Fornells is an attractive fishing village on the north of the island at the mouth of a spectacular bay. It is ideal for windsurfing and water sports. 4km away is the exclusive resort of Playa de Fornells and close by is a superb beach by the name of Cala Tirant.

Cala Galdana is one of the most popular spots in Menorca, set in a horseshoe bay. Santo Tomas is a small resort with a long stretch of golden sands ideal for families and couples looking for quiet, quality accommodation.

Son Bou has one of the longest sandy beaches on the island, backing on to open countryside, which at present has not been spoilt by development. There are shops, bars, restaurants and a discotheque.

Binebeca and Binisafua on the southwest coast are Menorca's first holiday resorts, pretty, mainly residential areas of privately owned villas with numerous sandy bays to enjoy.

Minorca, for almost 100 years was under British rule. It was ceded to Spain in 1802. There is still a strong British influence on the island.

In general the nightlife on the island is pretty much low-key with few discos and clubs. Warm evenings are more often spent in the street cafes and bars. The local menu is predominantly seafood or cheese based especially in Fornells where lobster is of the highest quality. Mahon is where mayonnaise originated.

Minorca has the greatest concentration of discovered pre-historic and bronze-age settlements in the world and at only 30 miles by 12 miles it has been a favoured site for many nations including Romans, Arabs, Turks and Greeks. The Romans gave the island its present name which means 'little one' in contrast to Majorca which means 'large one'. The island is covered with evidence of settlements and the burial grounds dating from 1500BC are well worth a visit. There are about 45 burial grounds, some of which are accessible.