Do you plan on having a cool vacation? Menorca can be an ideal summer spot to beat the summer heat. This quite serene island is located 34 kilometers from Mallorca and is considered to be the second largest of the Balearic Islands. It is popular for its peaceful and calm environment.
The island has a Mediterranean climate and experiences mild winters in the months of November, December, and January. The sunny days are during the months of July and August as the tourist flock the place to enjoy under its golden glory. In the month of March, there are strong northerly winds, which make Menorca referred to as a ‘windy city’. Highest rainfall in Menorca is experienced during the month of October and throughout the winters.
The Menorca Island has a long stretch of beaches you can see plenty of resorts lined up on its south coast shore along with fishing villages to the northern shore. The place is known to have as many beaches as the islands of Mallorca and Ibiza together. Owning to its hushed and quiet environment, its beach resorts are considered to be family friendly resorts.
Sea enthusiast can have an amazing time with incredible activities to choose from such as scuba diving, fishing, water-skiing, sailing, windsurfing, swimming, etc. Boat trips take you around the island as well as to the main points of the coast. Land-based activities include hiking and cycling.
The most special features of these beaches are that the urbanization has not really interfered with the natural beauty. Menorca has been able to truly preserve its scenic glory by refraining to be a vacationer landmass.
There are numerous leisure and interesting tourist attractions, the details of which can be easily obtained by the tourists from the local tourist offices located in the Menorca town. Museums, beaches, local events, sightseeing, and festivals are some of the most prominent attractions that tourists can look out for while traveling on a Menorca holiday.
You can also have an amazing shopping experience in Menorca. The markets have crafts, clothing, and jewelry items along with fresh food available at very reasonable rates. You can look out for the best pottery and leather products that are priced at lower rates than anywhere else in Europe.
Banks open up in the morning; however, there are ATM centers at all major points in the city. MasterCard and Visa credit cards are accepted throughout the place.
Menorca has different modes of transportation available. Buses are the most viable transportation mode to go around the town. Taxicabs and rent a car Menorca options are also available, which provide stopovers at attractions and sites of the island. If you are alone or have company then renting a scooter can also be a good idea. It helps you move around the narrow Menorca lanes conveniently.