on the north coast near Fornells.
What towns are there to visit?
Mao,
or Mahon, is reminiscent of a small Gibraltar - having many English
influences (including the Xoriguer gin distillery), with an impressive
deepwater harbour that handles fishing boats, car ferries and huge
tankers.
The town, which was made the capital of the island by
the British in the 18th century, is built on top of the cliffs along
the south of the harbour. The narrow streets of the old quarter are
lovely to dally in.
Ciutadella is an attractive and distinctly
Spanish city with a picturesque port and a historic old quarter, while
Fornells is a former fishing village; it's extremely picturesque but
gets crowded in the season.
Each town has a festival to
celebrate its patron saint. The biggest is the Festa de Sant Joan, held
in Ciutadella on the last weekend in June. The Festa de Mare de Deu de
Gracia is in Mahon on September 8.
What about prehistoric sights?
Bronze
Age stone towers (talaiots), altars (taulas) and mausoleums (navetas)
in a good state of preservation are found in Menorca. Monuments litter
the island dating back to 2,000BC, and most have been left undisturbed
in situ, often to their detriment.
Unique to Menorca are taulas
- the huge stone tablets precisely placed in the shape of a T. It has
been suggested that they were used for sacrificial altars but, as in
the case of Stonehenge, no one really knows why these mysterious
artefacts are there.
The main sites are Talati de Dalt near
Mahon; Rafal Rubi and Torralba d'en Salord a bit further out; and Torre
d'en Gaumes, south of Alaior. Get a copy of the Archaeological Guide to
Menorca from the island's tourist office in Mahon.
Where are the best beaches?
The
best beaches are on the southern coastline, which has subsequently been
most developed. Fortunately the building has been restricted to
smaller-scale developments in the "Moorish-Mediterranean" style - not
exactly charming, but pretty enough.
Drive across the lunar
landscape north of Mahon to the lighthouse at Cap de Favaritx and you
will find eight lovely beaches; from Binimella you can walk to the
unspoiled Cala Pregonda.
North of Ciutadella you'll find La Vall - a long stretch of untouched beach backing onto a private nature park.
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Where's good for nightlife?
In
Mao, the old town has bars and restaurants, and the waterfront road of
Anden de Levante is lined with eateries with terraces overlooking the
sea.
Ciutadella's port is also lined with restaurants; after
dinner try the Sa Clau - a hip jazz and blues bar set inside the old
city walls. The resort hotels run dances and events; most resort areas
are also well- stocked with bars and restaurants.
What's the food like?
Restaurants
in the Balearics tend to cater for the tourist market, so you'll have
no problem finding standard British and French fare. Italian
restaurants are particularly popular, especially Mao.
Try a meal
of Spanish tapas, a selection of small dishes such as olives,
albondigas (meat or fish balls), and calamar a la plancha (squid).
Spanish rice dishes like paella are popular, and the seafood is mostly excellent. Grilled sardines are a local favourite.
What should I buy?
The
small town of Alaior is home to the local cheese and shoe industries.
Cheeses from the Quesos Coinga factory are sold all over Minorca, but
there's a tasting and sales room in front of the factory.
A
small craft market is held in front of the church of Santa Eulalia on
Saturday morning. One type of shoe is peculiar to Menorca - the sole is
made of recycled car tyre.
The Saturday market at Ferreries
sells traditional arts and crafts, as well as fresh produce. Pottery
and jewellery are also good buys.
What is there for children to do?
Menorca
is made for kids who enjoy sea and sand. Slap the sun cream on and let
them have fun. Many resort hotels have kids' facilities and clubs,
which will take them off your hands for hours during the day, Check
with your hotel or tour operator.
Tourist office
Spanish
National Tourist Office, 22-23 Manchester Square, London W1M 5AP. Tel.
020 7486 8077. Brochure line: 09063 640630 (60p per minute). |
Balearic Islands
The Balearic Islands are in the western
Mediterranean Sea, known as Balearic. It is near to the coast of Spain. Balearic
is known for its holiday destinations. The Balearic Islands are one of the
Catalan-speaking territories. Majorca (Mallorca), Minorca (Menorca), Ibiza
(Eivissa), and Formentera are the main islands among Balearic Islands, all
popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea.
Balearic Islands are famous for its nightlife and beautiful sea beaches. A
lot of museums are worth seeing when you are in Balearic to spend your holidays
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Balearic Islands
The Balearic Islands are in the western
Mediterranean Sea, known as Balearic. It is near to the coast of Spain. Balearic
is known for its holiday destinations. The Balearic Islands are one of the
Catalan-speaking territories. Majorca (Mallorca), Minorca (Menorca), Ibiza
(Eivissa), and Formentera are the main islands among Balearic Islands, all
popular tourist destinations in the Mediterranean Sea.
Balearic Islands are famous for its nightlife and beautiful sea beaches. A
lot of museums are worth seeing when you are in Balearic to spend your holidays
on sunny beaches around Balearic Islands.
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