Menorca, sometimes spelt Minorca, is the second largest of the Balearic Islands has long been a favourite for family villa and apartment holidays as it largely escaped the ravages of the seventies when Spain groaned under pressure to build high rise hotels along its beaches. The unique character of the island's people meant Menorca concentrated on trying to balance the need to attract tourism but retain the tranquil nature of the island. Most of the villas and apartments are therefore built in low rise developments, or urbanisations, which have strict boundaries to prevent them overspilling into the surrounding countryside. This is prevalent in the north with resorts such as Son Parc and Playa de Fornells which in itself is away from the pretty fishing village bearing the same name. Villas are also the mainstay of popular Binibeca, in the south of Menorca, which has a lovely relaxed feel to it and great for families. Menorca has two large cities, Mahon the capital and beautiful Ciutadella with its colourful harvour lined with fish restaurants nestling under the medieval city ramparts. The popular family resort of Cal'n'Bosch is nearby, with other popular south coast resorts being Son Bou/San Jaime, spectacular Cala Galdana and the fantastic long beach at Santo Tomas. Mahon itself is well worth exploring with a cafe society nightlife bustling along its extensive harbourfront which teem with beautiful yachts in the summer season.
One of those lovely little havens on the deeply indented north coast of Menorca which has provided fishermen a safe harbour for centuries. Addaya has been a fine mooring for yachts of all sizes, particularly favoured by boat owners from nearby...
Binibeca villas and apartments in Menorca Spain
In an idyllic setting on the south coast, the splendour of the limestone cliffs, the fringe of white sand and clear shimmering azure of the sea glimpsed through the pines is simply breathtaking. The crescent of sand gently shelves and is ideal for...
Tucked away in the less-visited north-west corner of the island, Cala Morell is without a doubt one of Menorca's most pretty and tranquil resorts. The resort consists of just a few villas and apartments built into the cliffs around the bay and...
Just north of the beautiful old capital of Ciutadella on Menorca's western fringes, Cal?n Blanes is part of an amalgamation of three resorts, including Cal?n Forcat and Cal?n Bruch. More relaxed than its busier neighbours, but still with a wide...
Reached through gently rolling farmland from the Mahon road, Es Grau is a perfect example of just how delightful the north east coast of Menorca can be. The village is a genuine working fishing community its special feature being the beach, an...
A very picturesque fishing village situated on the north coast of Menorca. Set at the head of a long and sheltered inlet, it is particularly suitable for sailing and windsurfing. Fishing boats jostle in the small palm fringed harbour around which are...
A fascinating city with a long and varied history. It it is rich in reminders of its Georgian past whilst still maintaining the lovely Mediterranean atmosphere of bustling pavement cafes, marvellous fruit and fish markets and town squares perfect for...
The journey through the countryside on the road to the south coast resort of Santo Tomas is a pleasure all of its own! The sweeping country road threads through what must be some of the most beautiful and typical Menorcan landscape you will encounter...
Situated on the north coast amidst lush pine forests Son Parc is a perfect spot for a family holiday, or for those simply demanding a golf course on the doorstep! The magnificent beach lies just below the resort, the sands stretching hundreds of...
The small resort of Punta Prima is the found on the extreme South Eastern point of Menorca It is approached either from Mahon through Sant Lluis and due south, or from the West along the coast road which joins the settlements between here and...
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Son Bou, on the south coast of Menorca, is a very pretty yet modern resort. Son Bou is for those who love a beautiful beach and a slower pace of holiday. The narrow sands of Son Bou Beach stretch around 2km. Son Bou's nightlife buzzes in its lively...
Just over ten kilometres from Mahon airport on the southern coast Cal'n Porter (pronounced 'cal-en-port-air') is the oldest seaside resort in Menorca yet still retains a pleasant village atmosphere. In a truly spectacular setting on top of tall...
The modern resort of Cala Blanca lies on the extreme west coast of Menorca, approximately 5km south of the former capital of the island Ciutadella, and some 50km, from Mahon Airport.Cala Blanca is one of Menorca's newest resort destinations with most...
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Cal?n Bosch is the ideal resort for a relaxing and laid back family holiday as well as a superb choice for couples travelling. The majority of the action is centred round the modern marina which has been built round a man made lake and is home to...
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Ciudadela is a city and small port on the west coast of the Spanish island of Menorca, off the eastern coast of Spain in the Mediterranean. Situated at the head of a narrow and shallow arm of the sea, surrounded by flat, arid land. The area contains...
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Cala Santandria is situated just 1 mile south of Ciutadella on the West coast of Menorca. Cala Santandria consists of long narrow inlet beaches suitable for young children with their fine sands and calm waters along with a handf...
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