Spain’s first World Cup win on Sunday wasn’t just celebrated on the Spanish mainland, but the festivities also extended to all of the Balearic Islands. Honking car horns could be heard throughout the island of Menorca, Son Bou celebrated with red and yellow fireworks and millions in Menorca waved Spanish flags in a show of national pride.

The celebrations in Menorca might not have been as large as those on the mainland, where millions of people lined the streets of Madrid to give the team a hero’s welcome, but the island celebrated in its own, slightly more reserved, way.

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Ben Miller, best known for his role in the Armstrong and Miller Show, recently shared some of his holiday memories with The Guardian. When it came to his childhood, there was one place that stuck firmly in the Primeval actor’s mind – Menorca. Son Bou was where the actor took his first foreign holiday at the age of 27.

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When you’re on holiday abroad, costs can mount up. There’s the eating out, the activities and, of course, the cost of the flights and accommodation. If you’re planning on heading to Menorca, Son Bou is a wonderful place for your holidays, and there are many things you can do without spending a lot of money. Here are just a few: Read the rest of this entry »

Did you know that Menorca is a remarkably concentrated region of prehistoric monuments? In fact, because it has so many Bronze Age remains packed into such a small island, some consider it the most concentrated area of monuments in the world. Read the rest of this entry »

What does a Son Bou holiday stand for? With a little fun, we spell out what we think Son Bou would spell out if it were an acronym:  Read the rest of this entry »

The Torre d’en Galmes talayotic village certainly differs in style to the sleek Son Bou villas which can be found on the beachfront. But considering that these caves date back to the prehistoric period it’s really of no surprise that the dwellings don’t quite match up to their modern counterparts. Although prehistoric remains can be found all over Menorca, Torre d’en Galmes is believed to be the largest settlement and the gathering point for many ancient ceremonies. The site also contains a hill dotted with fallen taulas and capitals which are bound to fascinate you on your Son Bou holidays. Read the rest of this entry »

Located 15 minutes outside Son Bou are the Cova d’en Xoroi. These magic natural caves are cut deep into the edge of the coastal cliffs and include a network of walkways and terrace bars. The caves have an ethereal feel to them during the evening, when they really come alive with pounding house music and flamboyant bartenders. However, if you’re not much of a party animal then you may want to visit them during the morning, where you can simply relax with a warm mug of Menorcan coffee and gaze out at the pounding surf below on your Son Bou holidays. Read the rest of this entry »

Menorca is the least visited, and probably the most authentic of all the Balearic Islands. A Son Bou holiday is the perfect opportunity to learn about Menorca’s rich culture and history, and just minutes away from the bustle of the beachside resorts, you can find yourself walking under stone archways that were once home to prehistoric man. Read the rest of this entry »