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Villas in Menorca
Although nightlife is somewhat limited, there are many excellent restaurants on the island to suit all pockets. The waterfront restaurants are particularly good, where locally caught fish may be on the menu 'del dia'. A car is an ideal way to explore this relatively small island with its
rocky and rugged coastline. The capital, Mahon, is well worth a visit
with its good selection of shops, an interesting old quarter and historical
harbour, which was used by Nelson on many occasions as shelter for the
fleet. Boat excursions of the harbour area are well worth a trip which
includes a visit to the local gin factory!. Mahón and
Ciutadella have markets in the town centres, selling meat, fish, fruit and
vegetables. Mahón: Tuesdays & Saturdays Son Bou
Son Bou is an ideal centre from which to visit other interesting parts
of the island comprising of farming villages, market towns and many secluded
coves and beaches. The island's bustling capital, Mahon, with its four-mile
long harbour and high quality shops is also well worth a visit. Other beaches in the South and West to consider are: Son Saura (Ciutadella): Fine sand and clear waters. Popular anchorage spot for yachts. No facilities.Banyul & Bellavista: Fine sand, clear waters and pine tree cover. No facilities. Popular anchorage spot for yachts. Cala d´es Talaier: Small cove with a prehistoric watch tower called Sa Talaia d’Artrutx. Fine sand, clear waters. No facilities. Cala Turqueta: Turquoise waters, fine sand and pine tree cover. No facilities. Car park close by. All these beaches are reached via the Sant Joan de Missa rural road. During the summer these beaches are very popular and roads can become easily congested, so parking indication boards are used. Cala Macarella and Macarelleta: Accessed via the rural road of San Joan de Missa or via Cala Galdana. Macarella has a restaurant and regular cleaning. Macarelleta, is smaller and tends to be used by nudists. Both beaches have crystal waters and fine sand. Cala Galdana: A beautiful and popular horseshoe shaped bay. White sand, clean waters and pine trees. Attached to the summer resort of Cala Galdana it is served by a good range of restaurants, bars, shops and hotels. Pretty walks and some super viewing points. Cala Mitjana and Mitjaneta: Two photographic beaches within walking distance from Cala Galdana. White sand, turquoise waters and pine tree cover. No facilities. Trebaluger: Protected beach reached after a 35 minute walk from Cala Mitjana. Crystal clear waters, fine sand and pine tree cover. No facilities. Fustam and Escorxada: Next door to Trebaluger and similar in style. Santo Tomás: Resort beach, narrow and long with a pretty illuminated promenade. The sand is fine and the waters clean. Parking is available and good availability of refreshment and eating facilities. Binigaus: Attached to Santo Tomas, Popular beach and appreciated for its healthy rock clay. Ideal for those on the spot body wrap treatments and masks to be later washed off in the sea. Cala en Porter: Pretty sandy beach with all facilities, popular for its resident beach ducks. Interesting walks, good parking and busy tourist life. Binisafuller (Sant Lluís): Sandy cove with an easy access and surrounded by pretty white washed villas. Used by local fishermen. Es Caló Blanc and Caló Fondo: Close to Binisafuller, these are two coves offer swimming from the rocks. Binibeca (Sant Lluís): Golden sandy beach, clean waters and a famous beach bar. Son Parc
To service the good selection of privately owned villas with private pools and apartments in the resort several well-stocked super-markets are situated in the area where the purchase prices are similar to those which can be made at home. Other beaches to consider in the North: Cala Mesquida: North of Maó. Good bay with granular sand and deeper waters. Picturesque seaside village with an interesting 18th C. defence tower. Es Grau: Recognised as an ideal beach for children, a very pretty fisherman’s village provides the food and refreshments. The famous Albufera (Nature Park) lies behind the beach and there are some interesting walks to the left of the beach. From the pontoon of Es Grau take a boat taxi to the sandy island of the “Isla d´en Colom”. Playas Tortuga y Presili: Located by the Favaritx lighthouse. Walking shoes needed. Area of great natural beauty, with fine sand and deep waters. Popular anchorage spot for yachts. Arenal d´en Castell: A super horse shoe shaped bay similar to Cala Galdana, and like Cala Galdana there is a large tourist resort attached. Playa de Cavallería (Es Mercadal): A rural drive and a 15 minute walk to reach this beautiful beach. One of the popular unspoilt beaches of the north, a golden-red sand and deep waters. Playa de Binimel.la and Cala Pregonda (Es Mercadal): Binimel.la can be reached by car and in the summer there is a restaurant available. It is a wide beach with granular sand and deep waters. Walking along the bridal path “Camí de Cavalls” to the left for 20 minutes brings you to the beach of Pregonda. Cala Pregonda: A beautiful beach with red-golden fine sand and clear waters . No facilities but 2-3 exclusive chalets. Cala Pilar (North Ciutadella): A rural drive and a 30 minute walk over fine sand and through pine forest. A stunningly lovely beach with red-golden sand and deep clear waters. Little wild pigs can often be seen. La Vall d´Algaiarens: Car friendlier although controlled numbers. A protected beach and part of the islands natural park. Three beaches are located here Es Tancats abd Es Bot and Ses Fontanellers, all three are part of the natural park and have fine sand, dunes and pine tree shelter. Cala Morell: A small and narrow cove with historical and photographic qualities, perhaps Morell is more famous for its cliff formations and Troglodyte caves.Playas de Fornells The nearest village to the resort is Fornells, an unspoilt fishing village with a picturesque natural harbour. Fornells Bay is a large naturally protected inlet, perfect for watersports which includes sailing, windsurfing, water skiing and motor boat hire. Coastal excursions and fishing trips can also be arranged. In the village itself there is a good selection of fish restaurants, a small selection of shops including a chemist and bank.
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