Menorca trip

Imagine a trip to a mediterranean island, away from the concrete jungle of the modern city, the congested highways, the gray smog, the noisy bars and night clubs, the constant stress and fatigue... Imagine waking up to the sound of bird songs, spending a lazy day on the golden sands of a secluded beach, dive in crystal clear water, enjoy windsurfing, golfing, or hiking in a natural reserve, explore bronze age archeological dig sights or simply observe the pristine nature and capture it with your camera... Yes you are right, you just imagined your Menorca trip.


Menorca (also spelled Minorca)

Country: Spain
Location: Mediterranean Sea
Part of: Balearic Islands
Population: 70,000
Area: 700 sq. kilometers (270 sq. miles)
Language: Spanish
Currency: Euro

Menorca trip for the whole family

Unlike it's noisy neighbors Ibiza and Majorca, Menorca offers a perfect getaway for families or couples looking for a quiet vacation. Offering a unique mixture of crowded beaches stretching for miles offering all comforts of a modern resort and small secluded beaches isolated by rocky cliffs and connected by narrow paths,  busy towns attracting tourists with their modern conveniences and arts and little secluded fishing villages with their unique Mediterranean atmosphere.
For those that just can't live without an occasional visit to a bar the port district of Mahon will satisfy all needs and preferences.

Menorca trip for the active

Whether you are experienced in water sports or you would like to begin learning Menorca is the perfect destination. Here you will find perfect conditions: clean air, clear water, all necessary equipment and experienced instructors. Combine your vacation with yachting, windsurfing or scuba diving for a unique once in a lifetime experience.
Interested in dry land activities? No problem. Menorca offers perfect conditions for many land activities too. The whole island is crisscrossed by hiking and biking trails giving you the opportunity to combine your favorite activity with spectacular scenery.
Menorca also offers perfect conditions for golf, tennis and many other activities.

Menorca trip for the inquisitive

Designated as a biosphere reserve by UNESCO in 1993, Menorca offers unique conditions for eco-tourism. The island is a preferred destination for people interested in rare birds and animals, photography and many other outdoor activities.
The island also offers many reminders of it's turbulent past. Starting with the Bronze Age megaliths: talaiots, navetes and taules scattered all over the island. And continuing with many buildings and fortifications left by the many nations that controlled Menorca through the years: Roman, Moorish, Spanish and British.
Menorca also offers to it's visitors many colorful carnivals and the opportunity to taste both the typical Spanish and unique local cuisine.