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Unspoilt Holidays In Menorca

By: Mark Bartley

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A British island in the past, Menorca (also known as Minorca) is the second largest and northernmost of the Balearics with a population of less than 100,000. It's also the most peaceful and charming of the islands having been saved from ugly over development by limits imposed by Franco. Ironically his 'punishment' for not siding with the Nationalists in the Spanish Civil War handed the island the valuable gift of preservation and saved the island from the kind of rash over-development seen in some other holiday resorts throughout Spain.

With 216km of coastline, not only does Menorca have more beaches than the rest of the Balearic Islands put together (over a hundred in fact) but the many coastal coves and gorges allow for plenty of adventure and exploration. From clear blue waters in the coves of Cala d'Algaiarens to Menorca'a southern most beach Punta Prima, you can discover your own unique Menorca. The quality and sheer natural beauty of the island's protected coast is perhaps without rival anywhere in the Mediterranean.

The favourite beaches lie between high cliffs at the eastern end of the south coast. Others further to the west and in the northeast with its more with a rugged and rocky coastline are also idyllic and well worth exploration. Inland, Minorca's beauty and eco-diversity (in 1993 UNESCO aiming to preserve environmental areas, such as the Parc Natural S'Albufera d'es Grau wetlands declared it a Biosphere Reserve) extends to forests, deep gorges, salt marshes and lush green countryside. Meadows surrounded by white stone walls and old-fashioned wooden gates are alive with colourful wild flowers, olive groves and orchards.

Ancient historic towns, with narrow cobbled streets snooze in the sunshine and modestly reveal architectural delights from centuries of cultural diversity. Menorca after all has played host to a variety of guests over its long history – from Minoans and the Romans, to Moors and more recently the British and French. The island's two major ports Mahón and Ciutadella, each elegantly exhibiting their British colonial heritage, Moorish roots and modern Spanish identity, both deserve relaxed, unhurried exploration.

Menorca is also a great island for those who enjoy activity holidays. Of course, there's far more to Menorca than its history, beauty and serenity. The island offers a host of sporting opportunities from different watersports to a selection of golf courses. Golf Son Parc, ideal for new players and experienced golfers alike, is a championship quality course and was designed by former Ryder Cup player Dave Thomas who has shaped many of the world's top courses, including The Belfry and San Roque on the Costa del Sol.

The new sport of kite surfing is becoming popular in different resortsr, horse riding with Menorca a Cavall, based at Santa Rita between Mercadal and Ferreries, as well as diving, snorkelling, sailing and windsurfing. Luxury hotel or villa holidays in Menorca really do offer something for everyone. It is little wonder that once visited many people begin life long love affairs with this island that see them coming back year after year. You may too.

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For a great island break then the choice of villas on Menorca offers a location for everyone and from April through to September the weather is certain to be lovely.

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