Menorca is the smaller cousin of Majorca in the Balearic islands. It is particular popular for Menorca holidays, particularly Menorca package deals. This Spanish island has a population of 88000 and has an area of only 694 square Km.
The Island is famous for its megalithic (or large stoned) stone monuments. These include Naveta, large chamber tombs and taules, T-shaped stone monuments. These also include Talaiots or stone settlements.
The Island was influenced by the ancient Minoans of crete and this may be a clue to the Islands name.
Minorca is divided into a number of municipalities. The major towns being Mao and Ciutadella.
The islands capital Mao has the second deepest natural harbour in the world and owes its names to the Carthaginian general Mago Barca who was a brother of Hannibal. Ciutedella was founded by the Carthaginians in the fourth century is known for its medieval charm.
Menorca is an UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Notable reasons for the Islands inclusion include the gullies, caves, wetland, ponds, lagoons, marshes, dunes, coasts and Islets that bring differing ecosystems which cater for 220 speices of birds on the Island and over 1000 species of plants. 60 of which are Endemic to Minorca. Particular interest is the gullies on Minorcas south coast which have abundant flora and fauna. The limestone cater for Cory’s shearwaters, cormorants, gulls and various birds of prey. Oak woods are only on the Islands interior and in the gullies while Wild Olive trees can survive on thin soil and are thus the Islands most abundant tree.
The sun, sea, history, culture make Menorca holidays a perfect choice for those seeking all round Menorca package deals.