Menorca
by Carly OBrien on 12/12/08 at 5:08 pm
I have been to Menorca twice, and is still one of my favourite holiday destinations as there is so much on offer!
If like me you’re a horse lover you will be in paradise. The Menorcan people love horses and it’s a big part of their culture. A fiesta, a traditional carnival, is a must when your there in the summer. The evening start with a horse race in the streets of the town, followed by a ceremony at the town hall for the winners. There is a funfair with stalls selling local crafts and food stalls, and at midnight there is a spectacular firework display. It really is a fun night out for all the family.
There is a water park, go-karting, horse-riding and local markets. The markets are regular and sell local crafts, linen, leather and food.
The beaches are beautiful and plentiful. It is best to hire a car as some of the resort beaches can get busy but there are always other beaches not far away that are practically empty. You can even take a boat trip in the afternoon, taking you to the secluded bays which are only accessible by water.
A great day trip is to the island’s capital, Mahon. Here you can take a boat trip round the harbour where famous people once lived such as Napoleon (and even Richard Branson!). After, visit the busy markets and grab a bargain.
An Island tour will take you to the tiny villages where the streets are narrow and the houses are white-washed, each with coloured flowers in window boxes. In the afternoon, you will be taken to one of the horse stables were you will be given a horse show where the horse show their dressage.
This truly is a beautiful part of the world, and I’d recommend it to young and old.
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