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
The Son Parc golf course is located within walking distance of the villa.
The course offers 18 holes. There is a driving range, club house and shop and the following may be hired, clubs, buggies, electric and pull trolleys. The club also offers golf lessons.
Prices and Information may be obtained by telephoning Son Parc Golf Club on 00 34 971 188875, Fax 0034 971 359591 or emailing
golfsonparc@terra.es. Their
website is www.clubsonparc.com.
Tennis
There are tennis courts located within walking distance of the villa which may be booked via the Golf Club.
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. Piadero Binixica Just outside San Clement on the way to Cala n Porter.
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.
