Menorca is the second-largest of the Balearic Islands, lying in the Mediterranean Sea off the southeast coast of Spain. Sister islands to Menorca are Majorca (or Mallorca) and Ibiza.
In comparison to its neighbours, Majorca (Mallorca) and Ibiza, Menorca remains an unspoilt and quiet holiday destination.
Most of Menorca's most popular resorts are concentrated along Menorca's southeast coast. By contrast, Menorca's north coast is less developed, featuring scenic horse-shoe bays and rugged coastline.
Like its sister island, Majorca (Mallorca), Menorca enjoys a typical Mediterranean climate. Menorca's winters are mild and its summers agreeably hot.
Menorca sees virtually no rain during its summer months but makes up for it during winter, a concentration which results in a very green landscape during almost all times of the Menorcan year.
Temperature minimums are around the 4°C mark in Menorca's winter, whilst in Menorca's summer it can get as hot as 28°C.
Most holiday makers visit Menorca for its beaches and resorts. Menorca's most popular resorts are at Punta Prima, Binibeca, Cala Blanca, Arenal d'en Castell, Cala Galdana, Santo Thomas and Cala'n Porter.
Menorca's only mountain is Mount Toro, standing at 354m above sea level. Having made the climb, a visit to the 17thC Sanctuary of the Mare de Deu del Toro is possible.
Mahon, Menorca's capital offers any number of churches in its old town, as well as markets to wander around.
For couples, singles and/or families, Menorca offers a range of excursions if you want a day away from the beach ranging from; bird watching, golfing days, boat trips and/or a typical Menorcan Sangria evening with cabaret.
Menorca is particularly family-friendly as it provides a safe, clean and quiet holiday destination.
