A flight to Menorca takes you to the heart of the Balearics and an island visited by travellers since prehistory. Explore Ciutadella’s Gothic Cathedral and Roman-Moorish Santa Aguéda Castle.
Discover Menorca’s ancient past, with prehistoric taulas or tables, cave dwellings and megalithic tombs scattered across the island. The living culture of Menorca can be found in its capital, Maó (Mahon), with plenty of shopping and the recently opened Casino Marítim.
Escape the crowds by hiking to Monte Toro, with panoramic views of the entire island, or discover Menorca’s biosphere reserve at the Nature Museum in Ferreries. Or try your hand at sailing in Fornells and diving in Ciutadella.
Locals in Menorca claim mahonesa (mayonnaise) as a local recipe and love their square blocks of farmhouse cheese. Dine on caldereta de langosta (lobster stew) and berenjenas rellenas (stuffed aubergines). Gin is the drink of choice in Menorca and quite different from the English version. |