The Best Beaches to Visit in Menorca

Menorca holidays are packed with temptations for everyone to sample. But while you may want to explore the archaeological history of the island and its many tourist destinations, you will likely also want to spend some time on one - or more - of the island's beaches.

While Majorca is the larger of the two islands, this Balearic gem is still blessed with a generous sprinkling of beaches on which to spend Menorca holidays. So take a closer look at some of these highlights.

Arenal d'en Castell

This is a stunning beach that is very popular among those visiting the island. It benefits from being in a gently curving bay that provides gentle and shallow lapping waters coming to the shore. There are no severe waves here either so if you are visiting with children, or you are a nervous swimmer, Arenal d'en Castell will be ideal for you.

Cala en Porter

This is one of the most popular spots for Menorca holidays, and a big part of the reason for this is that it has a beautiful beach. It has dramatic looks thanks to the cliffs that flank it and it also has a wide range of facilities that beach lovers look for. These include sun loungers, bars and restaurants and also water sports.

Going On Holiday? Make Sure You Do Some Cultural Research First

Escaping the monotony of daily life on a well-earned break is alluring to anyone. Whether you want to relax on a beach on an exotic island somewhere in the South Pacific, or you prefer the challenge of an adventure break in the Himalayas or one of Patagonia's famous national parks, there is nothing that stirs excitement and anticipation like the prospect of a holiday.

So therefore, you want to do everything in your power to make sure that you are aware of any events that may take place in your destination while you are there, how stable the region is politically and how tourists are viewed and subsequently treated by local residents and business owners. If there is an area of the town you should avoid, wouldn't you want to know about it before you go rather than learning the hard way? Exactly.

That's why you should start viewing websites that cater to the holiday travel industry and searching for your holiday destination, the name of your hotel or resort and any other pertinent local news that may be relevant. The best source of information for the political and safety aspects of travelling is the Foreign Office's website. This site lists all potential destinations for British holidaymakers and advises on whether travel is recommended or not. If travel to your proposed destination is listed as not recommended, you should sit down and consider whether you want to risk your personal safety just to tell people in the future that you've been somewhere. Your holiday may have cost a lot money, but can you honestly put a monetary value on your personal safety?