Holidays in Menorca are more about peace, quiet and relaxation than partying all night long. Not that the island doesn't have an active nightlife, if that's want you want, but it's just as easy to relax on the patio of your villa, sip a coffee or a glass of pomeda and just contemplate the stunning scenery laid out before you. If you are looking for a few blissful days of "r and r" and a sunny Mediterranean beach on which to wriggle your toes, this is the place to be.
Beaches Galore
Leave Ibiza to the young party-goers and spend your days strolling along a coastline that has remained largely untouched since the 18th century. Dip your feet in the fine white sand of Punta Prima and wade into the bright blue, warm water (but beware the strong currents on some windy days and during high tides). Other beaches that provide a resort-like feel, the kind you expect from holidays in Menorca, include the pine-bordered Cala Galdana and Santo Tomas. These beaches offer more than a slice of sand and sea, and are bordered by restaurants, bars and local stores to wander around.
If you prefer a solitary sojourn or do not want to contend with crowds, Binibequer and Cales Coves are more isolated and easy to explore. Head out to the caves or simply bask in the sun all day on the sand. While many of Menorca's beaches provide good parking and are easy to find, wilder beaches (with no facilities) can also be found on the island if you simply want to disconnect for the day. Rent a car, pack a picnic basket and head down to Cala Turqueta to enjoy a pristine, undeveloped landscape. Unlike its other Balearic cousins, holidays in Menorca can offer a true, peaceful getaway if that's your desire.
Day Trips to Explore Rich History
The island's strategic location and long history of occupation have left behind evidence of a rich heritage. Prehistoric sites like Trepuca and Talati de Dalt are vestiges of the Bronze Age Talayotic culture that vanished before the Greeks took the islands over. The prehistory buff can revel in abandoned dwellings, creepy caves, taulas or monuments similar to Stonehenge's megaliths-making the island the perfect choice for the amateur archaeologist.
For a more adventurous day trip, you can take day tours to the Cales Coves, which hold tombs dating back before the use of the Roman calendar. Tours like this one can often be a surprising highlight of holidays in Menorca. Not keen on being out in the sun all day long? Take a break and pay a visit to the Diocese Museum, which features many of the archaeological finds from these sites, as well as friendly guides to help guide you through the centuries. Learn more about the island's rich history by paying a visit to the Municipal Museum of Ciutadella to view artifacts from bygone eras, or head on down to the Museum of Menorca-the building itself is a work of art.
More than Meets the Eye
This small but beautiful island's reputation as a quiet seaside haven is well-deserved and there is more than meets the eye. Holidays in Menorca can offer you days of family fun, a quiet holiday by the sea, a rich nightlife, delicious cuisine and a dose of history and culture unrivalled by its neighbours. It's up to you to choose the pace of holiday you want.
Brenda Jaaback is the Managing Director of Bartle Holidays. They can provide you with a wide selection of great villas for your holidays in Menorca. Bartle Holidays makes no warranty as to the accuracy of information contained in this article and excludes any liability of any kind for the information.
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