Spain - Menorca

Menorca is the smallest of the three main islands of the Balearic Islands overcrowded, maintaining the balance between conservation and development of ecotourism. This is a small island, but has many attractions.

Many conquerors

Menorca was the crossing point of the Phoenicians, Greeks, Carthaginians, Romans, Arabs and Christians.

In addition, the Turkish invasion in the sixteenth century, Minorca, was later occupied by the British and French duringEighteenth century. This is a good travel destination for its rich history. E 'is also an attractive option for those who like small white sand beaches, green fields dotted with prehistoric monuments cows e. Menorca is the second largest of the Balearic Islands, the island is not more than 50 km of measurement - the distance between the capital Mahon and the City "Venetian" from Ciutadella from 10 to 19 km.

Biosphere Reserve

E 'wasUNESCO as a biosphere reserve in 1993. Menorca has to accommodate a fairly good infrastructure for visitors. Now, nearly 50 percent of its area is a National Park, the Albufera of Es Grau and has more than two dozen areas of special interest.

Menorca has much to offer, the beaches of the North of trees surrounded by pine trees, the South Pacific. In addition, there are many interesting places, such as port of the capital, the cobbled streets of Ciutadella, prehistoricSettlements and villages with whitewashed houses. The traveler is due to a paper he continued his journey to the transportation available. A combination of a good way, cars and a boat would be to explore the corners of this great island in the Mediterranean.

Access to the coast is often on private land, so familiar to some of the beaches is an adventure.

Son Saura, Talaios, EnTurqueta, Mitjana, Macarella Macarelleta and are amazingbeaches (but not a desert), to access it. integrated into new areas of nature reserve, this small oasis may include the payment of a vehicle. However, Menorca has many beaches that are easily accessible.

Holidays & Gastronomy

The most interesting part of the Festival of Ciutadella Los jaleos in June, where the horse is the primary concern. The festivities, which returned to the Middle Ages Date, the games and the use ofTechniques with the stick at a gallop.

The celebration of the horses are typical of the island.

In July, the maritime procession of the Virgen del Carmen takes Mahon. In addition, the celebration of the Virgin de Gracia takes place in September.

Food is another experience for visitors to Menorca. The offer is varied and of good quality, so this is a good destination for pilgrims of good food. Lobster Caldereta court is the most famous island. Other local specialtiesBaked Eggplant and rabbit with figs or oliaigo (a stew of onions, sometimes with figs, garlic, peppers and tomatoes).