Holidays To Menorca For Active Tourists
Compared with the other Balearic Islands, a holiday to Menorca is regarded as low-key
. It certainly hasn't the wonderful scenery of Mallorca and is not as "loud" as Ibiza. However, a Menorca holiday has lots to offer and if you are looking for an active holiday, here are some of the opportunities available to you.1. Hiking Holidays in Menorca : Perfect for hiking, Menorca has walking trails of varying distances. The top places to start your walks from are Fornells, Cala Galdana and Es Mercadal [to name just a few]. However, care needs to be taken as you may not find the routes as clearly marked as you are used to although you will find the odd landmark will help you with orientation. Make sure that you take a detailed map with you. Menorca, unlike Mallorca, tends not to have mountainous areas, but wooded gorges. For hiking, the best time to be in Menorca is either March / April / May during the spring and then from October to mid-November which is during the autumn.
2. Riding Holidays in Menorca : Menorca is the island where the famous Menorcan black horses are bred and they take part in many fiestas on the island throughout the year. Horse riding is popular in Menorca and treks take you through beautiful scenic routes. You will find around 20 stables available - the main ones being Menorca en Cavall in Cala Galdana who organise treks through the nearby woods. Club Hipic es Boeret in S'Algar and Rancho Allenwood near Sant Climent. All horse riding is done under the supervision of an instructor.
3. Cyling Holidays in Menorca : An excellent means of exploring the towns and resorts around Menorca, also happens to be a very popular one - cycling. The main resorts of Mahon and Ciudadela have many shops which hire out bicycles at approximately 7 euros a day. However, the same goes for the smaller resorts around the island. Mountain bikes are probably the best option as you will find that some of the roads and tracks are very bumpy. If you are a more experienced cyclist, you may be prepared to go on longer rides and you will be spoiled for choice with the range of interesting trails available to you.
4. Beach Holidays in Menorca : As you travel around Menorca, you will come across many picturesque beaches including small intimate bays and larger beaches which can be packed during the high season. Bear in mind that not all the beaches can be reached by car and you may have to walk. The beaches in Menorca are ideal for watersports such as windsurfing and sailing and there are places ideal for beginners and to the experts amongs you. You will probably find that the best resorts for windsurfing are Cala'n Bosch near Ciudadela and Punta Prima near the capital, Mahon. Fornells is a lovely resort which is known for its sailing as well as offering surfing course [and of course sailing courses]. You will find Surf & Sail a useful organisation located in Son Xoriguer just south of Ciudadela as it organises lots of watersports for people at all levels. Head to S'Algar Aguasports in Cala d'Alcaufar where you will be able to take part in activities such a windsurfing, parasailing and water-skiing. If diving is what you are looking or, then try The Diving Centre in Cala Torret where you will be able to learn basis scuba diving, or take part in diving trips.
So if you are looking for an active holiday with lots of beautiful scenery, then a holiday to Menorca may be just right for you.
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