Menorca Island
During your holidays in Menorca, you can choose to relax on pristine, unspoilt beaches,
lulled by the sea breeze. You’re able to disconnect from a stressful city life
and regain your energies after a long, cold winter – or you can explore the cultural,
historical and culinary delights of the island.
Cala en Porter
Our villas are situated in a cliff-top tourist resort, Cala’n Porter, on the south coast of the island and only a 10 minute drive from the airport. The town has everything within walking distance, with a variety of bars, restaurants, supermarkets and souvenir shops. The wonderful beach with crystal clear waters can be accessed via road or steps and offers two beach bars serving local tapas and beverages.
The beach
Rated as one of, if not the best resort beaches on Menorca, especially for smaller children due it’s perfect sands, incredibly gently sloping shallows, falling into crystal clear turquoise waters.
Beach volleyball
Since local club CV Ciutadella was promoted to Superliga in 2006, the volleyball (including beach volleyball) became very popular on the island. The beach in Cala en Porter has volleyball court and is perfect place to practice this amazing sport.
Watersports
Kayaks and SUP boards can be rented by the beach and the bay is perfect place for watersports.
Snorkeling
Diving into the water with goggles and a snorkel will open up a world to explore that will surprise you. You can enjoy snorkeling in Cala en Porter, or in Cales Coves, 20 min. walk from Villa Isabel.
Hiking
There are many opportunities for hiking around Cala en Porter, including the famous Cami de Cavalls.
Yoga
Whether you’re a beginner or advanced yogi, the incredible natural beauty of Menorca provides the perfect backdrop for practicing yoga and meditation.
Night life
Menorca definitely is not a place of vivid night life but luckily there are places in Cala en Porter, where you can have a drink, sing karaoke (bar Aloha) or after enjoying the beautiful sunset you can spend the whole night dancing in the most famous club on the island: Cova d’en Xoroi.
The Island
Looking for more? Rent a car and start exploring the island which has it all – from the historic streets of Ciutadella to the turquoise waters of Cala Mitjana, the islands green center of Es Grau Nature Reserve, to the exceptional and abundant seafood, Menorca is the perfect place to spend your summer holidays, without the feeling overwhelmed.
The beaches
200 km-long coastline boasts some of the finest beaches in the Mediterranean. Making it the ideal place to stay for sun seekers and beach bums. Silky sand and sapphire waters characterize the sheltered coves of the south coast, while the northern beaches are wild and windswept.
The towns
There are plenty of picturesque old towns and villages in the island, for example: Mahon, Ciutadella, Alaior, Es Marcadal, Fornells, Ferreries, Es Castell, Es Migjorn Gran
Menorcan cuisine
With plenty of fresh fish, a traditional lobster stew, an abundance of dairy farms producing delicious cheese plus a passion for sweet pastries, it’s not hard to find something tasty to eat in Menorca. From local cured sausages to more unusual soups and desserts, there are many traditional dishes you need to try when you’re visiting this Balearic isle.
The megalithic monuments
The island’s standing-stones are windows that look back to the culture of Menorca’s oldest knows inhabitants. Archeological remains scattered across the island that provide an excellent into Menorcan pre-history.
The water parks
If you are bored with all these amazing beaches or you or your children love water slides, you should try of one the water parks: Aquarock Waterpark in Cala’n Bosch, Splash Sur Menorca in Biniancolla, Los Delfines Aqua Center or Carema Splash Park.
The zoological park
That’s really surprising that such a small island has it’s own zoo! You can find there a wide range of native species from the island and exotic animals from all over the world.
