subject: Menorcam Tourist Guide Offers A More Upscale Vacation [print this page] Have you heard about the Spanish Balearic Islands? There is one island in particular that is beloved by many vacationers. The island is the largest to the group and is called Menorca. The Balearic Islands are renowned for their sparkling vistas and warm Mediterranean climate. Menorca is a historical and cultural site in Spain. The cultural interest on the part of holidaymakers is its popular beach. This is a real resort holiday destination that is usually frequented by couples. Some families also use it as a peaceful break.
By air is the usual way of approaching the island. Your airport will be the Menorca International airport. Planes land from across Europe. However, there are other ways to reach the island including regular ferry service from the Spanish mainland (Barcelona), if you're not a long distance swimmer. This is a land of holiday resorts and Menorca has numerous popular spots where you'll uncover just about any kind of popular accommodation you need. The well liked ones are on the south end.
Two of the most popular full service resorts are Cala en Porter and Son Bou-San Jaime and both have superlative beaches. The accommodation at the resort covers a wide range of options. The Resorts and Menorca tourist guide offers a more upscale vacation. Menorca with its high quality personal service, and very exclusive five star hotels located along the north coast, can accommodate that. If you're intrigued with quieter accommodation, enquire about Fornells and S'Arenal d'en Castell on the north side of the island. Here you'll encounter the quaintness of the rugged coastline along with its natural beauty.
Although evidence suggests that people were living on the island prior to the Romans, the first recorded settlers. The culture of Menorca was largely formed from its ancient occupiers such as the Moors and Arabs, the Visigoths, or Catalans and the British Isles. There is evidence that the Aragon societies, pre Spanish settled the islands. However the Romans where first to give the island its official name -Menorca translates into 'little one.'
You'll feel the sense of history and culture while you stroll the narrow streets of Mahon on the island. This town has a very natural harbor which is world renowned and impressive despite its size. The town's buildings are very ancient but project history as you walk by. The Arch de San Roque, ruins of the old city wall, is the oldest feature in the city.
Being a small island the supplies come from mainly the markets and local craftsmen attracting tourist's shoppers. Rental cars allow you to visit open markets where you find one of a kind leather and ceramics creations. Mahon is the center for commerce on the island. You might think about only eating that is popular with locals since it's lily that food will be of much better value.
