As anyone who has had a vacation in Menorca will know, the island offers a wide spectrum of activities and relaxation options, and it is really up to the individual how they spend their time on the island. But often, even the most rigidly planned itineraries turn up delightful surprises. That’s why having one of those well-planned Menorca villa holidays is, quoting Forrest Gump, like opening a box of chocolates; you never know what you’re going to get. But for those who want to know where to go first, the following are some of the best, although contrasting, places to visit and activities to get involved in on the island.
Relax and Meditate
Commonly, people sign up for Menorca villa holidays with relaxation high on their agenda. And make no mistake, despite the island’s joyful character, it is also one of the few places in this part of the world where you can truly relax on a beach and take time out to meditate and contemplate life in peace and quiet. Thanks to the island’s hundreds of kilometres of coastlines (it is said that there’s a beach for every day of the year in Menorca), most of which are pristine and unspoiled beaches, the island is famous among beach-goers for the overall experience it offers. But more importantly, a good number of the beaches are secluded or can be reached only by a small boat. Think of Brooke Shields’ ‘Blue Lagoon’, and you will definitely get the picture. Thanks to the assistance of some enterprising businesspeople and organisations, even the hard-to-access coves can now be easily reached with the help of guides and boats, and you can enjoy hours of ‘me’ time when you ever get tired of the crowd.
Discover Menorca’s History
Menorca villa holidays should include a tour of the island’s archaeological riches. Menorca’s chequered history and prehistory have left the island’s current generation with a number of places of interest, such as ancient structures, churches and castles from the Middle Ages, to wrecks of ships off the coast. One popular place to check out is the La Mola, located by the mouth of Mao Harbour. It is a 19th century fortress that can be deeply intriguing and enlightening at the same time. Thankfully, if you don’t have any idea where to start, you can just throw all caution to the wind and join one of those currently popular Jeep safaris that take groups of tourists along to the most interesting spots. You don’t have to worry about where to go, as you just go with the flow and enjoy the trip.
Fiestas
Many tourists flock to Spain with fiestas on their mind. Menorca is no different and in fact, most Menorca villa holidays are heavily centred on the island’s traditional celebrations. A Spanish fiesta is notable for its colourful regalia and the wild bursts of energy of the locals and in Menorca, this translates to several months of merry making, where the streets are abuzz with street dancers, revellers and musicians. The fiestas are also your chance to partake of its famous drink, the Pomada, but do so moderately as it is easy to underestimate its inebriating power, given how refreshing it tastes.