Menorca – Introduction

The island is perfect to destress, unwind and slow down the pace of life….

Geography

Geologically the island is divided into two symmetrical but very different halves. The North, has an uneven and rugged coastline with sparse vegetation and numerous islets and reddish and dark sandy beaches. The South is made up of calcareous rock, is flat and has smooth cliffs, gullies sculpted by water and coves of white sand surrounded by pines. The highest elevation of the island is Monte Toro at 357 metres.

History

Minorca has been, since prehistoric times to more recent times, a staging point of different cultures owing to its strategic location in the heart of the western Mediterranean. Its location has attracted, since the dawn of civilization, different peoples who have coveted the island as a stopover port and a shelter..

All these people left a rich historical legacy in the island, which is the most easterly of the Balearic territories and is a place of outstanding heritage.

It is for this reason that historians and archaeologists consider Menorca to be an authentic open-air museum.

Both its prehistory and history are so intense that it seems inappropriate for such a small territory.

Leisure and Sports

Menorca offers unbeatable opportunities to combine sport with the enjoyment of nature.  

<Lovers of the sea have a wide range of activities open to them, from swimming in any of the coves on the island to specific activities such as windsurfing, sailing, water-skiing , fishing, lateen sailing or scuba diving. There are also boat trips around the island and trips to the main points of interest on the coast. Urbanizations offer various services: diving centres (from beginners to advanced), windsurfing centres (Fornells is the best known) as well as the possibility of enjoying other water sports and activities. Other marinas are located in harbours around the island, such as Maó, Addaia, Fornells, Ciutadella or Cala'n Bosch as well as in other smaller locations.

Cycling is possible on a large number of rural minor roads. There are guided tours, programmed excursions or freestyle routes. There are also specific hiking and trekking routes that allow one to enjoy nature and the island's landscape or bird-watching and observing natural habitats.

Sports centres, public swimming pools, tennis courts and other facilities offer a wide range of sporting activities in all the municipalities of the island and in the majority of the urbanizations. Also, cricket can be played in Sant Lluís!

Radio controlled model aircraft is another interesting option. Light aircraft rental, if one is in possession of the appropriate licence, is available or flight trips to enjoy the island from the sky. The latter is available for groups of up to six people. All the above are available at the Aeroclub, located between Maó and Sant Lluís.

For golf enthusiasts, Menorca has one nine hole golf course in the urbanization of Son Parc on the northern coast

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