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Menorca Overview

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Holidays in Menorca are a favourite with families. Menorca is just 21 miles from its larger neighbour Majorca and is the second largest of the Balearic Islands. It is definitely more sedate that it’s noisier neighbours (Majorca and Ibiza). The island has almost as many beaches as these two islands put together. Most of holiday resorts reside on the south coast and you can find a string of picturesque fishing villages along the island’s craggier north shore.

Despite the fact that it’s only a 2 hour flight from the UK to reach your Holidays in Menorca. The island has been sheltered from the effects of development over the years, undergoing very little change. This makes a holiday in Menorca ideal for a short break or even a long weekend.

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Menorca - plenty of activities to keep you busy throughout the day

So this year, take your holidays in Menorca. The island is home to some of the most spectacular beaches in the Balearic Islands, with fine white sand and warm turquoise waters. The beaches have plenty of amenities, enough to keep the whole family occupied and entertained during your holidays.

Water sports are popular with holiday makers in Menorca. Wind Surfing, water-skiing, jet-skiing, parasailing, canoeing and even banana boat rides or rides on pedalos.

If you feel active then why not try some mountain biking, horse riding or hiking, following the many trails that criss-cross the island. The views are simply breathtaking. Cycling is great way to see the island. Cycle to the sleepy towns such as Alayor and Mercadel. Or head for the "Cami de Cavalls" coastline.

If you want to relax and take in the scenery during your holiday to Menorca then take one of the many tours in glass-bottomed boats which will take you out around the island to see marine life. The island of Menorca is renowned for its treacherous waters during the winter period and there are a number of shipwrecks around the island including 17th century galleons and more modern vessels, so there is plenty to see.

If you are feeling adventurous during your holidays in Menorca, hire a car. It is probably the best way to explore the island. You can drive to Menorca’s highest point, Monte Toro. Or head to the cliff tops for panoramic views at Cala Galdana.

Scuba diving is also a favourite past-time of holiday makers visiting Menorca. The island is littered with spectacular subterranean caverns ready to be explored.

Menorca - some brilliant restaurants to choose from

A holiday to Menorca would not be complete without trying the local speciality lobster stew or caldereta de llagosta. Not surprisingly, there are sea-good features high on the menu, but resorts cater for a wide range of Europeans tastes as well as the more traditional Spanish dishes we have all come to expect.

Menorca is famous across Spain for its cheese. Mahon Cheese is produced according to strict standards. It is in square shape with a yellow, oily, rind and is cured for up to two years.

If you are looking to spend a day out shopping whilst in Menorca then head for the capital Mahon. Many of the resorts around the island tend to be quite small and tend to simply serve the basics.

As for public transport, it is largely air conditioned coaches that travel regularly between the capital and the resorts. Taxis are also good but as always, remember to ask the rate before getting in.

Menorca Weather and Climate

When you take your holidays in Menorca you will find it hard to believe that it is actually the coolest and wettest of the Balearic Islands. The island tends to receive most of its annual rainfall during the winter months. This gives the island its lush green environment.

Annually Menorca receives over 300 days of pure sunshine and about 8-11 hours of sun per day peaking at around 28C and even in winter months when those temperatures are ‘lower’ which is about 12 degrees Celsius you still get 3-5 hours of sunshine per day.