Menorca Reviews

Menorca (or Minorca) will always have a special place in my heart as we took my little boy here on his first holiday abroad and had a fantastic time. I've actually been about 4 or 5 times though and will definitely go back at some point in the future. Menorca is actually the second largest of the Balearics behind Majorca and followed ...  Read the complete review

Menorca (or Minorca) is an island in the Balaerics and is a contender for me for the nicest place on Earth. The Balaerics are a group of islands which are in the mediterranean and are closer to Barcelona than Madrid, there are 3 famous ones, Majorca, Menorca and Ibiza. Majorca and Ibiza are more commercial whereas Menorca has managed ...  Read the complete review

Menorca is a small Island, a designated Biosphere protection area which is dwarfed by its sister Balearic Majorca. However, there is plenty here to keep you happy. There are two main towns, Mahon the capital, and Cuitadella, the former capital. Both are lovely but to see the "real" Menorca, experience the small towns and deserted ...  Read the complete review

Menorca is a fabulous option if what you are looking for is a laid-back and tranquil environment in which to enjoy some sun and relax. As long as you are aware of this before you go, you will have a brilliant time - however you do still see people arriving at Mahon airport who have surely picked the wrong island, probably based on the fact that ...  Read the complete review

Menorca is one of the Balearic islands off the spanish coast, relatively easy to get to for us brits it is a small island with great sun and beaches. We stayed at Arenal D'en Castell and it was lovely, the hotel itself wasn't that nice but the bay ws a lovely horsesshoe with a lovely beach and stunning crystal blue ...  Read the complete review

Lasr september we stayed in the resort Punto prima in menorca, this is on the south east coast of the island and is a nice small quiet place that isnt too overly populated with tourists. It took us just 15 minutes to drive there from the airport which was one of the reasons i chose this place as after being on a flight for a few hours ...  Read the complete review

Menorca, it has to be said: it's one of the most beautiful places on earth. The mixture of lush mountains and the beautiful crystal clear water and golden beaches that line the coasts make it a popular destination for many visitors. But, thankfully, it's not so famous that it has become overcrowded and commercialised. The resort's i have ...  Read the complete review

This summer, although my job was hard work, it wasn’t all that mentally stimulating. When I got the odd hour off, I would try to get my brain going again by one doing any of a number of things – reading a German magazine, practicing my Spanish or writing. While A-Z ops might well be a bit last season :p they can take a while as ...  Read the complete review

We've just returned from spending a week here (10-17/5/02) so I though I'd give you my opinion as the reviews are few and far between. We stayed in a villa hired through James Villas (http://www.jamesvillas.com/) which was very reasonably priced compared to others as they don't charge for under occupancy. The villa was brand ...  Read the complete review

Me and my family have just returned from the island of menorca and we are both gob smacked by it's beauty. The airport in mahon (the capital) is only a short drive away from most resorts as it is a tiny island. It is a full of luxury mansions and yachts which dominate most of the shores of the the island. ARENAL DEL CASTELL: We ...  Read the complete review

This was the first holiday my Wife and I have had without our children. We wanted to relax and getaway from the miserable weather we'd been having in England. We are in our Mid thirties, enjoy food,drink,sightseeing and swimming. And we went in May. If you are after a Family-Fun holiday with Kid's Clubs, then this article is not for you. ...  Read the complete review

We (family of 2 Adults and 2 kids aged 2 & 6) had been to Menorca the previous year and had done a quick tour of the island in a hire car, and had found Arenal to be an ideal spot to try next time. We booked with First Choice and went in May 2000. We stayed at the hotel AguaMarina which is right in the beach of Arenal. We ...  Read the complete review

A cosmopolitan island with something for everyone. Menorca is a small island, with just one main road. It takes just under an hour to travel across the island from Cuitadella (the old capital) to Mahon, (or Mao), which is now the capital. Branching off this main road, are roads leading to resorts and beaches. Hire car is an ...  Read the complete review

never having been to menorca before i really didnt know what to expect.so many people had said, its too quiet,its only small,i really was hoping that there was enough to do to keep my two children busy. The resort of Santo Thomas is so small you can walk from one end to the other in about 10 minutes...but what a walk! the streets are lined ...  Read the complete review

Menorca (or Minorca as the English insist on calling it) is the second largest of the Balearics, which is not saying a lot. You can drive across the whole island in an hour, and from north to south in maybe half that. On the whole the island is beautifully unspoilt, the tourist developments are all mercifully together in a few places, ...  Read the complete review

You'd do well to miss this place on your travels. We stayed in the Sunwing resort, courtesy of Airtours last September. The apartment we were allocated was right next to the live entertainment bar (really good planning with an 18 month old in the party!!!) and after 2 days worth of haggling, we managed to get ourselves moved to a ...  Read the complete review

Whenever anyone talks about Menorca they say 'it's quieter than Majorca' this doesn't really give you any idea of how nice an island it is. We stayed in a friend's apartment in Es Castell last year and had an idyllic break. Es Castell itself is an grown up fishing village, ten minutes on the bus from Mahon and is an ideal ...  Read the complete review

I was surprised by Menorca. I expected another Could-be-anywhere-in-the-Med type place, with burger bars and chip shops. Nothing could be further from the truth. Yes, you can buy burgers and chips, but we found such restaurants were out-numbered by those selling proper Spanish food. This was especially so in Ciedadella, the old capital. ...  Read the complete review