Menorca’s insularity, its remoteness from mainland Europe and Africa owing to its central location in the western Mediterranean, the millenary influence of the elements on its territory, its great geological diversity together with the imprint of different cultures over the last 4,000 thousand years have all contributed to an extraordinary biodiversity and to a unique …

One of the things that most surprises the first-time visitor to Menorca is the tremendously varied landscape for such a small island. Although human activity over the centuries has played a part, the fundamental factor behind this marvellous variety is the extraordinary geodiversity of the island. The rock formations, which include the oldest of the …

Menorca, being the easternmost point of the country, is the first to receive the rays of the morning sun in the whole of Spain. On the other hand, at the end of the day, our spectacular sunsets have become a great attraction for tourists. Some of the lighthouses and various cliffs and beaches have become particularly popular points from which to enjoy them.

The principal attraction and hence the most valued resource of the island are the beaches. As a result, the most important type of tourism in Menorca is still that of ‘sun and sand’ along with nautical tourism. Along the 200 km or so of coastline there are about 120 sandy beaches, most of which are …

The Camí de Cavalls (‘Bridle way’) is a historical trail that dates back to the end of the Middle Ages. It was originally employed to patrol and protect the coast by horse, but now it offers us the opportunity to discover the most beautiful spots of this island recently declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO. …

In 2019, the Starlight Foundation, in recognition of its exceptionally clear skies, declared Menorca a Starlight Tourist Destination, with some areas achieving the special status of Starlight Reserve. A Starlight Reserve is a protected natural area where a commitment to protecting the quality of the night sky and access to starlight is established. Its main …