Menorca

Menorca, Mallorca's little sister island, has an unspoiled beauty and charm all her own. Unlike the more developed islands, Menorca has little of the tourist-y feel - but that doesn't mean that the lovely little island is lacking in amenities. Along its 216 kilometers of coastline you'll find everything from sandy white beaches, the Migjorn, along the southern coast to la tramuntana, the rocky northern cliffs.

To truly appreciate the beauty of the tiny Balearic Island, indulge in a Menorca car hire to make it easy to get from bay to beach to mountains. Menorca holidays are flavored by the sunny sleepiness of authentic 18th century villages like San Luis, and virgin beaches like those at Punta Prima and Calas d'es Rafalet. Sparkling coves are tucked into natural inlets all along the coastline, inviting visitors to relax and enjoy the sun, sand and surf.

If you tire of the sun and sand, though, Menorca has more to offer. There's the sparkling night life of Mahon, Villacarlos, Alayor and Punta Prima, the island's four largest cities, with an array of bars and nightclubs to keep any party girl or boy up all night long, and the best restaurants to help you greet the morning sun with a fine selection of tapas and other treats.

The two major cities, Mao (Mahon) and la Ciudadela, are very different from each other, though they share the distinction of being the former and current capital cities of Menora. History comes to life in the narrow lanes of la Ciudadela with festivals that have been celebrated for centuries. In Mahon, you'll find the best and the brightest of the modern world.

If you choose to spend your holidays in Menorca, you'll find a wide range of lodging options, from luxury Menorca hotels to camping in the National Park along the beach. Lovely, peaceful and traditionally not traditional, Menorca is the perfect island holiday getaway for a very different island experience.