| Menorca sits like a beautiful teardrop in the | | | | beautiful flora and fauna or just sunbathe on the |
| Mediterranean, just south of France and east of the | | | | beach. The area is entirely as you want it to be. |
| Spanish mainland. As you can imagine, the weather is | | | | 3. Santo Tomas |
| balmy, the sea is clear and the air is clean, crisp and | | | | To the west of Torre Soli Nou is Santo Tomas, a |
| fresh. It's almost as if Menorca was designed with | | | | resort with a greater feeling of community. Wide |
| resorts and relaxation in mind, and we believe that | | | | wooden walkways, bars and excellent local |
| visitors to the island should experience this to the full. | | | | restaurants are populated but not as brimming as |
| Indeed, Menorca has many villas, apartments, and | | | | some parts of Menorca; Villas and apartments in the |
| resorts that lift your enjoyment to the highest possible | | | | area create a neighbourly feeling, as does most of the |
| level. We count down the top five resorts on the island | | | | local area. This small, community feel also extends to |
| for a perfect mix of relaxation and fun. | | | | the nearby Es Mijorn Gran, a village with many |
| 5. Binibeca | | | | different attractions, from churches to cafés, |
| A great little resort on Menorca's south eastern tip, | | | | and the host of the colourful Festival of St Christopher |
| Binibeca starts our count down in style. The resort | | | | in late July (the perfect time to see the area at its |
| leans towards the relaxed rather than active end of | | | | best). Santo Tomas creates a family feeling while |
| the scale, with the surrounding areas being peppered | | | | keeping your own relaxation to a maximum. |
| with well presented Menorcan villas. The sparkling | | | | 2. San Jamie |
| white of the villas creates a pleasing tableau amongst | | | | San Jamie is an oasis of Menorcan villas and |
| the area's sloping, wooded hills, while the warm | | | | apartments set against a background of endless |
| Mediterranean wind completes the picture. It's instantly | | | | beach and azure blue waters. Instantly relaxing, the |
| relaxing and welcoming from your first moment there, | | | | resort is within easy reach of a wildlife conservation |
| and there's a palpable feeling of a weight being lifted. | | | | area, an iron age fort, children's play areas and the |
| The choice of catering options is wide, but if you | | | | local complex, which offers a varied selection of |
| choose to go self catered your stay is even more | | | | entertainment, bars, restaurants and shops. The resort |
| secluded. Food packs can be set for when you arrive, | | | | is more active than some others, which increases the |
| and when you need supplies you will find most of your | | | | amount of choices available to holiday makers in terms |
| needs locally as well as some good bars and | | | | of relaxation versus activity. A perfect destination for |
| restaurants for eating out. Further facilities can be | | | | those looking for a wide range of opportunity while in |
| found in Sant Lluis just a short drive away. The row of | | | | Menorca. |
| shops has all the necessities you will need, as well as | | | | 1. Cala Galdana |
| some bars and restaurants for eating out. All in all, | | | | Universally acknowledged as one of the jewels in |
| Binibeca is just a great place to lose yourself, relax and | | | | Menorca's crown, Cala Galdana is the final resort of |
| unwind. | | | | choice on our list. The perfect mix of unspoilt sands, |
| 4. Torre Soli Nou | | | | enjoyable and relaxed nightlife, long walks, and |
| Torre Soli Nou is a step up from Binibeca in terms of | | | | secluded spots to read or sunbathe. The great |
| seclusion and relaxation. Villas in this part of Menorca | | | | profusion of options and experiences on offer mean |
| fit with the even more laid back attitude of the area. | | | | that the resort is also family friendly, with different |
| Situated in the bay of Son Bou, the resort gives you | | | | activities available to cater to all tastes. The area has |
| complete control over your choice of experience; you | | | | everything, and epitomises the very best aspects of |
| can walk to San Jamie, enjoy the wide variety of | | | | the island as a whole. |