I’m so excited to finallllly be sharing my Menorca journey ideas and proposals with you! Menorca holds such a particular place in my coronary heart—my household have had a house there for a few years after falling head over heels for it on a household vacation. Oli and I even received married in Menorca, such is our love for the island! In 2019 Oli and I mentioned “I do” on our favorite Balearic isle, and you may learn all about our expertise getting married in Menorca right here.

Annually I get a handful of messages from associates and followers asking for my high Menorca journey ideas and I discover myself typing out the identical suggestions time and time once more. I realised, albeit after wayyy too lengthy, that it might be simpler for me to easily pop my Menorca journey ideas into one useful weblog submit which anybody can reference!

Under you’ll discover:

Basic recommendation for travelling to Menorca ️

Suggestions for the place to remain in Menorca ️

An inventory of my favorite cities in Menorca ️

My favorite seashores in Menorca ️

Menorca must-dos and must-visits ️

What to pack for Menorca ️

And basic information on the vibe of the island!

I hope that this submit is useful to you in the event you’re planning a visit to Menorca!

An Insider’s Information to Menorca

Time from London to Menorca: 2hrs 25 minutes

Airways: EasyJet flies commonly throughout the summer time months, and pretty commonly off season too. British Airways additionally flies commonly throughout the summer time.

Menorca: an Overview

There’s a saying in Menorca which supplies a very good sense of the tempo of the island: “mañana mañana” which interprets to “tomorrow tomorrow”, that means: “it will probably wait”. This relaxed strategy is emblematic of an island which is embraces a sluggish, peaceable cadence. Lengthy leisurely lunches are the norm, working slightly late is predicted and connecting with the quiet nuanced fantastic thing about Mom Nature is customary for islanders and guests alike.

Menorca is the smallest of the Balearic Islands, neighbouring the traditionally better-known isles of Ibiza and Mallorca. Although Menorca is the smallest Balearic island, it performs host to extra seashores and coves than each of its bigger counterparts put collectively. It’s a laid-back and peaceable island; elegant, genuine and attuned to the seasons. Within the spring and autumn Menorca welcomes a gentle stream of tourists; excessive summer time is capital-B-usy, and winter is usually very quiet. When you’re pondering of visiting Menorca, my favorite months are Could/June and September/October. Nevertheless the island is considerable with nature all 12 months spherical. Assume: bougainvillea, hibiscus, olive timber, citrus timber, and greenery in all places you look.

Two cities flank both aspect of Menorca, with Mahón (Maó in Catalan) to the East, and Cituadella to the West. Between the farthest factors of the island you may anticipate to drive for as much as round 1 hour most. It’s small! And I like to recommend hiring a automotive. Although public transport is nice, you’ll have a LOT extra freedom in the event you rent a automotive, and also you’ll be capable of attain locations public transport can’t get to. Together with a few of the finest seashores on the island.

All through Menorca, the normal stone used for most of the older buildings has a honey hue, and others are painted in smooth—now sun-bleached—colors.

The shoreline, which hugs the island in a marble of blue hues—from the brightest of turquoises, to ink and aquamarine—is startlingly clear and filled with fish and marine life.

My favorite cities and cities in Menorca

Mahón

Ciutadella

Es Mercadel

Fererries (previous city)

Fornells

Es Castell

Alaior

The place to remain in Menorca

Alcaufar Vell

Jardí de ses Bruixes

Torralbenc

Murada Resort

Son Vives

Air BnBs—there are many beautiful ones to select from.

My favorite seashores in Menorca

Macarella

Macarelleta (watch my video for a information on how you can hike there)

Cala Galdana

Binisafuller (the cutest bougainvillea-covered home might be seen right here)

Son Saura

Normally, you may’t go unsuitable with the seashores in Menorca! There are SO many to go to, it’s value exploring the island to search out your personal favorite spots.

Menorca must-dos + must-visits + restaurant suggestions

Have dinner at Nonna Bazaar—a newly-opened Mediterranean farm-to-table restaurant on the outskirts of Ciutadella.

Go to Ca N’Oliver Museum in Mahon for a complete historical past of Menorca, in addition to a nostril across the lovely palace constructing.

Take a wine tour of Binifadet and keep for wine and dinner.

Go to the brand new Hauser + Wirth gallery on Illa del Rei—a small island simply off of Mahon, keep for lunch within the sister restaurant of Binifadet—Cantina.

Eat in Mercat del peix—Mahon’s conventional fish market, filled with tapas and eye-popping culinary delights.

Go to the evening markets. All through the summer time there’s a travelling evening market which pitches up at a unique city every evening of the week. Click on right here for market dates and instances.

Have brunch at Jardí de ses Bruixes in Mahon—probably the most gorgeous of settings, and scrumptious meals!

Purchase a pair (or few!) of Avarcas – the normal menorcan shoe.

Potter round, buying within the small unbiased outlets, Cituadella, Mahón and Es Mercadal are significantly good.

Watch dawn in Es Castell.

Watch sundown in Son Bou.

Purchase an ensäimada from Cas Sucrer in Es Mercadal.

Eat tapas at Ulisses Bar in Ciutadella.

What to pack for Menorca

When you’re visiting in the summertime months, you may reliably pack the identical type of beach-y goodness you’d do for any Mediterranean getaway. Assume: mild layers, solar attire, sandals and many others. Usually talking, Menorca–although elegant–will not be dressy, I’d depart your heels at dwelling and convey some fairly sandals as a substitute.

When you’re visiting Menorca within the Spring or Autumn, I extremely advocate bringing a pair of denims, trainers and layers. The evenings might be fairly chilly, and any time the island breeze picks up it will probably get chilly. In Winter, it’s customary coats and boots climate, albeit with extra sunshine than we’re used to within the UK!

I’m so completely happy to share my home-away-from-home with you!

Menorca really is a jewel of an island.

Lots of our wedding ceremony friends ended up reserving holidays again to the island! They fell arduous for Menorca, simply as I hope you’ll do too if you find yourself visiting!