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Menorca Holidays

Often overlooked by many in favor of her big sister Majorca, the beautiful Menorca, one of the Balearic Islands, has a lot offer. Therefore Menorca holidays could be perfect for you!

Compared to the bigger Majorca, Menorca is regarded more wild and natural. Due to this, Menorca holidays are quite popular for those who want to avoid full tourist destinations and like to explore the wild nature of Menorca. Especially families should be welcoming a nice Menorca hotel.

 

Menorca_02_%281590286453%29_by_jaume_meneses.jpgThe largest city in Menorca is Mahón, or Maó or Mô, which is also famous for a local traditional dish, the Mahón cheese. This aromatic cheese is made from cow's milk and should be eaten if you pay a visit to this island (with olive oil and black pepper if you want to do it right)! After all, it's part of the Menorca culture, and also in Menorca hotels during dinner you should find it easily. If not, you should buy it at the local shops to get the most unique taste experience.

 

450px-Cales_Coves_by_zen_trowel.jpgBut regarding culture, this is not the only thing Menorca offers! Besides wonderful Menorca beaches, there are a lot of stone monuments like navetes, taules and talaiots, which date back to the Bronze Age. An absolutely stunning and impressing proof that Menorca is a rich fund for anyone interest in culture and history spending their Menorca holidays on this Island. It is further said that the Minoan culture had an influence on Menorca history as well, so if do not want to visit Crete, spend your vacation here as a compromise.

One of the famous Menorca beaches is at Son Bou, where the ruins of an old Basilica can be found. So during your Menorca holidays and if you have family with you, spend a wonderful day at the famous Menorca beaches and enjoy the wonderful Menorca weather! Menorca hotels in Son Bou are a good location if you want to be close to the beach.

What makes Menorca also a perfect family holiday destination (especially for younger girls) is that riding and horses are very popular on this Island! The own Menorca horse race is black and accustomed to the wild island. So during your vacation, you should try in Menorca horse riding along the wonderful coast and rough nature! As a group or romantic just with two, I'm sure you will enjoy this, especially with the nice Menorca weather or at sunset.

 

450px-Cavall8_by_Marta_Ensesa.jpgMenorca horse riding is also a perfect an unique way to explore the vast nature on this island. The complete island is namely a UNESCO and European Biological Reserve, with about 75% of Menorca as protected areas! This offers the local plants and animals to stay protected from external (human) influences, and you can watch and admire this original beauty.

You see, there is a lot to see and to do on this island, so spend here the perfect family holidays in Spain if you want to enjoy the beautiful Menorca beaches and nature!

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