Menorca is an island located in the western part of the Mediterranean Sea. It is counted as one of the many Balearic Spanish islands in the Mediterranean. Dissimilar to the rest of the islands, Menorca is a very quiet, desolate island with a huge population. Almost 96,000 people live here making it a good choice for tourists who don’t like being in crowds.
It has one of the most well-known harbors in the world. Menorca is also popular for its beautiful beaches, historical spots, great seafood, and gin which is produced locally. To know what is Menorca famous for, in brief, read below:
- Take a ride to the top of Monte Toro
You can take a car hire Menorca and ride to El Toro which is the tallest mountain here. It touches a height of almost 358 meters. You can reach the mountain top only by driving a car because the hills are quite steep and you may fall while reversing on foot. Once you reach the top of this mountain, you can also visit the very famous sanctuary.
- Visit the Fornells village
Fornells is a charming village located in the northern part of this island. It has so many activities that you can try like kayaking, paddle surfing, and sailing in the calm water. You can also try out bird watching in this village.
- Have cocktails and drinks in a cave
Menorca is also well-known for its many attractive caves and cliffs that are the gateway to white beaches full of sand and shiny water. One popular cave is the Cova d’en Xoroi. Situated on the southern coast, this is famous for nightlife and parties.
- Go camping on S’Atalaia
If you want to experience the biosphere reserves on this island or want to do something exciting you must spend your night on the camping field of S’Atalaia. The camping site is situated towards the southern coast of Menorca.
These are just a few of so many things Menorca is famous for. You must try out all of these when you’re in Menorca. Once you’re done with these, you can try out other exciting activities.