Attractions

Golf

Tennis

There are tennis courts located within walking distance of the villa which may be booked via the Golf Club.  Please see www.golfsonparc.com.

Horse Riding

Located just after Es Mercadel is Menorca a Cavall riding stables. They offer guided horseback excursions from their riding centre on the balearic island of Menorca. Their  riding stables are at the Minorcan farm of Santa Rita, between Mercadal and Ferreries. The routes they ride are through the Tramontana region countryside, and along the 'Cami de Cavalls' ( the newly reinstated 'horse road' around the island) and north coast beaches. Please see www.menorcaacavell.com

Water Parks

Aqua Park in Cala Forcat - a small water park ideal for younger children with a restaurant and a bouncy castle play area. The park can be found on the main road going into Cala Forcat - near to Hotel Los Delphines.

Aquacentre is a larger water park than Calan Forcat. This park includes four big slides, including the Black hole and the Kamikaze, one large pool with both walk-in and jump in areas, one small pool with smaller slides for the young ones and a pool with a wave machine.  For further information please see
www.aquacenter-menorca.com

Diving, Sailing & Fishing

Menorca offers fantastic diving sites and S'Algar along with Binibeca, Cala Galdana, Port Addaia, Calan Forcat, Cala Bosc plus other resorts offer courses from "try a dive" to course over 5 - 6 days.  The magnificent beach of Arenal de Son Saura lies just below the resort within 5 minutes drive of the villa, with sands stretching hundreds of metres into the bay and gently shelving making it ideal for children and wonderful for snorkeling enthusiasts with it's crystal clear waters. There are also several clubs located around the island where you may both wind sail and take sailing lessons.

Menorca Fishing - specialising in big game fishing - for further information www.menorca-fishing.com or telephone +34 971 368627.

Menorca Yachts - 1 day or longer power or sail fishing trips - for further information www.menorcayachts.co.uk or telephone +34 971 188346.

Nautic Fun - Boat, sail boat & motorboat hire, also Fishing charters - for further information www.nauticfunmenorca.com or telephone +34 670 396396.

Menorca Cruising School - Sailing courses and RYA 5 day courses - for further information www.menorcasailing.co.uk or telephone +34 971 354103.

Menorca School of Yachting - Bare boat and skippered charter, sail boat day trips and RYA courses - for further information email roger@menorcayachting.com or telephone +34 971 482044.

Dive Centre Cala Torret - Diving school - for further information www.divingtorret.com or telephone +34 971 188528.

Diving Centre Addaia - Diving school offering PADI courses, scuba shop and boat trips - for further information www.ulmodiving.com or telephone +34 971 359005.

Cala Galdana is located within easy driving distance of the villa and there it is possible to scuba dive – please see www.blueislandsdiving.com

Dive in the Northern Minorcan Marine Reserve in Fornells. Daily boat dives, diving courses PADI, introductory diving sessions  – please see www.divingfornells.com or telephone 0034 971 376431 or email admin@divingfornells.com

Boat Trips

Located in Cala Galdana it is possible to go on boat excursions – please see www.menorcaenbarco.com - this company is run by a gentleman called Nano and is a very pleasant way to see some of the coastline of the island.

Escape to offshore islands, explore remote coves, snorkel and swim. A well equipped sea going yacht with drinks and food provided. Please see www.menorcaenvelero.com

Yellow catamarans glass bottom boats trip around Mahon harbour. Please see www.yellowcatamarans.com or telephone 0034 639 676 351

Boat excursions and snorkelling at the Minorcan Marine reserve – please see www.aventuranauticamenorca.com or telephone 0034 689 022887

Catamaran charter in Fornells – please see www.catamarancharter.net or telephone 0034 626 486426

Bike Hire

Renting a bike is the great way of seeing some of the island and generally the roads are very good around the island. Bikes may be hired from:

Bike Menorca, Avda Francesc Femenias, 44, 07702 Mahon, Menorca.
www.bikemenorca.com

Mountain bike routes, trekking, kayak routes – Dia complet are located in Fornells and hire out bikes and kayaks or can arrange multi adventure programmes. Please see www.diacomplert.com or telephone 0034 609 670996.

Cricket

Menorca has a cricket club located within close proximity to Mahon the capital of the island. Matches are play from March to October and there is a clubhouse where visitors can enjoy refreshments and watch cricket being played on the most beautiful ground in the Mediterranean. For further information www.menorcacc.com or fax +34 971 150620.

Nearby Sol Park Hotel

Within five minutes walk of the villa is the 'Sol Parc Hotel' which is a self catering complex which has an array of facilities set around and behind the hotel, including a supermarket, amusement arcade, bar area, swimming pool with separate toddler trainer pool and children's play area.

Fiestas

Menorca has many Fiestas, one of the most famous being that of Ciudadella fiesta of Saint Joan on 23rd and 24th of June. The horses bred in Menorca are the stars of the fiestas and are made to dance to the airs of Menorcan "jota" tunes, the most famous being the "Saint Joan" jota.

Some other fiestas worth visiting are as follows - all dates are approximate and timetables aren't finalised until the day before sometimes.

Other activities and places to visit

Mount Toro is well worth visiting as it is the highest point on the island at approximately 1,000 ft. As well as being the highest point it is also the spiritual centre with the sanctuary built in the late 16th century and tended by a community of Franciscan nuns. The views over almost all of the island are quite spectacular.

Ciutadella is the former capital of Menorca . The old Arab Mediterranean citadel walled in by the harbour defences and winding, narrow streets of stone between noble palaces. The beautiful ancient harbour with good bars and restaurants.

Ferreries craft fair in Plaz Espana – open every Saturday all year round from 9am to 1pm – selling local fruit and vegetables, original ceramic crafts, plants etc Also traditional dance shows.

Wine tasting at Bodegas Binifadet – free wine tours and tastings everyday 10am to 2pm and 4pm to 8pm. Please see www.binifadet.com

Ten Pin Bowling in Son Bou - a recently built indoor entertainment centre with modern bowling alleys as its main attraction and located in the resort centre. Features childrens soft indoor playground, bar and cafe with electronic games, several pool and air hockey tables. Stage events from time to time. Please see www.menorcabowling.com

Organ recitals in the Cathedral of Menorca from May to October at 11am located in Ciutadella. Please see www.bisbatdemenorca.com

Torre de Fornells – visit the defence tower located near Fornells from 10am to 3pm Tuesday to Sunday. For info 0034 902 929015.

Fort Marlborough – visit the military Fort Marlborough located Cala Sant Esteve in Es Castell from Tuesday to Saturday 9.30 to 7pm and Sundays and Mondays 9.30 to 2.30pm For info 0034 902 929015.

La Mola de Menorca – visit the Fortalesa Isabel 11 located in Mahon – open daily. Please see www.fortalesalamola.com or telephone 0034 971 364040.

Cova d’en Xoroi - An impressive natural space located in a beautiful cliff on the south coast, touched by history, washed by the sea. Please see http://www.covedenxoroi.com 

Equestrian show – see the Menorcan dancing horses at a family run estate. Please see www.sonmarterellet.com or telephone 0034 639 156851.