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A Holiday In Menorca Menorca is the second largest of the Balearic Islands that lie in the Mediterranean Sea off the south east coast of mainland Spain. The island is only nine miles in width & approximately thirty-two miles in length, it boasts numerous spectacular beaches with glorious soft sand stretching for miles. Son Bou is one of Menorca’s longest beaches & has the stunning contrast of backing onto open countryside. There are a few small shops, a restaurant & a couple of bars but the beauty is that this region has not been over commercialised. Mahon is the island’s capital & it is one of the largest natural harbours throughout the world. The harbour is soaked in atmosphere with plenty to see during the day with numerous restaurants along the waterfront; at night the harbour springs to life with various bars & clubs to choose from. If you like history then pay a visit to the town’s square & see the church of Santa Maria it was rebuilt during the years 1748 & 1772, it houses a fascinating organ with over 3,000 pipes. Visitors can meander along the narrow pedestrianised streets discovering the little shops as they go. Punta Prima nestles in the southeast corner of Menorca & has one of the most stunning beaches of pure white sand & beautiful aqua marine shimmering sea. The resort is a popular holiday destination as there are bars, shops, restaurants & even two supermarkets. The village of Es Mercadel is positioned right in the centre of the island of Menorca & situated just outside the village is the highest point on the island. Mount Toro is well worth a visit for the breathtaking panoramic views of Menorca, it is the spirtual centre for the island with a sanctuary built during the late 16th century. There are Franciscan nuns who tend to the sanctuary; visitors will discover a very impressive statue of ‘Jesus of the Sacred Heart’. The statue is dedicated to the Menorcan’s who lost their lives during the Moroccan war of 1925. Cala n Bosc is located in the southwest section of the island & is a fairly large resort that is centred around its busy marina. There are numerous restaurants, shops & bars. For the younger visitors there is the Aqua Rock Water Pool, with four big water slides that include the Kamikaze & the Black Hole. The park has one very large pool consisting of areas to walk in & to jump in if preferred! There is a small pool with water slides that are suitable enough for even the really small children to try. Cala n Bosc is also home to some wonderful beaches offering scuba diving & various other water sports; many of the beaches have delightful bars so visitors can enjoy a refreshingly cool drink. If you enjoy sailing then the island of Menorca is perfect for you as it is affected by a wind called the ‘tramuntana,’ this wind blows very frequently on the island. The wind actually adds a beautiful atmosphere to Menorca it blows for approximately thirty days throughout the year & lasts, on average, eighteen hours. Menorca is a beautiful island to visit & it boasts such a diverse landscape with its glorious beaches, natural pine trees & quaint villages & towns.
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