Cruise Nation are delighted to bring you our great range of Menorca Cruise & Stay Holidays. These packages all feature a cruise sailing from Barcelona which is one of the biggest cruise ports in the Mediterranean. This means that Cruise Nation bring you massive choice on cruise lines to sail with throughout the year. Our Menorca Smart Packages feature FREE stays in one of many handpicked hotels which are all centrally located in Majorca providing you with the ideal base from which to explore all that this exciting destination has to offer.
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Things to do in Menorca
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Megalithic Sites
Megalithic Sites
Some of the most interesting and impressive are Talatí de Dalt, Torralba d’en Salort and Naveta d’es Tudons.
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Cami de Cavalls
Cami de Cavalls
It’s a great way to discover some hidden beaches around the island and you can explore the trail by foot, bike or horse.
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Xoriguer Gin Distillery
Xoriguer Gin Distillery
It’s the only traditional distillery left on the island and to this day it still uses the same copper sills which are over 100 years old.
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Splash Sur Menorca
Splash Sur Menorca
Built in 2015, it covers every family member’s needs. For the toddlers there is a play area with a shallow activity pool, there’s a lazy river for the non-adventurous type, and for the water slide fans there’s the black hole, a rubber ring ride with many twists and turns. The restaurant in the park offers plenty of affordable options for all the family. This waterpark is a must do if you’re staying in the south east of Menorca.
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Fort Marlborough
Fort Marlborough
You can walk through the majestic military building, admiring the beautiful grounds and its ghostly underground tunnels. Taking approximately 2 hours to fully appreciate the fort, it includes many reconstructions of original rooms and interactive experiences.
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Beaches
Beaches
Whilst there is a significant amount of choice, some are far more popular than others so you need to get there early to claim your space. Some of the more popular beaches include Cala Turqerta which could easily be mistaken for a Caribbean destination with its clear waters and white sand, Cala Macareletta which is a small beach with rocky cliffs either side and backed by a dense forest and Playa de Son Bou which offers a larger stretch of sand with shops, restaurants and facilities nearby making it a popular choice for families.
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Cala Coves
Cala Coves
Located just east of Cova d'en Xoroi, it is a hidden gem. Dating back to the Iron Age, hundreds of burial caves are cut into the limestone. Due to it being in such a secluded area bring plenty of water and a picnic as facilities are limited.
Restaurants in Menorca
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Can Vermut
Can Vermut
Located on the harbour in Mahón, this is the perfect place to share tapas with friends on one of the alfresco pavement tables. Make sure to try Mahón cheese on a thick slice of toast!
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Café Balear
Café Balear
The speciality of Menorca is Caldreta de Langosta (lobster cooked in a rich stock) and Café Balear is one of the best places on the island to try it.
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Cap Roig
Cap Roig
Perched on a cliff top, Cap Roig has some of the best views of any restaurant in the Mediterranean. They say that if the locals like it, it’s a good indication of how good a restaurant is and Cap Roig still welcomes many locals after 30 years in the business.
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Smoix
Smoix
Listed in the Michelin Food Guide as one of the most exceptional restaurants on the island, Smoix features a pretty garden courtyard which is a great spot for a romantic meal for two. Smoix has an outstanding gourmet menu which is created from fresh local ingredients.
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Meson El Gallo
Meson El Gallo
Located in the small town of Ferrerias, in the centre of Menorca, Meson El Gallo’s unassuming façade means a surprise awaits instore. It delivers great home-style cooking using the best quality local meats and its house specialities are known throughout the island.
Menorca Nightlife
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Cova D’en Xoroi
Cova D’en Xoroi
This is certainly a unique and memorable place for a cocktail! Cova D’en Xoroi is located in the cliffs at Cala en Porter with indoor and outdoor bars for a dramatic setting. Later in the evening it becomes a nightclub where the beats of the music compete with the roar of the waves breaking below.
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Los Bucaneros
Los Bucaneros
Once a collection of fisherman’s huts Los Bucaneros has now been a bar for over 50 years. It’s located in Binbeca vell on the Southeast coast of Menorca. It’s right on a pristine, white sandy beach in one of Menorca’s most beautiful beach villa neighbourhoods.
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Es Brucs
Es Brucs
This bar has a prime location that gives you excellent access to Binigaus and Cala Escorxada beaches. As well as offering an array of drinks, Es Brucs serves up delicious seafood dishes and tapas.
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Jazzbah
Jazzbah
Located on the port in Ciutadella. Jazzbah is a live music venue aimed at the younger generation. The bar has a lovely roof top terrace which is ideal for relaxing after a long day sunning yourself whilst listening to some great live local music.
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Akelarre Jazz and Dance Club
Akelarre Jazz and Dance Club
Situated in the beautiful surroundings of Mahon, Akelarre provides its guests with live music and great beer. Its kitchen is also open until one am throughout the year so you can have a bite to eat whilst listening to summer songs on the harbour.
Events in Menorca
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Sant Martí Festival in Es Mercadal
Sant Martí Festival in Es Mercadal
Located at the centre of Menorca, Riders and their mounts are dressed in traditional medieval dress and perform a parade through the streets before congregating in the main square where the horses display a dance to traditional folk music.
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Sant Jaume Festival in Es Castell
Sant Jaume Festival in Es Castell
This is a great festival for adults and kids alike as it’s one of the biggest summer festivals on the island with plenty of activities to keep everyone entertained. The celebrations take place in the town square and harbours of Es Castell with live music, dancing horses, parades and fireworks.
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Gràcia Festival in Mahón
Gràcia Festival in Mahón
Gràcia Festival celebrates Our Lady of Grace – the patron of Mahón – with a pilgrimage to the chapel which has been dedicated to her.
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Sant Joan Festival in Ciutadella
Sant Joan Festival in Ciutadella
This annual event takes place in Ciutadella around midsummer’s eve and involves processions, displays on horseback such as jousting, mock battles involving hazelnut shells as ammunition and an enormous firework display.