Menorca

Norwegian Holidays welcome you to the chaming Mediterranian island of Menorca – the green paradise!

This amazing island, with hundreds of beaches,turqouise bays and greenary is the second biggest island of the Balearic Islands.

Norwegian Holidays offers trips to several of the island’s picturesque, quiet and well-kept places. We have handpicked hotels at our own, and our travellers personal favourite spots! Stay in the old town and the previous capital Ciutadella Cala’n Bosch which is one of the most popular places at our destination. Santo Thomas with its 2km long sandy beach or the present capital Mahonwith it’s 5km long and 900 metre wide port, which after Pearl Harbour, is the second deepest natural harbour in the world!

“Menorca’s biggest assets are the slow tempo, the crystal clear water and the green landscape. It is strengthen by investments in small-scale farm production and more permits to operate Tourismo Rural, which are small hotels with six to eight rooms.”

Don’t forget to pack your walking shoes and discover the pretty landscape by foot, or by riding a bike. Menorca is an excellent desination to discover on your own, or with a knowledgeable guide and go on memorable and refreshing biking adventure.

Norwegian Holidays tips

200 kilometres of winding paths across Menorca is available for those who want adventures! The old monitoring paths, Casmi de Cavalls, are ideal for biking, hiking and scenic horse riding. We recommend that you start your adventure in the area surrounding Cala Galdana!Some of the island’s most beautiful bays, some that are several kilometres long and others that are small and secluded, stretch along Cami de Cavalls and can only be reach by narrow paths or by sea.

Best time to travel

Pre-season or low season is recommended, that is April until October with the exception of July and August. In July it’s 28 degrees in the shade and 24 degrees in the water.

Travelling time

3 hours and 40 minutes with direct flights from Arlanda.

Language

Spanish, but also English and French.

Currency

Euro.

Price Level

The same or a bit cheaper than Sweden, specially for local delicacies. Don’t miss their locally produced cheese, the most well known is called Formatge de Mao and it is delicious!

Get around

A rental car is a great way to discover the island. We also recommend renting a boat for a day; a great way to discover the island’s more secluded beaches and hidden bays.

Tourist tax

At Menorca every tourist is obliged to pay tourist tax, which is payed directly to the hotel. The cost is around 1-2 euro per person and night depending on the hotel’s classification.

Escape your daily life and visit this green, climate friendly island in beautiful Mediterranean Sea!