Menorca Resorts
Menorca Gold: Luxury Holiday Villas and Apartments in Menorca.
Mahon
Found on the far east of the island, Mahon, Menorca’s capital, overlooks a magnificent natural harbour. It features a 2km long promenade of quality restaurants, bars and shops. The town boasts some excellent shops and bars set around its inviting squares, ideal for those who wish to stroll around. Be sure to take a trip in one of the glass-bottomed boats which sail from the harbour at regular intervals, a must for children and adults alike. The new casino at the Club Maritimo is open every day into the early hours and boasts a full range of gaming tables, slot machines a bar and restaurant facilities.
Son Bou, Sant Tomas
These 2 adjacent resorts on the south coast feature some of the best stretches of beach to be found on the island. Sant Tomas is a small resort, which has grown up around the long beach, perfect for swimming or and water sports. There is a good selection of restaurants, supermarkets and shops. Son Bou has the longest stretch of sandy beach on the island at almost 4 kilometres long. It is the bigger of the two resort areas and has everything for a perfect family holiday, including the usual shops, bars, restaurants and a bank.
Es Castell
Situated only some five minutes drive from Mahon, the town of Es Castell is based around two coves. Cala Fons, the larger of the two, has an excellent selection of waterside bars and restaurants, many based in the old caves of the cliff, while the other, Cala Corb, is very much a working fishing cove. Es Castell, like Mahon, is an excellent base for those wanting to stay close to all amenities and explore the island.
Son Parc/Fornells
Son Parc, is a relatively new development and is still expanding. It is situated to the north of the island amid gently rolling hills and pine forests. The beach has a fine expanse of white sand with a beach bar and various water sports, including windsurfers, pedalos and canoes. The resort is a combination of residential areas and a commercial centre with a good selection of shops, bars, restaurants, a chemist and disco. Son Parc also features a 15-hole golf course, the only one on the island, and this is due to be expanded to 18 holes. There is also a tennis club.
Further north is Fornells, a pretty village of white washed houses huddled round the harbour. It is very relaxing to sit by the harbour side and watch the boats sail in and out. Local water sports – including windsurfing, boat hire and diving-are excellent and short courses are readily available.
Binebeca and Cala Torret
Set on the edge of the sea with a maze of narrow streets and tiny squares, Binebeca has developed into one of the most complete and popular resorts on the island. To one end of the resort is the old fishing village with its multitude of bars and restaurants and shops while at the other can be found Cala Torret, another attractive development with all amenities. Separating the two is the lovely family beach of Binebeca with its gently shelving sands offering safe bathing for all and experts.
Map of the Island of Menorca