Tuesday, July 22, 2008

Menorca, Spain

Smaller and quieter than its neighbor Mallorca , Menorca is the second largest of the Balearic islands. Situated just 34 km / 21 miles from Mallorca , the island of Menorca has many family-friendly resorts and almost as many beaches as Mallorca and Ibiza combined. Peaceful holiday resorts line the south coast of Menorca and a string of quiet fishing villages are along the island s rougher northern shore. There are plenty of tourism and tourist information offices situated in the towns of Menorca , providing current information about local Menorca tourist attractions, beaches, museums, local events and festivals, sightseeing and general Menorca tourist information.

Largely protected from development, Menorca is not your typical package holiday resort. The island's small towns and villages offer a fairly secluded and relaxed holiday, even during the peak season. Menorca has many wonderful attractions, a real haven for nature-lovers. Menorca is a very verdant island, with pinewoods and wide, lush fields for the island's innumerable grazing cattle. Cycling tracks criss-cross the meadows and pastures, offering breathtaking views of the island and the bay front. The north coast of Menorca is rocky and rough, while the south coast abounds in sandy coves, with fine, golden sand, sheltered by cliffs and gorges.

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