"La Isla Bonita" Top 5 Page for this destination Minorca Island by AndreSTGT

Minorca Island Travel Guide: 276 reviews and 566 photos

The Balearic Islands have a bad reputation among "serious" travelers. Overcrowded beaches, congested coastline, full of insensitive package tourists and lager louts. These are the attributes usually given to the islands. And i cannot refute this. But this is only one side of the medal. Few people acknowledge that the islands are simply stunningly beautiful.
Though far from being unspoilt, Menorca is still most relaxed of the three. Being a UNESCO Biosphere reserve and having a slightly colder climate than its neighbours, the island has been saved from the fate of Mallorca where mass tourism really shows its ugly face. If you visit in spring or fall (the best time to go, anyway) it is still possible to find some beautiful uncrowded "calas", esp. in the quiet north. Huge, ugly hotel complexes are also quite rare, so all in all, this is a great place for a short escape to soak up some sun.
The island is blessed with some of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean and the two magnificent old towns of Maó and Ciutadella.

Pros and Cons

Pros:great beaches and towns, good food
Cons:this is not an undiscovered paradise
In a nutshell:Sunny island, me gusta mucho

Last visit to Minorca Island: May 2003
Intro Updated Jun 8, 2003
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Reviews (20)

Son Bou Things to Do (10)

Son Bou is Menorca's only long sandy beach. There are two very unattractive hotels at the eastern end, but the beach is... more travel advice

Cave club Nightlife (1)

This is probably one of Europe's most extraordinary nightlife spots. A fully equipped 'discoteca' in an ancient cave... more travel advice

Catalonian 'haute cuisine' Restaurants (3)

In a location where one does not expect to find such an exquisite restaurant, Es Moix serves probably the most creative... more travel advice

Authentic Indian food Restaurants (3)

It is not easy to find really good and authentic Indian food in Europe and Menorca is probably the last place where i... more travel advice

Off The Beaten Path (4)
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Favorites (1)
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Transportation (1)
Car+bike+feet
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Comments (12)

swedishanna Jan 4, 2007 at 1:48 PM Report Abuse

Hello! Just looking through your site with my Menorcan boyfriend who says your "Cala X" is called Cala Es Talaier - thought you might want to know :) Lovely page by the way and the photos are gorgeous. Anna
scottishvisitor May 18, 2005 at 2:28 PM Report Abuse

Your pictures paint a lovely picture of Minorca!!
canuckmike Mar 26, 2005 at 1:17 PM Report Abuse

Great page. Love to visit the island sometime.
nigelw6443 Jan 27, 2005 at 4:38 AM Report Abuse

Great tips and pictures! Minorca looks a real gem!
catalysta Jan 16, 2004 at 2:10 PM Report Abuse

What a beautiful island! Worth braving the crowds to see...cat
herzog63 Dec 16, 2003 at 4:20 PM Report Abuse

Cool page Andre! Looks like a great place to relax and spend some time!
SarahEire Dec 9, 2003 at 8:04 AM Report Abuse

Excellent tips and Photos. You sure have captured the spirit of Minorca.
maritagnes Dec 8, 2003 at 2:46 PM Report Abuse

Great information and stunning photography! Will finally visit Menorca next spring and found your tips really useful!
Maggies Aug 16, 2003 at 10:21 AM Report Abuse

The calas look so beautiful. I love these little fishing villages.
Henkster Jul 23, 2003 at 5:43 AM Report Abuse

Excellent descriptions and great info! you really seem to know the islands well!