Son Parc holidays plant you on Menorca's snoozy northern coast, 45 minutes' drive from two of the island's biggest crowd-pleasers, Mahon and Ciutadella.
Northern beaches
First and foremost, holidays to Menorca are all about the beaches. And the town of Son Parc’s no different. Its crowning glory’s a coconut-white belt called Arenal Son Saura – or Son Parc Beach as its known to holidaymakers. You’ll find it at the end of a hemmed-in cove, with a ribbon of forests at one end and some of the area’s biggest hotels at the other. It’s got a pair of bars, too – for bevvies and nibbles during your tanning sessions.
Hiker’s delight
Plonking yourself down in Son Parc puts you within reach of the S’Albufera Nature Reserve. This protected, 5,000-hectare patch packs in everything from olive-tree woods and wetlands to sand dunes and jagged cliffs. There are three sign-posted walking trails, starting at a visitor’s centre that’s brimming with wildlife photography exhibits. You can pick up a free map here, before setting off on a scenic trek.