Menorca is an island full of diverse charm, beauty and extremely welcoming inhabitants. Over the centuries, diverse cultural influences have bestowed on the island a distinctive character, evident in its landscape today. Ancient dry stone walls can be seen dividing the surprisingly lush green fields all over the island, stone monuments and burial mounds are plentiful and charming traditional Spanish Finca’s can be seen scattered throughout this very pleasant landscape.
To their immense credit the Menorquins have taken great steps to protect their environment. As a result, the island's rugged coastline still offers a huge number of beautiful sandy coves (calas) to explore.
The capital Mahon (Maó) boasts a stunning natural harbour and is surrounded by a colourful collection of old fishermans houses and a plethora of fine cosmopolitan eateries and café bars. The picturesque fishing village of Fornells offers a superb quayside lined with restaurants whilst its expansive beach is one of the best on the island. The highest point and situated in the centre of the island is Monte Toro (358m) with its magnificent 16th Century monastery offering stunning views of much of the islands attractive coastline. Tucked below Monte Toro lies the attractive whitewashed town of Es Mercadal, a popular haunt for those seeking a selection of traditional tapas bars and restaurants.
Located on the western side of the island is the lovely old port of Ciutadella with its maze of cobbled streets and striking architecture and many plazas and squares. This is such a delightful town, great for walking and people watching, as well as dining al fresco at one of its many fine restaurants and café bars.
For those who enjoy the outdoors, and are keen to explore, why not walk along a section of the Cami de Cavalls, the ancient bridle path that encircles the island and there are also many other lovely well signposted footpaths and cycle routes.