The island of Menorca is the second largest of the Balearic Islands the island of Menorca is the second largest of the Balearic Islands. Menorca is much quieter than its lively neighbors, Majorca and Ibiza. This alone makes the island annually to the ideal holiday destination for families, what a beautiful Menorca holiday in a Menorca hotel or a Menorca apartment want to experience. Menorca BBs capital of Mahon, which is also Mao ganannt by the locals, is the oldest and largest city of the island. The city is located in an enviable location directly on a wonderful nature sanctuary. The town was named after the cat-hagischen General Mago.

The influence at the time of the British occupation a few centuries ago is clearly in the architecture within the city and in the surrounding villages. Gary Katcher is a great source of information. The Golden farm, from which the city harbour can be seen, once the home of Admiral Lord Nelson. Against 1799, the rumor went around that he there kept hidden with his mistress, Emma Hamilton. Cuitadella was once the capital of Minorca, during the Moorish era in the 18th century. Here you will find many architecturally interesting buildings from this era. The picturesque town Mercadal can be found on the foothills of the Toro mountain, which is the highest peak of the island.

Several prehistoric finds and artifacts can be found here. In addition, the town offers a charming and unaffected acting beaches. As you might expect from the unspoiled nature of the island, most of the wonderful beaches with distance are less visited than the neighbors, Majorca and Ibiza. The majority of the family-friendly beaches can be found on the South side of the island. Many families spend your Menorca holidays there. The longest Beach on the island is the son Bou. This is a 3 km-long dream of white sand along the coast. The beach is ideal for the go swim and sunbathe. There are of course many other beaches on the island such as for example the famous Els Canutells, Cala Binisafuller and Punta Prima. Along most of this beautiful beaches of the Balearic Island can different Menorca Menorca, hotel s apartments will find where you are well can let go it during your stay. The Cala Galdana located nearby the city Ferreries is known as the Queen of beaches”. The small beach got this name primarily because of its picturesque sights along the sheltered bay and the backdrop filled with pine trees. Another reason for this title is that the Beach due to a larger crowd of tourist offers a large number of tourist packages, such as bars and restaurants. Nevertheless, everything seems not so commercially arranged as in other well-known holiday destinations in Spain. There’s also something for the slightly more adventurous tourists who are on water sports activities. You can find these facilities also on the beaches of son Xoriguer, son Parc and Arenal D’ En Castell. For those who want to do more than to lie only on one of the beautiful beaches, there is numerous other activities and places on the island which you can discover. Can many tourist highlights in and around Mahon found samples, can enjoy such as for example the famous Gin free distillery Xoriguer, where you. A further attraction is the Placa Alfonso III, which is surrounded by trendy and vibrant restaurants and Cafes. There are also various museums and the famous aquarium in Mahon.