Menorca Destinations
The most popular Menorca Destinations are Mahon, Ciutadella, Binibeca, Cala en Porter, Son Bou, Santo Tomas, Cala Galdana, Cala en Bosch, Calan Forcat and Arenal D’en Castell
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Best places to stay in Menorca for couples
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Best resort for walkers on the island of Menorca
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Where to stay in Menorca without the use of a car
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Menorca Resorts with Beaches is ideal for families
Article updated 18th July 2023
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​Menorca Destinations - Mahón
Capital city of Menorca, Mahon offers so much culture and history. A great base to go off and explore the rest of the island from.
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Mahón is well known for having one of the longest and largest natural harbours in the world. 3 miles long (5 km) and up to 3,000 feet wide (900 metres)
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Its the perfect Menorca Destinations if you are intending to visit most of the island. It's the ideal base because it has everything you need from shops to restaurants and so much more.
Binibeca
Binibeca is perfect for couples as the resort is made up mostly of villas. It has a lovely beach with a bar alongside and a town centre with some restaurants and a couple of supermarkets.
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Binibeca Menorca is one of the most beautiful resorts on the island and offers everything you need for an unforgettable stay. From a pristine beach to tasty restaurants, there's something for everyone here.
There is a regular road train to Punta Prima too if you fancy a change of scenery on your stay.
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The perfect place to stay for walkers on the island of Menorca.​
Cala 'n Porter
With its dramatic coastal cliffs and lush valleys, Cala 'n Porter is a perfect destination for walkers. The famous Cami de Cavalls walks weave across this island in an endless circuit around it - but there are other great paths too!
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You can base your holiday here if you want easy access to some of Menorca's best scenery, just follow signs from the centre which will show off all that gorgeous countryside while giving hints about what else is worth discovering nearby.
Where to stay in Menorca without the use of a car
Ciutadella
Ciutadella is a great place from which to explore all that this historic Spanish paradise has in store!
Walk around its pedestrianised old quarter while enjoying grand palaces and churches set against evocative architecture and don't forget to stop at one or two restaurants along the way.
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It’s possible to walk to Cala Santandria and Cala’n Blanes in just over 30 minutes. Plus, some of the best beach resorts in Menorca are just a quick taxi or bus ride from town.
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The airport is 29 mile drive away
Menorca Destinations Top 8 Popular Choices with Beaches
Punta Prima
The best thing about Punta Prima is its beautiful beach and restaurants.
You can easily find everything you need without hiring a car, which means this destination will be perfect for anyone who doesn’t want to deal with long distances when travelling abroad!
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The resort has three mini-markets, one larger supermarket located on the outskirts of San Lluis and it's only a 10-minute drive away.
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If you are looking for some good food and great views, then this is the place to go.
There's so much variety that it will be hard to decide what your next bite might taste like! Local restaurants offer some great choices, from seafood dishes with fresh local ingredients or international options such as pizzas & steaks.
Punta Prima Key features
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Near to Mahon Airport - 8 miles away
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Great selection of restaurants
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Lovely beach ideal for families
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Public Transport if you want to take a trip
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Road Train to nearby Binibeca
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Things to remember
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Large supermarket is over 3 miles away
Cala Galdana
On the South coast of Menorca is Cala Galdana with its golden beach, plenty of shops restaurants, and some supermarkets to provide everything you need.
It is a great place to get away from it all and relax with its beautiful beaches and delicious food options at a good handful of eating establishments. Must try Delit Restaurant - Fabulous!
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If you are in need of some serious shopping, shoppers will need to drive or get a 30-minute taxi ride into Ciutadella. Plenty of stylish shops, restaurants and history to make for a perfect trip out.
Cala Galdana Key features
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One of the best horseshoe beaches
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Restaurants
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Perfect Relaxing resort and popular
Things to remember
Hilly and steep climb up some of the roads in places
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The airport transfer is 22 mile drive away
Son Bou
Son Bou has everything. There is a good choice of shops and supermarkets, a number of good bars, cafes and restaurants, with a couple overlooking the sea, all within 20 minutes on foot.
