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Menorca, the tranquil cousin of Mallorca in the Balearic Islands, boasts beautiful villas for a sensational Spanish vacation. Menorca villas are ideal for romantic getaways and family holidays with miles of unspoilt beaches and coves to discover. While staying in this Mediterranean paradise, there is plenty to see and do – including getting to know the island’s natural beauty and exploring several archaeological and historical sites.

Visit Mao and Cruise the Harbour

Mao is the island’s capital and an historic walled port town. The multitude of cobblestoned streets, narrow alleys and quaint little squares ensure that Mao oozes charm. Around town there are many important historical buildings, and by night the port side area really comes to life with cantinas, bars and restaurants infusing an infectious vibe into the town. The oldest construction in town is the Arch de San Roque, which are the remains of the former town walls. Additionally the Church of Santa Maria is an impressive building that was rebuilt in the mid 18th century and features a pipe organ with 3000 pipes.

Many Menorca villas feature impressive Mediterranean views, but you can enjoy a totally different perspective of the Mediterranean by taking a cruise boat tour of Mao Harbour. From the harbour you can take in the remains of the Castle of San Felip and Fort La Mola, which served as a military prison under Franco. Out on Rei Island, you can cruise past and see the archaeological site of an early Christian basilica. Cruise boats and catamarans leave every 45 minutes from the port during peak season.

Xoriguer Gin Distillery

Gin was brought to Menorca by the British in the 18th century, and the Xoriguer Gin Distillery has been producing the liquor since that time. You can visit the distillery to this day to see the immense copper stills producing the spirit and sample some of the final product in the showroom. The distillery is easily accessed from all Menorca villas a short journey away in Moll de Ponent Harbour.

S’Albufera des Grau National Park

The S’Albufera des Grau National Park is situated in the north east of the island and is a breathtaking natural conglomeration of wetlands, lagoons, shoreline and natural splendour. In 1993 UNESCO declared Menorca a Biosphere Reserve due to its immense natural diversity, and the S’Albufera des Grau National Park showcases the very best of the island’s natural beauty. While staying in Menorca villas on the island, a visit to this national park is a must!

Menorca Beaches

Menorca has some of the best unspoiled beaches to be found in Spain – in fact, this is one of the few places in the Mediterranean where you can enjoy crowd-free and largely secluded beaches. The beaches in the south of the island are particularly stunning thanks to the soft sandstone that provides pretty shades and the large amounts of marine plant life off shore that act as a filter for the beaches. Son Bou is one of the prettiest beaches in the south, with an expansive sandy shore to explore. There are also several Menorca villas that are located in this part of the island – those close to Cala’n Porter are well supplied with tourism facilities.

Brenda Jaaback is the Managing Director of Bartle Holidays. They can provide you with a wide selection of great accommodation for your holiday in Menorca villas . Bartle Holidays makes no warranty as to the accuracy of information contained in this article and excludes any liability of any kind for the information.

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