Menorca

Located in the Mediterranean Sea to the east of the island of Majorca, which is separated by one narrow stretch of sea called Canal de Menorca, the easternmost island group of the Balearic and the second extension of the territory. Predominantly flat surface of the island of Menorca has an area of approximately 700 square kilometers with 215 kilometers of coastline incised by deep inlets. Its length is about 53 kilometers while the maximum width of 19 kilometers. Due to its geographical features of the island of Minorca can be divided into three distinct areas: Tramuntana to the north, center and finally Mitjana Migjorn the south. The north is rugged and mountainous area, the rugged coastline and little vegetation, with numerous islands and beaches of reddish sand. The creeks in the northern part island, are often difficult to reach by car and no bathing facilities, but compensation offer tourists performances of singular beauty and unspoiled paradise of nature. Mitjana The area is characterized by vast plains and valleys, culminating with a beach of golden sand. The area of Migjorn is the larger part of Menorca, and covers about two-thirds of the island. Comprising a highland that culminates with limestone cliffs on the edge of which are beautiful coves with golden sand and crystal clear sea, surrounded by lush vegetation. The highest elevation of the island is Mount Toro with an altitude of 357 meters, where you can admire a splendid panorama of the north-west. The coast of Sant Lluís, in the far eastern island of Minorca is the first point of Spain where the sun rises. Es Castell is the urban center located to the east of Spain. The city of Mahon, the capital, has the second natural harbor in the world by extension with a length of about 5 kilometers. Particularly characteristic are the stone walls used to divide demarcate the area and lots of land called "Tanques" which added all together reach a total length of about 15,000 kilometers.

Because of its geographical the climate is typically Mediterranean island of menorca, with annual average temperatures ranging from 16 to 17 degrees centigrade. During the summer, average temperatures hovering around the 24 °, ventilated by the fresh wind North called Tramuntana, while in winter the average temperature drops to around 11 °. The annual rainfall varies from 450 mm in the south-east and 650 mm in the regions of the interior and north of the island. The rain, very low in summer, is concentrated mainly in the autumn.

Cala Pregonda is a beach of Menorca located in the north coast, offers a sea of glass, coupled with coarse sand and golden. Is regarded as a wonderful corner of nature still untouched, in fact necessary to reach the beach walking along some rocky trails. Among the most frequently mentioned beaches Cala Galdana the characteristic shape of a crescent, surrounded by green pine and fitted sand and beautiful clear sea. Easily accessible by car, is also well served by Hotels, shops and supermarkets. In the southern part of the island is the beach of Son Bou Minorca's most beautiful stretches for about three kilometers and is ten miles from Maó. E 'can reach the beach by car, bus and boat to admire its wonderful sea, crystal clear water and white sand. Cala Mitjana is instead a beautiful creek of the island of menorca, which bears a sandy beach and is located about seven kilometers from the urban center of Ferreries and twenty-three from Ciutadella. It 'can get along signs to the urbanization of the Tasting Galdana, continuing on the left once they arrive at the roundabout that is near the village. .

Among the most recommended excursions to visit the island Menorca remember: Visit of the western part of the island and the port of Fornells, The trip by jeep to explore the interior of the territory, campaigns Menorcan, archaeological sites, with stops along the famous beaches deserted island, guided tour in the capital Mahon and finally the Tour in the Port of Mahon and the northern or southern coast of Menorca.

In Menorca the cuisine is mainly based on seasonal products. Among the typical local dishes remind briefly famous Caldereta de Langosta, a lobster bisque that, to enhance the flavor of the crustacean is prepared the day before. The Soops, soups made of meat mixed with vegetables. Dorada al horno, sea bream cooked in the oven. Maó de queso, cheese origin of which 90% of cow and sheep milk from small percentage of salty taste and the color white, or brown to yellow, which diffussione been historically attributed to Cardinal Richelieu. Esculpinyas, tasty mollusks typical of the island, au gratin baked in soup, or served raw. The Tumbet, like a ratatouille, consisting primarily of potatoes and eggplant, combined with a light tomato sauce. The Brut, rice cooked with some varieties of fish. Arroz de la Tierra, traditional and ancient dish made of ground wheat and semolina. The cuttlefish, prepared in different ways, in sauce or grilled. The Sobresada characteristic sausage made of pork. Among the liqueurs of Menorca Not to forget the Gin Xoriguer, produced by distilling grape flavored with juniper berries in an ancient. Famous also called digestive herbal Herbs. Island is the typical drink Pomada formed by Gin and lemonade. Among the desserts include: Traditional Esaimadas, consisting of pastry filled. The Amargos is rather sweet Menorca made of ground almonds and sugar. Finally cuscussó, name adopted by the Arab population of Menorca to indicate a sweet made from stale bread, raisins and almonds.