Menorca holidays

Things to do

Explore your destination

Here's a little taste of what's on offer: for more excursion ideas, speak to your Rep.

Mahon Moods
Experience the ambience of the capital, before sailing from its harbour to the whitewashed village of Binibeca. You'll then visit the famous Caves of Xoroi, reached by a cliffside walkway with spectacular Mediterranean views.

Fabulous fiestas
Choose one of our fantastic fiesta excursions and you'll take in all the colour of Spain's festivals. Each one totally unique, they often feature fireworks, dancing horses and streets packed with craft stalls and locals in traditional dress.

Cruise Selection
Choose from our selection of catamaran cruises, whether it's a family cruise, a sunset experience or an all-inclusive luxury package.

Highlights

• Wandering around the island’s capital Mahon, home to one of the biggest natural harbours in the world
• Taking advantage of the beautiful beaches around the island, like Son Bou with its long and wide stretch of sand to chill on
• Taking in the sights while on holiday in Menorca, on top of Monte Toro, the island’s highest peak, where you can see Fornells and sometimes even Majorca
• Enjoying a day of fun at Los Delfines Aquapark, near Ciutadella, with shoots, slides and even bouncy castles and trampolines, which should help you dry off
• Swinging north for a round of golf at the championship quality Club Son Parc, where the club are happy to hire out clubs, so you don’t have to bring your own
• Seeing the birds that flock to the island’s wetlands in S’Albufera Natural Park, like egrets, sandpipers and warblers
• Seeing how people lived in Menorca during the Bronze Age, at Cales Coves, where about 100 caves have been carved into the cliffs
• Discovering Menorca’s brilliant pre-historic past at Naveta des Tudons, a Bronze Age burial chamber with some of Europe’s oldest buildings
• Looking up at the Stonehenge-style rock structures, and ambling around pre-historic watchtowers and burial chambers at Trepuco, just south of Mahon

Food and drink

If you’re fond of the odd G and T, Xoriguer gin is a popular drink here, with the distillery on Mahon’s waterfront. The aromatic tipple has been made here since the 18th century for British servicemen in Menorca.

Seafood is very popular on the island, and if you head to the northern resort of Fornells, you can tuck into lobster stew. Remember to take your autograph book with you, because Juan Carlos I, the King of Spain, is said to dine here.

Mayonnaise is believed to have got its name from Mahon, so it’s only right to squirt some on your chips while in the capital.

Evening Flavour

Mahon and Ciutadella have bars and clubs to dance the night away in. There’s a casino in Mahon too, where you can have a flutter before wandering around the beautiful harbour and stopping off at the bars and restaurants.

One place definitely worth checking out is Cova d’en Xoroi, in Cala ‘n Porter. This is a bar and club like no other, set inside a cave overlooking the sea, open during the day and into the small hours, this is a party venue you won’t forget.

Shopping

Markets are very popular in Menorca, with locals and tourists wandering the stalls looking for a bargain. Some of the best markets can be found in Mahon, Es Castell, Ferreries and Ciutadella and the jewellery, clothes, shoes and pottery are all for sale.

In Mahon, you can browse the stalls of the 18th Century convent and there are a few boutique shops in Ciutadella. Sandals and the local Xoriguer gin are the big sellers in Menorca.

Dates for the Diary

June 24th is the Festa de Sant Joan, with the biggest celebrations held in Ciutadella. The night before the 24th sees lots of festivities, like singing, dancing and horse shows.

For the Family

• Going to Goody Goody Park, a world of fun for young kids, who can jump into the ball pits, bounce on the bouncy castles and swim in the pools, they’ll be smiling all day long
• Having fun in the water with a trip to Los Delfines Aquapark. There are plenty of shoots, slides and fun-filled things to fill your day here
• Partying at the fiestas in Menorca, where the horses are one of the main attractions, playing a massive part in the celebrations

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Information

Language: Spanish. Currency: Euro. Standard GMT: +1hr. Spanish Tourist Office: 2nd Floor, 79 New Cavendish Street, London W1W 6XB. Telephone: 020 7486 8077. www.spain.info

Travel money

Euro

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