A beautiful island no matter whose eyes you see it through, Menorca is a favourite resort for tourists, and in particular for birdwatchers.   However, it seems it’s not just birds that the twitchers are finding to enjoy, but bugs too.  Impressive insects inhabit all areas of the resorts of Menorca – Son Bou, San Jaime, Torre Soli Nou and many many others. 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 »

Son Bou has long been renowned for its amazing birdlife. As well as an incredible diversity of species, because of the resort’s compact size, some of the best bird watching can be undertaken without even stepping from the patio of your own Son Bou villa! Every day you will undoubtedly catch regular glimpses of the Mediterranean and Cory’s Shearwaters coming in off the sea as they wing their way past your balcony. Read the rest of this entry »

Not just a haven for the sun, sea and sand enthusiasts, Son Bou is also a major bird watching area for those looking to add a nature based activity to their holiday.  Its central south coastal location offers a variety of habitats, and although a less fashionable activity for a Son Bou holiday, bird watching is an ideal activity here because of the local nature reserve.  Ornithology enthusiasts flock to this protected conservation area (pun intended!) which is a haven for many types of aquatic and migratory birds – some of them rare. Read the rest of this entry »