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Menorca lies in the Balearic Islands, just off the eastern coast of Spain in the western Mediterranean. Just 47km by 18km in size, Menorca is smaller than Majorca - its nearest Balearic Island neighbour.
Popular with British, German and Italian tourists, Menorca holidays are particularly family-friendly, offering a more peaceful Mediterranean holiday with less prominent nightlife than the island's lively neighbour Ibiza.
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This Menorca guide provides ideas for day trips, fun family activities and island sightseeing.
Menorca Villas and Holiday Apartment Booking |
You can find cheap Menorca holiday villas or a luxury apartment from Thomson Holidays
who are still offering late deals for
May half term (Whitsun Spring Bank Holiday) and a selection of Menorca holidays for summer
2009.
Alternatively, a great choice of Menorca holiday deals at affordable prices are available from top UK holiday companies,
directly from our holidays page. We also provide some of the best deals on 2009
family holidays to Spain and the other Balearic Islands, all at bargain prices.
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Menorca Weather
The best time to take Menorca holidays is between mid May and
the end of September. During the summer (July, August and September) the Menorca weather is very warm, averaging 24 - 27C and
rainfall is lowest. Avoid taking a holiday to Menorca or the other Balearic Islands before mid
May as the weather can be unsettled and cool. March and April can be too early for reliable warm weather,
as we found out during a recent trip!
Travel Tips
Menorca car hire is cheap at around €75 for 3 days and the island
(like Spain) drives on the right. The island's water has a high mineral content, so drink
bottled de-mineralised water during your Menorca holiday. This is especially important for children.
If you plan on staying at self catering Menorca
holiday villas or an apartment, try to shop for food at larger supermarkets in major towns such
as Mahon as prices are much lower.
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Menorca Sightseeing Activities
Our holiday guide to Menorca below suggests fun day trips and sightseeing activities, which have appeal both
for a family group or an independent traveller:-
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Cala Galdana |
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Fornells |
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Cala Galdana is one of Menorca's most attractive family holiday resorts. Situated in a
sheltered cove on the south of the island, it has a
good beach and shallow, calm waters for bathing. There's a
fun water park and playground for children. |
The town of Fornells, Menorca has an
attractive harbour, with many self
catering holiday villas and apartments. There are good restaurants and Fornells
offers good sailing and
scenery. There's no beach as such, but a good bus service is provided to other resorts. |
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El Toro |
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Son Bou |
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At 358m El Toro is the highest
point on Menorca offering
panoramic views of the whole island. Access is by road from
Es Mercadel. Majorca can be seen on a clear day.
See our El Toro Video here. |
Son Bou has Menorca's longest sandy beach (over 4km in length). Popular for a family Menorca holiday, the
resort is located on the south of the island. The 3 star Sol Milanos hotel (pictured) offers direct beach access. |
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Ciutadella |
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Cala Pregonda |
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Ciutadella is a large town on the west of Menorca. Highlights include the
impressive gothic cathedral built in 1362.
Ciutadella has a
nice harbour and cheap shopping making it a good base for your Menorca holiday. |
Cala
Pregonda, Minorca is about 6km west of Fornells on the north coast. Due to access difficulties, it is quiet and very unspoilt. Access is via a footpath starting at Binimel lá
beach, and takes about 20 minutes. The footpath is unsuitable for small children.
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Cala Mitjana
Cala Mitjana is one of Menorca's most beautiful coves and not to be missed during your holiday.
Access is by footpath from a Cala Galdana parking area, which can be found by taking the main access road from Ferreries to Cala Galdana. Click here for a map. |
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Cales Coves
Cales Coves is an attractive limestone cove between Alaior and Sant Climent on the south of Menorca, popular as a stop-off point during boat trips around the island.
Access to Cales Coves is via an unpaved, 1.5km long road which is passable with care by car. |
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Mahon
Mahon (Mao) is the capital of Menorca with a population of approximately 28,000 and a major deepwater port of about 6km in length. It boasts some of the island's best restaurants and is a popular destination for Mediterranean cruise liners.
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