We’ve got some favourite places and beaches on the island that we would like to share with you – of course there’s lots more:

Ciutadella (the old capital)
Well worth a visit either day or night and easily accessible by car or the regular bus services.  This was the island’s capital in Roman times and is full of historic grandeur and architectural splendour, with narrow cobbled streets lined with trendy shops, designer boutiques and tempting waterside bars and restaurants overlooking the stylist marina.

Mahon
Lovely shops in the centre of the resort, beautiful little place with a fantastic harbour offering a variety of boat trips. 

Fornells
We always tend to spend an evening in Fornells – not really a beachy place, more water sports.  There’s some lovely fish restaurants here, a small play area and a horse and cart to take you around.  Look out for the signs as you approach Fornells as your children may enjoy a trip to the donkey sanctuary.

Cala Galdana (Santa Galdana)
This, in our opinion, has one of the best beaches on the island (if you have children) and is about a 20 minute drive from Cala n’Blanes heading towards Mahon.  In a sheltered bay, the water is shallow and there’s all kinds of water sports – motor boats, canoes, peddloes, etc. 

The Menorcan horse shows are here too - just outside the resort.  Well worth a visit and free for children. 

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