Menorca is the second largest of the Balearic Islands and can sometimes be over-shadowed by big sister Mallorca, yet it’s sheer beauty and the simple harmony of the island is second to none. Visitors will be pleasantly surprised. For more accommodation on Menorca please visit www.choicetravelinfo.com. If you would like more details on the magazine Choice Villas & Apartments (Britain's most read villa magazine) please visit wwwtlmags.com

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Menorca is the second largest of the ©Bernard ert
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Balearic Islands and can sometimes be
over-shadowed by big sister Mallorca, yet it’s
sheer beauty and the simple harmony of the
island is second to none. Visitors will be
pleasantly surprised.
overing 702 square kilometers with 216 Some examples
C kilometres of coastline and despite being
a fairly flat island with no great
mountains, Menorca has many natural treasures
of this diverse
craftsmanship
are master
and a variety of landscapes which include lagoons, woodworkers
marshes, small springs and smooth hills. of farming tools, fashion
The natural variety of the island is extremely jewellers, pottery, blacksmiths, cheese makers
wide and a real treasure with deep gorges starting and boat makers of llauts (menorcan vessels).
from the insides of the island and winding their
way towards the southern coast. These ravines are enorca offers the most natural way of experiencing
authentic, holding a variety of flora with 220
species, which cohabit, with the remains of mares
stone quarries and prehistoric constructions.
M sport – the island is lined across with countless
country paths to discover. These can be enjoyed by
walking along established routes or by bike, taking advantage
Marine species of special interest are those found in of its flatness or experiencing an exciting feeling of freedom
the more than ten underwater caves which aren't on horseback along the coastline. The "Cami de Cavalls" (a
found anywhere else. As well as these underwater path originally created to take by horseback which
caves, Menorca bears over fifty inland caves to surrounds the island) is recommended in order to capture
explore. the charm of the Menorcan coastline as it follows the
island's entire outline.
Menorca is extremely cultural and it’s passion is
The sea breeze helps to create the best atmosphere to
particularly expressed with the Sant Joan festivities,
fight back the heat and enjoy the fresh air and all excursions
where the Menorcan horse breed becomes the
allow for some common stops – the many coves and
one and only protagonist, as well as the variety of
beaches where to recover and refresh in the privileged
handicraft created by the most skilled hands of
waters. The Camí d'en Kane, made during the British
the island or the expressiveness of its atavistic
dominion, is an appropriate route for two wheelers, which
folk jigs.
offers the opportunity to get together with the essence of
Menorca has always been the birthplace of
the old rural scenery.
different artistic personalities. The continuous
Known as the Island of wind, Menorca is great for sailing
exposure to such beauty of the island has
and windsurfing. A number of companies rent out different
inspired writers, painters and sculptors, as well
kinds of vessels or offer excursions to any of the beautiful
as musicians; a unique muse for its best
beaches where you can enjoy a wonderful dip in the
symphonies.
Mediterranean or a dive into its depths. If you practise
Local festivities are celebrated during the
scuba-diving in Menorca you will fall in love with its
summer throughout the different towns and
transparent waters. Its sea bottoms are an enchanting forest
such events are the best proof of the
of unique plants and marine species, caves, light effects and
traditional Menorcan
shipwrecks. Diving in the Protected Area at the north of the
Collioure customs. The
boat, island is a real underwater adventure where lobsters and
Small fishing ul Palau/CRT starting point of
© Pa basses can be seen as they move about freely.
these festivities, and
After so many thrills, you can relax with a game of golf
considered the
with the advantage being the climate, which allows for play
most popular, are
at any time of the year. By being located close to the sea
held in Ciutadella
and surrounded by nature, golf can be played within an
between the 23rd
incomparably quiet scenery.
and 24th of June.
Menorcan ost towns host handicraft markets every week,
craftsmanship,
includes an
authentic and
M where real handmade works of art are exhibited. A
ritual not to be missed is a walk through the stalls
at Calas Fonts, Fornells or the Ciutadella Port; idyllic
variable form of sceneries next to the sea where you can feel a special
modeling beauty. atmosphere.

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The town centres and main tourist centres are packed with
exclusive shops where you can purchase the latest models of
concerts at
unbelievable sceneries
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clothing and footwear. Shoe manufacturing in Menorca is still such as a stone-
very important, as it has been in the past. quarry. Or feel the Average An
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Search for your own paradise near the sea at the island's beat within an Temperature al
exquisite restaurants and taste the freshest products impressive cave (guide only) 18.4°C
withdrawn from the Mediterranean. There is no other moment rebuilt into a disco,
better than this to enjoy the calm roll of the sea on a terrace hanging over a
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while trying to discover the ingredients of the Caldereta de breathtaking cliff on verter)
Langosta (lobster stew): the island’s best held secret. The the coast, where the Official Lan
Menorcan cooking is a rich traditional expression which has trendiest DJ’s meet Catalan and guages
Castilian Sp
anish
passed on from parents to children, a wise combination of or dance until
ingredients offered by the island's fertile soil and recipes that sunrise at any of
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orca.com
its taste. the ports of Maó
or Ciutadella. Getting there
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enorca hides many secrets. It is said that the strong If you prefer easyjet.com
M gusts of tramontana wind soak the grazing fields with
sea salt. This is why the cattle are so fond of it and
explains why the cheese has that special bouquet. The original
peace and quiet,
you can also enjoy
an authentic Menorcan
cheese of Menorca is night at one of the fishermen caves at Cala Corb,
one of the most listening to traditional sailor's songs accompanied by the
appreciated in the captain's guitar who is willing to let anyone play it and share
world. his artistic knowledge.
Menorca is also
open to entertainment.
Enjoy magical nights at
Visit Menorca and delight your senses!
Canal du Midi, Le Somail
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Carcassonne view ©R. Nourry/CRT

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