Menorca ISLAND: Balearics pearl

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This long stay in Menorca has allowed me to discover an amazing from every point of view, is that the bathing culture. The island, in fact, is rich in archaeological remains dating back to outdoor talaiotica. Great interest to archeology enthusiasts.

TO VISIT

BINIBEQUER: an ancient fishing village about ten minutes drive from the capital MAHON. A truly wonderful, it is characterized by resenza of small huts overlooking the harbor. Completely painted in white and strettisime lanes.

MAHON: capital of the island. The famous Cathedral of St. Mary organ that contains the most 'impressive in the world. Very interesting its natural harbor considered the most 'great natural harbor of the world after Pearl Harbor. Do not miss a trip by sea to visit the port of MAHON. I was ten minutes drive from capouogo you can visit the "Fortaleza de la Mola" a very impressive and ancient fortress dating back to the Isabella II of Castile. Bellissima.

ES GRAU: natural park where lovers of birdwatching will ammiarre countless species of birds. Minorca has also been declared a Biosphere Reserve by the 'UNESCO. Within the Reserve (area wide bike) you can splendid ammiarre the area of the lighthouse Favaritx. A lunar landscape from chills.

SON BOU: situated in the southern part of the island, lies about 20 km from MAHON and is heavily tourist area where the only real beaches of the island. Well over 4 km of white beaches eben required. For the rest of the island offers a large number of calete for more or 'small.

CALA EN PORTER: famous not so much for the set and for the presence of the "Cova des Xoroi" or a natural agrotta overlooking the sea in which it was made a adiscoteca. Admire beautiful at sunset. It leaves you breathless!

CIUTADELLA is the second city of the island and ex capouogo thereof. It is about 60 km from MAHON and it is very beautiful old town.

CALA MITJANA: beautiful and unmissable munitadi inlet and fine white sand is about 23 km from CIUTADELLA.

CALE VIRGINS (Macarella, Cala en turqueta, macarelleta, son saura, talaier es): nothing short of stunning this is virgin beaches and completely isolated. And narrow dirt roads to reach them. Prudence in the guidance. The directions are clear and precise.

CALA PREGONDA: Located on the north coast, offers a transparent sea combined with a beach of coarse golden sand. Wonderful corner of unspoiled nature. To get to the beach should be walking along some rocky trails for about 20 minutes from the place where the car is left.

CAP DE CAVALRY: it is a promontory located in the area north of the island. In this' area of the coast is very jagged with rocks overhanging the sea and the beaches are composed of reddish sand. The homonymous beautiful lighthouse.

FORNELLS: The picturesque village of FORNELLS is located north of Es Mercadal and its port is about five kilometers. Currently in the small fishing village, tourism has become the major economic resource. During the visit should not miss the tour through the port and a stop in the 'Illa de ses Sargantanes' (Lizard Island), famous for the existence of a species characteristic of the place.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL SITES: Many sites on the island. Among the most characteristic Talatì de Dalt, Trepucò, Naveta des Tudons, Torre den Gaumes, Son Catla.

E 'need to hire a car and the availability of at least two weeks of vacation.