Things to do in Menorca

Turn the volume way down at Cugó Gran Menorca, a sprawling 12-room countryside villa featuring a private vineyard, vegetable and spice gardens and Asian-inspired infinity pool area. Rooms are bathed in neutral tones and taupe accents and adorned with matte wood furnishings. As an added spoil, all feature quality bedding, fresh cut flowers and deluxe toiletries from The White Company. In the kitchen, the Mediterranean meals are prepared with produce, protein and other harvested ingredients from the private grounds and served anywhere on the 250-acre estate. For a wander about, grab a handy GPS tablet, free of charge during your stay, and venture past horse farms and pastoral lands to prehistoric ruins with the indigenous foliage surrounding you in every direction.

Back in the city, Hotel Hevresac suits the independent traveller who likes his coffee with a side of a character. More guesthouse than hotel, this 8-room stay accommodates by way of convivial public spaces made warmer with plush sofas, retro lamps, pottery, curated art pieces, piles of books and, occasionally, conversation piece oddities. Once the grand home of an 18thcentury maritime merchant, the tilework and wall stencil designs combine harmoniously with the modish minimalism of the distressed walls, intricate stencil designs and raw-wood detailing of the bedrooms. Breakfast is a family affair of regional baked goods, cheese and spreads served in the cave-like cellar that doubles as a self-serve guest kitchen.

Menorca’s second city, Ciudadella, is a stunner; an old world beauty virtually unchanged since the mid-1700s. Her delights are plentiful; cobble-stone streets lined with artisan shops and open-air cafes, arched passageways leading to a storied port, a pedestrian centre filled with majestic squares and quaint crayon-coloured houses. Day or night, this little town inspires romance—with your fella or with nature herself.

When wondering what to do in Menorca once the sightseeing is done, try exploring the insta-perfect trails of the famed Cami de Cavalls. From rustic pathways covered with pines, to sleepy white-washed towns dotted with free-roaming livestock to transparent teal waters peeking out from hidden coves, it’s hard to believe it’s been this pristine since medieval times. It features twenty well-marked paths to discover, each with its own natural splendour, distinct landscapes and varying degrees of difficulty. If you only have time for one route, go for Cala en Turqueta to Cala Galdana and visit the most jaw-dropping beaches on the island.

A pleasant walk down from the historic capital city, the Mahón Port takes visitors on a nostalgic promenade through yesteryear; ancient edifices with chiselled corners and sea-worn faces stand proud alongside bars, restaurant terraces and rows of moored boats. Across the way, the second largest natural harbour delivers views of traditional terracotta-tiled houses with verdant surrounds. For the best views of land and sea, make your way down the long stone steps overlooking a manicured mini-park.

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