| Compared with the other Balearic Islands, a holiday to | | | | of the smaller resorts around the island and prices are |
| Menorca is regarded as low-key. It certainly hasn't | | | | from around 7 euros per day. Mountain bikes are |
| the wonderful scenery of Mallorca and is not as "loud" | | | | probably the best option as you will find that some |
| as Ibiza. However, a Menorca holiday has lots to | | | | of the roads and tracks are very bumpy. If you are |
| offer and if you are looking for an active holiday, | | | | a more experienced cyclist, you may be prepared to |
| here are some of the opportunities available to you. | | | | go on longer rides and you will be spoiled for choice |
| 1. Hiking Holidays in Menorca: Ideal for hikes of various | | | | with the range of interesting trails available to you. |
| distances, it is recommend that the best points from | | | | 4. Beach Holidays in Menorca: As you travel around |
| where to start are Ferreries, Es Mercadal, Fornells, | | | | Menorca, you will come across many picturesque |
| Cala Galdana and Alaior, but you need to take care | | | | beaches including small intimate bays and larger |
| as even for the experienced hiker, some routes can | | | | beaches which can be packed during the high season. |
| be unmarked although the landmarks can assist with | | | | Bear in mind that not all the beaches can be reached |
| the navigation. Be sure to have a good map with | | | | by car and you may have to walk. Watersports are |
| you. Menorca does not have any high mountains, but | | | | an integral part of beach life in Menorca and it is an |
| benefits from numerous wooded gorges. For hiking, | | | | ideal location for windsurfing and sailing [from the |
| the best time to be in Menorca is either March / April | | | | beginners through to the experts]. Probably the best |
| / May during the spring and then from October to | | | | locations for windsurfing are Punta Prima near Mahon |
| mid-November which is during the autumn. | | | | and Cala'n Bosch near Ciudadela. Fornells is a lovely |
| 2. Riding Holidays in Menorca: Menorca is the island | | | | resort which is known for its sailing as well as |
| where the famous Menorcan black horses are bred | | | | offering surfing course [and of course sailing courses]. |
| and they take part in many fiestas on the island | | | | You will find Surf & Sail a useful organisation located |
| throughout the year. A popular island sport where | | | | in Son Xoriguer just south of Ciudadela as it organises |
| trails are set in beautiful scenery. You will find around | | | | lots of watersports for people at all levels. Head to |
| 20 stables available - the main ones being Menorca en | | | | S'Algar Aguasports in Cala d'Alcaufar where you will |
| Cavall in Cala Galdana who organise treks through the | | | | be able to take part in activities such a windsurfing, |
| nearby woods. Club Hipic es Boeret in S'Algar and | | | | parasailing and water-skiing. If diving is what you are |
| Rancho Allenwood near Sant Climent. All horse riding | | | | looking or, then try The Diving Centre in Cala Torret |
| is done under the supervision of an instructor. | | | | where you will be able to learn basis scuba diving, or |
| 3. Cyling Holidays in Menorca: An excellent means of | | | | take part in diving trips. |
| exploring the towns and resorts around Menorca, also | | | | So if you are looking for an active holiday with lots |
| happens to be a very popular one - cycling. You will | | | | of beautiful scenery, then a holiday to Menorca may |
| be able to hire bicycles from several places in the | | | | be just right for you. |
| main resort of Ciudadela and Mahon and the majority | | | | |