Menorca Holiday Deals
There’s
good news for anyone thinking of holidays in Menorca at the moment – three leading
holiday companies are offering excellent deals with a full range of Menorca
holidays available – checking all three can save hundreds of pounds on exactly
the same Menorca holiday. And watch out for their special offers for Menorca
holidays, some of the deals Thomson, Thomas Cook and First Choice have for their
holidays in Menorca are really good.
For villa holidays in
Menorca the best prices and choice are currently with
www.jamesvillas.co.ukg(739719)a(1397035))
Menorca Holidays
UK newspaper the Sunday Mercury has reviewed holidays in Menorca.
To read the story visit http://www.sundaymercury.net/travel/holiday-reviews/2008/07/21/peace-and-quiet-in-the-balearics-66331-21376964/
Spend Your Holidays in Menorca
The beautiful island of Menorca is the second largest island of the Balearic
Islands off the south-east coast of Spain.
Public Holidays in Menorca include three
unique events:
- Processo dels Tres Tocs is celebrated on January 17 in the lovely, historic
city of Ciutadella and celebrates the 1278 victory of a local Minorca king
against invaders of the island.
- The Feast of St Jordi is celebrated on April 23 and recognizes a patron
saint for many of the towns on the Balearic Islands.
- Dia de Virgen de Carmen is celebrated June 15-16 and recognizes the patron
saint of sailors and fishermen. With the holidays in Menorca season well underway
a lot of tourists visit this one.
Aside from world-wide and local celebrated holidays, Menorca is a beach-lover's
paradise. Despite being the second largest island of the Balearic Islands, Menorca
has more beaches than Majorca, the largest island. In fact, more than 100 beaches
line the shorelines of Minorca.
Menorca takes pride in being a family holiday spot. With many family-friendly
resorts to choose from, you're sure to find the perfect combination of fun and
relaxation for your family's holidays needs when you’re on your Menorca holidays.
A Few Points of Interest in Menorca
Family Getaways
Among Menorca's more than 100 beaches, are many Menorca holiday resorts and
villas that your family is sure to love. Some of the most developed beaches
on the southern side of the island have gently sloping sands and shallow waters,
making them perfect Menorca holidays destinations for families with small children.
Along the northern side of the island, you'll find many smaller bays and fall
in love with Menorca's majestic, natural beauty.
Wide Variety of Sporting Activities
Sporting activities are plentiful in Menorca's many resorts and communities.
Minorca has many lovely waterways, bays and marinas. Whether your preference
includes scuba diving, yachting, sailing or other water sports, you'll find
something fun to do on a daily basis during your holidays in Menorca. Many villa
or resort holiday packages available include boat tours, allowing you to safely
explore and enjoy your time on - or off - the island during your Menorca holidays.
Many resorts and communities offer golf, tennis, basketball and other sports.
Ranches on the island offer horseback riding on the beaches and trails that
zigzag across the island.
Shop in Style
In order to really enjoy your holidays in Menorca, you can't overlook the
island's small local markets. Menorcans pride themselves in the ability to make
rare jewelry, pottery and amazingly tasteful cheeses. While exploring the island,
be sure to visit the famous 18th-century Xoriguer Gin Distillery and watch its
copper stills in action. The distillery creates over 100 different types of
gin and offers taste samples of many!
Explorer's
Paradise
In addition to the boating tours and horseback rides enjoyed by many during
Menorca holidays, Menorca has a wide variety of natural caves. Some caves are
just off the beaches, so they offer a cool, refreshing place to relax after
sunbathing or basking in the Mediterranean sea.
History buffs will love strolling through proof of Menorca's rich, colorful
past. Various monuments and Bronze Age stone towers, Megalithic ruins, remains
of Neolithic towns and other prehistoric remains are in great abundance on the
island, and while holidays in Menorca can be beach based there’s enough diversity
on the island to ensure whatever you’re looking for the island can offer it.
From cheap Menorca holidays through to specialised pony trekking and history
guides, it nearly always is able to satisfy today’s tourist.
Whether you plan to travel to Minorca with a well-known holiday company like
Thomas Cook or Thomson holidays, or just on a holiday trip of your own, Menorca
has it all.
Public Holidays in Menorca 2010
| Date: |
Holiday |
| 1 January |
New Year’s Day |
| 6 January |
Epiphany |
| 1 March |
Dia de las Islas Baleares |
| 19 March |
Saint Joseph |
| 1 April |
Maundy Thursday |
| 2 April |
Good Friday |
| 4 April |
Easter Sunday |
| 5 April |
Easter Monday |
| 1 May |
Labour Day |
| 2 May |
Mother’s Day |
| 25 July |
Saint James |
| 15 August |
Assumption Day |
| 12 October |
Spanish National Holiday |
| 1 November |
All Saint’s Day |
| 8 December |
Immaculate Conception |
| 25 December |
Christmas Day |
| 26 December |
St. Stephen’s Day |
| 31 December |
New Year’s Eve |
Holidays in Menorca News
Holidays in Menorca Article
A good article appeared recently about holidays
in Menorca focusing on the villages in the north of the island - to read
the article click
here
For 2010 Menorca holidays there’s some good bargains to be had, and we
hope to bring you more good Minorca deals in the coming months for 2011 Menorca
holidays too.
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