"A little island with loads of history" Top 5 Page for this destination Minorca Island by Belsaita

Minorca Island Travel Guide: 212 reviews and 577 photos

Exploring secluded 'calas' - Minorca Island

This little island is nowadays the most oriental Spanish territory, but it has a long history. Thousands of years, on the Bronze Age (2000 – 1400 B.C.) a pre-historic culture existed there, we can still see (and admire) their collective tombs, known as 'navetas' (due its shape like inverted boats) and large stone constructions known as 'talaiots'. Later, the Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Vandals, Byzantines, Visigoths, Muslims, British and French have dominated the island in turn.

Now, it's a quiet resort, with many possibilities: from water sports (quiet beaches with clean water) to jazz music, from gastronomic travelling to clubbing. During summer, there are many popular festivals, called 'jaleos' where the horses are the protagonists. Do not miss to attend one if you have the possibility.

Pros and Cons

Pros:Good weather, wonderful natural areas, full of possibilities
Cons:Crowded of tourists during peak season (August)
In a nutshell:Better visit in June or September.

Last visit to Minorca Island: Aug 2004
Intro Updated Jul 14, 2005
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Reviews (16)

Abarcas Shopping (2)

You may see these even before arriving to the island. We noticed that many of our fellow travelers on the plane from... more travel advice

Ciutadella Things to Do (7)

Ciutadella is the second biggest town of Menorca. We went there as daytrip from Mao, including dinner at the old town,... more travel advice

Gin and "pomada" Local Customs (3)

There were (and still are) many junipers in Menorca. The British army was there too. Logical consequence: they started... more travel advice

Local food Local Customs (3)

Due its long and varied history, food in Menorca has many influences. There are traditional recipes from medieval times,... more travel advice

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hunterV Nov 26, 2010 at 9:50 AM

I see it's a wonderful remote destination.....
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Jim_Eliason Sep 24, 2010 at 5:18 PM

Nice page Isa!
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nada1712 Apr 11, 2010 at 1:44 PM

I loved your pages! Many interesting points
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balhannah Dec 13, 2009 at 3:25 AM

Would love to see the Jaleos! Have seen horses doing what you described and its so beautiful to watch. The fun on the water sounds pretty good too!
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jumpingnorman Aug 22, 2009 at 4:11 PM

Love the sailing Belsa picture - you look so relaxed. And wow, those Talaiots and Taules look very intersting...would love to visit this island someday but I guess I got to Ibiza first....Norman :)
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hindu1936 May 4, 2009 at 9:18 PM

Minorca sounds like a fun place to visit and just rest and relax for a few days. thanks for sharing.
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Maurizioago Apr 27, 2009 at 2:09 AM

Good page Isa. I'm thinking where to spend my summer holidays these days. Ciao!
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Elisabcn Apr 20, 2009 at 2:28 AM

I was on Minorca island for Sant Joan! Ehehe I would not descrive it as "impressive and dramatic", I would use other adjectives . . . I did not see anything u talk on of your tips, only horses and beer :-))
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Redang May 14, 2008 at 1:06 PM

Saludos, ¿qué tal todo?
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SLLiew Jan 9, 2008 at 7:34 AM

Wow..what a beautiful island Minorca is. Thanks for sharing. Great reminder to fellow toursits to protect the island natural heritage. Cheers, SL :)