Top Five Resorts in Menorca

Menorca sits like a beautiful teardrop in thebeautiful flora and fauna or just sunbathe on the
Mediterranean, just south of France and east of thebeach. The area is entirely as you want it to be.
Spanish mainland. As you can imagine, the weather is3. Santo Tomas
balmy, the sea is clear and the air is clean, crisp andTo the west of Torre Soli Nou is Santo Tomas, a
fresh. It's almost as if Menorca was designed withresort with a greater feeling of community. Wide
resorts and relaxation in mind, and we believe thatwooden 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, andsome parts of Menorca; Villas and apartments in the
resorts that lift your enjoyment to the highest possiblearea create a neighbourly feeling, as does most of the
level. We count down the top five resorts on the islandlocal 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. Binibecadifferent 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 resortin late July (the perfect time to see the area at its
leans towards the relaxed rather than active end ofbest). Santo Tomas creates a family feeling while
the scale, with the surrounding areas being pepperedkeeping your own relaxation to a maximum.
with well presented Menorcan villas. The sparkling2. San Jamie
white of the villas creates a pleasing tableau amongstSan Jamie is an oasis of Menorcan villas and
the area's sloping, wooded hills, while the warmapartments set against a background of endless
Mediterranean wind completes the picture. It's instantlybeach 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 youlocal complex, which offers a varied selection of
choose to go self catered your stay is even moreentertainment, 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 youramount of choices available to holiday makers in terms
needs locally as well as some good bars andof relaxation versus activity. A perfect destination for
restaurants for eating out. Further facilities can bethose looking for a wide range of opportunity while in
found in Sant Lluis just a short drive away. The row ofMenorca.
shops has all the necessities you will need, as well as1. 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 andMenorca's crown, Cala Galdana is the final resort of
unwind.choice on our list. The perfect mix of unspoilt sands,
4. Torre Soli Nouenjoyable and relaxed nightlife, long walks, and
Torre Soli Nou is a step up from Binibeca in terms ofsecluded spots to read or sunbathe. The great
seclusion and relaxation. Villas in this part of Menorcaprofusion 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 youactivities available to cater to all tastes. The area has
complete control over your choice of experience; youeverything, and epitomises the very best aspects of
can walk to San Jamie, enjoy the wide variety ofthe island as a whole.