Does Menorca have good beaches?
The sleepy Balearic island of Menorca threads an impressive tally of scenic stretches along over two hundred kilometres of shoreline. Most of the summer crowds flock to the more accessible larger resort beaches which are typically long sandy stretches or broad sweeping bays.
Which part of Menorca has the best beaches?
CALA MITJANA & CALA MITJANETA Often cited as among the best beaches in Menorca, Cala Mitjana and its little sister Cala Mitjaneta are understandably two of the busier beaches I visited during my time on the island.
Does Menorca have sandy beaches?
Fine white sand, the sea an almost-unbelievable shade of turquoise, and the prettiest scenery – Menorca’s beaches are often compared to the Caribbean, and yet they’re so close to home.
How many beaches are there on the island of Menorca?
Menorca has more than 70 beaches distributed between the North and the South. While the ones in the north usually offer more wild landscapes with red rocks, the southern ones are sandy. In any case, they all have something in common: they’re little pieces of an almost intact paradise.
Which is better Menorca or Mallorca?
Menorca – the hidden gem The obvious difference between Menorca and Mallorca, is that Menorca is much smaller. It’s also a bit of a hidden gem as its neighbour, Majorca, is much better known internationally. As you can imagine, Menorca is far quieter than its bigger neighbour.
Does Mahon have a beach?
The beach of Sa Mesquida is located about 10 kilometres north of Mahon, the capital, where the main port of the island is located. Cala Sa Mesquida is one of the favourite beaches among local residents, especially on the weekends.
Does Ciutadella have a beach?
Ciutadella doesn’t have its own beach, but just 3 kilometres away are the small beaches of Cala Santandria and Sa Caleta and further afield are Cala’n Blanes, Cala’n Forcat, Cala Blanca and Cala’n Bosch.
Can you drink tap water in Menorca?
The tap water in Menorca that comes from the public water supply is generally safe to drink. If not the water supplier must inform the residents. Similar to Mallorca the taste and perception of the local tap water is very bad. Therefore almost everyone drinks bottled water.
Is there a strip in Menorca?
Cala’n Porter’s bars are nestled in between the restaurants on the town’s main ‘strip’. Flava claims to be the largest music bar in town and flits between eighties, house and urban music.