Travel

There is a website giving a lot of general information about the island at www.ultimateguide-menorca.com, or telephone +34 971 362357 or fax +34 971 351587 to obtain a copy of their printed information sheet.

Tourist Information - Oficina de Informacion Turistica y Conselleria de Turismo" Mahon Plaza. Tel. 971 363790.

Petrol - There are three "Gasolineras" in Mahon

These are attended from 07.00 -21.00, after which self-service only; machines only accept notes. Lead-free petrol is called "gasolina sin plomo".

In case of Emergency

For Police: In an emergency, dial 091 (special service) and these police will send the necessary help. Municipal Police offices are found at local Town Halls.

For Fire Service: Tel. 97136 39 61.

For Ambulance: In an emergency dial 061

Banks & Shopping

Chemists - The shops with a green cross outside in Spain are called "Farmacias" Most close at the weekends but there is always one on duty in each town. See the rota in the chemists' doorways. Son Parc has a medical centre open during the tourist season.

Shops - Opening times usually 09.00 - 13.30 and 16.30/17.00 - 20.30.

Large supermarkets  - open Mon. - Sat. 09.00 - 21.00, and some on Sunday mornings, some small shops open until 10.00.

Banks - open Monday to Saturday, 09.00 14.00

ATMs - there are now ATM's in almost all the resorts around the island. Many banks have special exchange facilities in the holiday resorts. Euro cheques and credit cards are accepted in many establishments throughout the Island. Many restaurants will also exchange travellers cheques.

Restaurants

There is an abundance of good restaurants on the island to suit all budgets offering a wide variety of cuisines from the traditional Menorquin to Italian, Indian, French and Thai. For information contact www.menorcadining.com.

Communications

Telephones - There are telephone boxes all over the Island.

To dial long distance Dial 00, then dial the code of country (e.g. 44 (U. K.), then regional code, omitting first 0 (e.g 1491 not 01491) then the phone number.

Attractions

Golf

Tennis

There are tennis courts located within walking distance of the villa which may be booked via the Golf Club.  Please see www.golfsonparc.com.

Horse Riding

For the experienced or first timers of all ages can be found amongst other places at Club Hipic Es Beoret S'Algar. Equimar half way between Es Castell and Mahon on the turn off to Trepuco.

Mount Toro is well worth visiting as it is the highest point on the island at approximately 1,000 ft. As well as being the highest point it is also the spiritual centre with the sanctuary built in the late 16th century and tended by a community of Franciscan nuns. The views over almost all of the island are quite spectacular.

Ciutadella is the former capital of Menorca . The old Arab Mediterranean citadel walled in by the harbour defences and winding, narrow streets of stone between noble palaces. The beautiful ancient harbour with good bars and restaurants.

There is also riding catering for all levels of riders available at Stables Farm.  Information can be obtained by calling +34 971 153200 or mobile +34 659 974654.

Water Parks

Aqua Park in Cala Forcat - a small water park ideal for younger children with a restaurant and a bouncy castle play area. The park can be found on the main road going into Cala Forcat - near to Hotel Los Delphines.

Aqua Rock Cala Bosc – is a larger water park than Calan Forcat. This park includes four big slides, including the Black hole and the Kamikaze, one large pool with both walk-in and jump in areas, one small pool with smaller slides for the young ones and a pool with a wave machine.

Diving, Sailing & Fishing

Menorca offers fantastic diving sights and S'Algar along with Binibeca, Cala Galdana, Port Addaia, Calan Forcat, Cala Bosc plus other resorts offer courses from "try a dive" to course over 5 - 6 days. There also several clubs located around the island where you may both wind sail and take sailing lessons.

Menorca Fishing - specialising in big game fishing - for further information www.menorca-fishing.com or telephone +34 971 368627.

Menorca Yachts - 1 day or longer power or sail fishing trips - for further information www.menorcayachts.co.uk or telephone +34 971 188346.

Nautic Fun - Boat, sail boat & motorboat hire, also Fishing charters - for further information www.nauticfunmenorca.com or telephone +34 670 396396.

Menorca Cruising School - Sailing courses and RYA 5 day courses - for further information www.menorcasailing.co.uk or telephone +34 971 354103.

Menorca School of Yachting - Bare boat and skippered charter, sail boat day trips and RYA courses - for further information email roger@menorcayachting.com or telephone +34 971 482044.

Dive Centre Cala Torret - Diving school - for further information www.divingtorret.com or telephone +34 971 188528.

Diving Centre Addaia - Diving school offering PADI courses, scuba shop and boat trips - for further information www.ulmodiving.com or telephone +34 971 359005.

Cricket

Menorca has a cricket club located within close proximity to Mahon the capital of the island. Matches are play from March to October and there is a clubhouse where visitors can enjoy refreshments and watch cricket being played on the most beautiful ground in the Mediterranean. For further information www.menorcacc.com or fax +34 971 150620.

Fiestas

Menorca has many Fiestas, one of the most famous being that of Ciudadella fiesta of Saint Joan on 23rd and 24th of June. The horses bred in Menorca are the stars of the fiestas and are made to dance to the airs of Menorcan "jota" tunes, the most famous being the "Saint Joan" jota.

Some other fiestas worth visiting are as follows - all dates are approximate and timetables aren't finalised until the day before sometimes.