Son Bou Villa Holidays

Menorca is an island steeped in history, but who would have guessed the island’s links with Florida? Make your Menorca holidays more intriguing by looking into the thriving community of Menorcan descendants resident in St Augustine Florida.  Every year, the Menorcan Heritage Celebration is commemorated on the second Saturday of March. People from across the U.S. visit Menorca to pay tribute to their ancestors who migrated to Menorca during the British occupation of the 18th century. At that time, the Menorcans felt that they were leaving behind a life of hardship for a better one in the future. This couldn’t be further from the truth however.
Read the rest of this entry »

Binibeca could very well be Menorca’s best kept secret. If you’re planning quiet Menorca holidays, you won’t regret exploring this village with its maze of narrow cobblestoned streets, white washed houses, wooden balconies and archways. Built in 1972, Binibeca is one of the oldest tourist developments in Menorca.
Read the rest of this entry »

Inarguably, the Festes de Sant Joan or feast of Saint John is one of the biggest celebrations in Menorca. If you’ve booked Menorca holidays for the month of June, you’re in for a cultural explosion, as accomplished horse riders converge on Ciutadella for this one of a kind celebration. The tradition dates back to the 14th century and, as the name suggests, is held in honour of Saint John. The horse shows are a focal point of this fiesta which attracts huge crowds eager to cheer on their favourite equestrians as they gallop through the city streets.
Read the rest of this entry »

On your holiday in Menorca villas there are plenty activities to keep your kids happy while you de-stress.  You might be too exhausted to head outdoors on a nature trail, but that doesn’t mean it has to be a boring holiday for the kids. They’re spoilt for choice with Menorca’s numerous fun activities for kids of all ages. Here are just a couple.

Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re going on a relaxing holiday, and will be staying at one of the many gorgeous Menorca villas, there’s a host of activities for you to take part in when you’re not sightseeing. Menorca offers top quality golfing, bowling, horseback riding and biking for everyone, whether you’re a novice or professional. Read the rest of this entry »

If you’re planning a holiday to Menorca, you’ll be pleased to know that the island is a Biosphere Reserve, rich with plants and animals found only on this island. You’re bound to leave your lovely Menorca villas and explore the island’s rich natural habitats. Menorca was declared a Biosphere Reserve in 1993 for its diverse Mediterranean landscape and species of plants and animals found only on the island. Unfortunately, some of these species are in danger of extinction. Read the rest of this entry »

Menorca has plenty to offer but if you’re not the visitor who likes to island hop, and if you would rather spend all day lounging in the sun or enjoying the friendly tourist atmosphere of the local resort, then a holiday in one of the beautiful Menorca villas should be your choice. The secluded resort towns of the island have plenty to attract visitors, both local and from abroad, and you will have no shortage of new friends to spend time with. Not only that, the landscape is stunning, overlooking picturesque Mediterranean views. Holiday enthusiasts return to Menorca villas year after year for all that this coastal resort town has to offer. Read the rest of this entry »

So Many Places: How To Choose?

Menorca is a small island, compared to its larger Balearic cousins, but there is so much to see and do that many visitors are surprised at how fast their holiday time flies. Instead of waiting until you get to the island, try to do some research before your trip to ensure that you get the most out of your holiday. The best way to start is by selecting the holiday centre or resort where you want to stay. And if you’re planning to hop all over the island, try a Cala Galdana holiday that will allow you to be conveniently located to see the sights.

Read the rest of this entry »

If you love exotic flavours and fresh cuisine then staying in Menorca villas will provide a real treat!

You see, Menorca is a food lover’s paradise. It is laden with culinary inventions and a vast array of exotic dishes that will tantalise your taste buds.

Read the rest of this entry »

Perched atop the third highest peak in Menorca (264m above sea level) is the ancient Santa Àgueda Castle – inarguably the most important remnant of Islamic Menorca.

Overlooking the scenic northern coast and the municipality of Ferreries, Menorca holidays would be incomplete without a visit to this historic site built by the Arabs from the Caliph of Cordoba. No one knows for sure when it was erected but some believe it was 1232.

Read the rest of this entry »