Travel Guide to Menorca, Spain

This picturesque island traditionally amazes visitors by wonderful beaches with azure water, mountain landscapes and emerald valleys. Menorca is often called the museum under the open sky due to the large number of attractions.

The largest town on the island is Mahon. Most valuable historical and architectural monuments are located near it. Moreover, you will not need to drive from one sight to another as the distance between them is very short. You can see St Mary's Church in the center of the city. This is the largest religious facility on the island. The building of the Municipal Council can be found just near. One of its halls is decorated with portraits of prominent political figures. Shopping lovers will surely enjoy a walk along the Саrrеr Nou Street as various shops and trading pavilions are located on it. Here you can buy clothes, perfumes, find precious items in several jewelry stores and souvenirs shops or simply visit grocery stores. There are several squares in Menorca and each of them is decorated with beautiful sculptures and palace assembles. While talking about squares we simply cannot fail to highlight the Squares of Columbus, San Frances, Miranda, Conquest and Bastia. The port district of the city is the location of best bars and restaurants. Here you will also find the famous gin factory. The recipe of the drink has been kept in secret for centuries.

Tourists, who enjoy walking, will find much excitement in the town named Ciutadella. There is practically no transport in this place, so both locals and travelers can move through ancient streets of Ciutadella on a bicycle or on foot. Olivas Palace, which is located on one of the squares, is the main attraction of the town. The inner decoration of the palace is amazingly elegant, and one of the palace’s rooms is decorated with beautiful frescoes. Another medieval building is Palace of Vivo, which facade is decorated with hand-painted drawings. Actually, you will find many beautiful architectural sites and museums simply on any square of Menorca.