Menorca, a Biosphere Reserve
Menorca’s insularity, its remoteness from mainland Europe and Africa owing to its central location in the western Mediterranean, the millenary influence of the elements on its territory…
Heritage, culture, landscape and traditions of Menorca, explained by the island’s official guides.
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Menorca’s insularity, its remoteness from mainland Europe and Africa owing to its central location in the western Mediterranean, the millenary influence of the elements on its territory…
One of the things that most surprises the first-time visitor to Menorca is the tremendously varied landscape for such a small island.
Menorca, being the easternmost point of the country, is the first to receive the rays of the morning sun in the whole of Spain.
The principal attraction and hence the most valued resource of the island are the beaches. As a result, the most important type of tourism in Menorca is still that of 'sun and sand' along with nautical tourism.
The Camí de Cavalls (‘Bridle way’) is a historical trail that dates back to the end of the Middle Ages. It was originally employed to patrol and protect the coast by horse…
In 2019, the Starlight Foundation, in recognition of its exceptionally clear skies, declared Menorca a Starlight Tourist Destination, with some areas achieving the special status of Starlight Reserve.