Meaning of Menorca
The word Menorca literally means “smallest island”. It has that meaning, as it is next to Mallorca, which in contrast is much bigger. Menorca comes from the original words of Isula Minor.
The mayonnaise is from Menorca
It is said that the world famous Mayonnaise comes from the island of Menorca. It originates from the city of Mahón, and if you think about it, it makes sense. Mahonnaise and mayonnaise are not that far apart in terms of wording.
Menorca has more beaches than Ibiza and Mallorca combined
Menorca has a beautiful coastline, with more than 180 km of incredible beaches on its shores. That is why it is very popular and typical to rent a boat in Menorca, as this way you can sail along the coast and access beaches which are inaccessible by land.
The Island of Menorca is a Biosphere Reserve
Even though it is a very small island, Menorca has an impressive diversity of flora and fauna. For this reason, Menorca was awarded the status of Biosphere Reserve by UNSESCO in 1993. If you are interested in this subject, you can visit the Menorca National Park.
You can go all along the coastline of Menorca.
The famous Camí de Cavalls is a small path that runs along the entire coastline of Menorca. This trail can be chosen to be done only in sections and as a day trip.
Mahon has the second largest natural harbour
Mahon is located and built on a very special site, which is located in a huge bay that juts out into the island. This bay is what is known as the port of Mahón. What makes it even more special is that it has become the second largest natural harbour in the world.
It is sparsely populated
Menorca is the perfect place to get away from it all, as most of Menorca is unpopulated. The almost 100,000 inhabitants of Menorca are mainly located between Ciutadella and Mahón.
Gin is very popular in Menorca
As Menorca was once under British rule, the British brought Geneva with them. Today, although the island is no longer dominated by the British, one thing remains, the love of a good gin. If you visit Menorca, be sure to order a famous gin-based drink called Pomada.
Ciutadella is closer to Mallorca than Mahón
The distance between the two islands is very small. Ciutadella, which is located on the north side of Menorca, is closer to the coast of Mallorca than to Mahon, the capital of Menorca.
The sun shines for the first time in Menorca
The first sunrise in Spain is seen in Menorca, the island where the earliest sunrise can be observed. Due to its location on the sea, the sun rises much earlier in Menorca than in the rest of Spain.
There are many festivals
Menorca is known for its festivities. We all know that in Spain people like to have fun, but the island of Menorca is another level. Every month they have a local celebration, which involves a big party and a day off.
The island is a paradise for hikers.
Menorca is an island full of military history, just by walking around the island you will realise that there are many abandoned fortresses and bastions all over the island. It has been the constant fighting and battles and the various conquerors who have inhabited the island that have fortified the island over the years.
Speaking of the aforementioned, the footpath that runs along the entire coastline should be an attraction in itself as you can walk around the whole island with beautiful views and very accessible to several famous coves. You can really immerse yourself in an active holiday when you visit Menorca.
You can see the whole island from above.
If you visit the highest place in Menorca, you will be able to see the whole island. You can look around and the horizon will end at the sea. To find the highest point on the island, you must climb up Mount Toro.
There are 30 species of butterflies in Menorca
As we have already mentioned, the island has an extremely rich fauna. This also includes insects. One of the highlights is the diversity of butterfly species. You can find a total of 30 different types of butterflies in Menorca.
You can find a cave bar in Menorca
There is a bar called Cova d’en Xoroi, which was built into the rock wall of the Menorcan coastline. It has stunning sea views and a unique atmosphere.
Menorca gets a lot of sun
Every year, Menorca has more than 2,700 hours of sunshine. This makes the island one of the best destinations for sun worshippers. You are almost certain to find amazing weather during your stay in Menorca.