The white sandy beach of Son Bou is the longest beach on the island. It has a regular bus service to get you to Ciutadella and Mahon.
A taxi rank is in the centre near the hotels if you want to visit somewhere nearby like Santo Tomas.
Great for families and there is even a road train running around Son Bou to save your legs!
Son Bou Key features
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Long Sandy Beach
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Shops and Restaurants
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Great for families
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Bus services to Ciutadella & Mahon
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Road train service
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Good medium-sized Supermarkets
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Mahon airport is a 20minute drive away
Santo Tomas
Nice compact resort with everything you need. Great selection of restaurants, many looking out over the sea. Great range of facilities and hotels dotted around. Santo Tomas is popular for package deals if you want a hotel holiday.
Bus service if you want to travel outside of the town. Taxi rank and car hire available. Good choice of villa rentals in the are too.
One of the best spots on the island to watch the sunsets on the island. A must is a visit to the Malibu Bar overlooking the sea and the beach. Great for lunch and a drink - recommended.
Santo Tomas Key features
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Lots of choice of restaurants
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3 supermarkets to choose from
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Public Bus Service
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Promenade walk to watch the sunset
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Lots of hotel accommodation
Cala en Bosch
What's not to love about Calan Bosch and its marina? With its waterpark, go-kart track, and 2 sandy beaches, this resort has it all.
The resort has a small shopping complex by the marina which houses stores that sell beachwear, clothes, and souvenirs.
Take your kids on an adventure that is great fun! Visit the AquaRock Waterpark, located just minutes away from our marina. This park offers various activities including slides for kids of all ages as well as food amenities such as a restaurant with Spanish cuisine or fast-food options available too!
The island's ancient capital, Ciutadella is a 20-minute drive away with a good choice of shops and boutiques.
Calan en Bosch Key features
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Lovely marina and shops
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Lots to do for the kids
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Shopping Complex
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AquaRock Waterpark nearby
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Short drive to Ciutadella
Things to think about
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The airport is 34 miles away -
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Pre-book Suntransfers for a private transfer
Calan Forcat
Calan Forcat's bay, the waterpark, shops and restaurants are all 10 minutes away on foot, whilst the sandy beaches of Calan Blanes and Cala Picas are both within a mile.
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The island's old historic and old capital of Ciutadella is not that far away in a car, bus or taxi and is we recommend you take the time to visit.
The resort of Calan Forcat has mini markets, restaurants and a supermarket over 2 miles away.
A small narrow beach and some rocky paths with some diving places make this a unique place on the island. Plenty to do and a good mixture of hotels and villa’s dotted around the rugged coastline.
Calan Forcat Key features
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Plenty going on and some stunning sunsets
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Lots of choices with the local restaurants
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Ciutadella is just over 3 miles away
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Lots of ice cream parlours
Things to think about
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Airport 32 miles away
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Pre-book Suntransfers for a private transfer
Arenal D’en Castell
Arenal D’en Castell has one of the best beaches on the island of Menorca. The resort has a good selection of shops and places to eat whilst taking in the views overlooking the bay.
Great for families and a lovely horseshoe bay all situated on the north side of the island. Just an 8-mile ride in a taxi from Mahon Airport. Pre-book Suntransfers for a private transfer
Rent a pedalo during the high season. Just 15 minutes away is The Coves Noves Complex, a children’s park open in the high season. It takes a stroll of 15 minutes from the centre of Arenal den Castell. A great day out for all the family.
Arenal D'en Castell Key features
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Mahon Airport is only 8 miles away -
Pre-book Suntransfers for a private transfer
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Great for young families
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Superb horseshoe beach
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Plenty of restaurants looking out to the sea
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Lloc de Menorca Zoo is just a 20 minutes’ drive away
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Great for keen walkers with coastal pathways
All of these Menorca Destinations listed above are the most popular on the island. There are many more superb locations as well on this beautiful island of over 100+ beaches.