Things to Do

Watersports, sailing, yachting, golf and tennis, there’s plenty of activities for your Menorca holiday. Scuba diving centres can be found in the main resorts, while horse riding ranches are also located in the larger, town areas.

If you want to escape from sunbathing on the beach, you can take a boat trip and explore the island by sea starting in the world’s second deepest natural harbour at Maó (Mahon). From here you will get the best views of the cliff-top houses and learn about its fascinating history, while those interested in nature can visit the wildlife reserves found in the wetlands.

With strong British links dating back to the times of Nelson, Menorca’s wealth of archaeological remains and ancient sites will delight lovers of history. Alongside a gothic church, maze and fortress, traces of the island’s colourful past and original inhabitants can be found everywhere. Monuments, Neolithic towns, prehistoric remains and megalithic ruins are in abundance, most of which have been left undisturbed. Bronze Age stone towers and ‘taulas’, huge stone tablets placed in the shape of a T, are also a unique feature of the area.

Other fun activities we would recommend would include enjoying a carajillo (coffee with brandy) and a selection of tapas in Plaça des Born, Ciutadella, one of the finest city squares anywhere in Spain, or why not choose your own catch of the day and sample the fresh lobster in the fishing village of Fornells. Experience a fiesta, whether its jousting in June in Ciutadella or giants, gin and dancing horses in Maó in September, and for the younger ones you will find water parks in Cala en Bosch and Cala Blanes.