Visiting Menorca

(Menorca, Spain)

The second-biggest of the Spanish Balearic Islands, Menorca is a beautiful and peaceful place to visit. The island of Menorca tends to be quieter than both neighbouring Ibiza and Mallorca, yet still offers a superb array of attractions, historic towns and charming villages.

Of course, one of the main highlights on Menorca are the endless stretches of sand, which provide the ultimate spot to top up your tan and enjoy a selection of water sports in the neighbouring Mediterranean Sea.

Visiting Menorca: Places to Visit

• Menorca harbour tours, with a range of cruises available, one of the best ways to appreciate the island's scenery
• Es Freginal Park, a large and important area of green, with landscaped gardens, floral districts and seasonal events, located in central Moa, Menorca's capital
• Xoriguer Gin Distillery, standing along the Moll de Ponent harbour area of Menorca, dating back to the 18th century and featuring a popular gift shop where locally produced gin can be purchased
• Placa Esplanada, the largest square in the whole of Menorca, standing in the heart of Mao and surrounded by cafés, ice cream parlours, eateries and shops
• Menorca waterfront, centred around Mao, this lively waterfront is full of traditional fishing boats, coastal cliff houses and interesting caverns, together with a good selection of seafood restaurants and local shops
• Placa Alfons III, an appealing public square surrounded by a number of popular restaurants and coffee shops with outdoor areas and an old windmill
• Teatre Principal (Principal Theatre), a historic opera house which was built around 200 years ago and hosts many popular concerts and events each year
• Gobierno Militar (Military Governor's House), a particularly impressive palace dating back to the middle of the 18th century and used by the army
• Castell de Sant Nicolau, a well-preserved castle, dating back to the 17th century and built to protect the Menorca's harbour area nearby
• Cales Coves, located close to Mao and known throughout Menorca for its network of prehistoric caverns and chambers