{"id":21997,"date":"2019-05-28T13:58:17","date_gmt":"2019-05-28T11:58:17","guid":{"rendered":"\/en\/blog\/?p=18767"},"modified":"2025-11-18T14:03:36","modified_gmt":"2025-11-18T13:03:36","slug":"beautiful-seaside-towns-in-menorca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.cataloniahotels.com\/en\/beautiful-seaside-towns-in-menorca","title":{"rendered":"Beautiful Seaside Towns in Menorca"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>With glorious beaches and a relaxed atmosphere, Menorca is among the most popular Balearic Islands. <strong>You&#8217;re never more than a few miles from the sea<\/strong>, so there are no shortage of beautiful seaside towns in Menorca to explore. <strong>Here are some ideas for your trip.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Mahon<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18768\" src=\"\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/mahon.jpg\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Many people who visit Menorca start in <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cataloniahotels.com\/en\/blog\/ciutadella-or-mahon-which-city-should-you-visit\/\">Mahon<\/a>, the island&#8217;s capital, an established and attractive center for tourism. <strong>Set high on hills with a glorious view over the sea<\/strong>, it&#8217;s also a good place to look for accommodation. Any list of what to see in Menorca would include the remarkable <strong>Teatre Principal de Ma\u00f3 opera house<\/strong>, as well as the city&#8217;s stately Georgian houses. As on much of the island, tall pine trees provide welcome shelter from the hot Mediterranean sun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Further afield<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Hiring a car and driving around Menorca opens up the island and lets you take things at your own pace. For stunning medieval architecture and intriguing winding lanes to explore, <strong>Ciutadella in the west is a must<\/strong>; <strong>don&#8217;t miss the imposing Cathedral of Santa Maria <\/strong>with its enormous marble altar, as well as the attractive harbour area where yachts bob at anchor. Further south you&#8217;ll find <strong>Cala En Porter, a villa-strewn cliff village which boasts some of the liveliest bars and restaurants <\/strong>of anywhere on the island.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sand and waters<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18772\" src=\"\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/menorca-waters.jpg\" alt=\"Menorca waters\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Menorca is also known for the wonderful turquoise waters of its beaches. <strong>Places as Cala Macarelleta, Cala Turqueta and Cala Mitjaneta are a sample of the island\u2019s beauty<\/strong>. Fine sand, maritime pines and crystalline water are the perfect match to enjoy your visit to the easternmost island of the Balearic archipelago. If you want to have a beautiful view of Menorca, you can reach El Toro, the island&#8217;s highest hill.<\/p>\n<p>But not everything in the Balearic Islands is Menorca. You can also visit Mallorca. If you are wondering whether visiting <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cataloniahotels.com\/en\/blog\/mallorca-or-menorca-which-one-is-better\/\">Mallorca or Menorca<\/a>, deep into the article.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Where to stay in Menorca<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A popular option is the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cataloniahotels.com\/es\/hotel\/catalonia-mirador-des-port\">Catalonia Mirador des Port hotel<\/a>, just <strong>ten minutes&#8217; walk from the center<\/strong> and offering a laid-back yet comfortable experience with <strong>Wi-fi, satellite TV and restaurant and bar<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Getting active<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The beautiful seaside towns of Menorca inspire many visitors to do more than simply laze on the beach with a cool drink, tempting as it might be. Head to the north coast and you&#8217;ll discover <strong>Fornells, one of the island&#8217;s most popular watersports centers<\/strong>. Its deep, sheltered bay provides protection from the Med&#8217;s sometimes high waves and makes the village <strong>a great place to try your hand at windsurfing or kayaking<\/strong>. Alternatively, <strong>get out your snorkel for a stunning underwater view<\/strong> of the fish that swim in these clear waters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Eating and drinking<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-18774\" src=\"\/en\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/seafood.jpg\" alt=\"Seafood Menorca\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you visit Menorca, you&#8217;ll quickly discover the island has a cuisine all its own. Although mainland Spanish dishes are everywhere \u2013 you won&#8217;t struggle to find a tapas bar in any cosy harbour \u2013 there&#8217;s an older, distinctively local culinary tradition that&#8217;s well worth seeking out. <strong>Seafood is at the heart of Menorcan cooking<\/strong>, with crab, squid and clam all popular. If you like meat, <strong>the speciality of Menorca is the goat<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>If you enjoyed this article about beautiful seaside towns in Menorca, do not miss this post about the six <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cataloniahotels.com\/en\/blog\/the-6-best-places-to-stay-in-menorca\/\">best places to stay in Menorca<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>With glorious beaches and a relaxed atmosphere, Menorca is among the most popular Balearic Islands. You&#8217;re never more than a few miles from the sea, so there are no shortage of beautiful seaside towns in Menorca to explore. Here are some ideas for your trip. 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