Location and access:

Mahón (Maó):

Maó became the administrative Capital of the island when the maritime and military influence on the Port of Maó became dominant. This grand harbour is the second largest natural harbour in the world, and a boat trip is highly recommended to appreciate its size.

Walking around Maó itself, it’s quite visible to view the buildings and churches left by previous dominations. These military occupations also left their mark in local government , laws and some industries too, one of the liquid pleasures left from the British occupation was the gin factory “Gin Xoriguer” located on the port side and open for tasting´s.

Ciutadella:

The palatial old capital located on the west coast, easily more elegant than Maó. Within its cobbled streets ad wide avenues are romantic private gardens and palaces that hint of a grand past. Ciutadella with its superb Cathedral is the home of the islands Bishop, and remains therefore the religious centre of the island.

Alaior:

This industrial town is dominated by the production of cheese, pastries, cakes and leather shoes. Most of these factories have shops open to the public. The town also boasts a university faculty which is part of the University of the Balearic Islands.

Es Mercadal:

The enchanted town of Es Mercadal, nestled under the shadow of “Monte Toro”. This small town is incredible for its abundance of delicious cake shops and local restaurants, one of these being based in the town’s old windmill. Es Mercadal also has the successful Artisan centre which is based in the old military barracks and the town also boasts a rather modern conference centre. To the north of Es Mercadal is the famous northern fishing village of Fornells.

Ferreríes:

Lovers of shoes, then this is the town for you, as it’s the headquarters for the internationally recognised shoes designers and makers, Jaime and Úrsula Mascaró (shoemaker for the famous). Patricia cheese and dairy products and the Patricia Sculpture Park is here too, along with the islands furniture industries and equestrian centres.

Es Castell:

The old British garrison town of “George Town”. A functional town with two romantic harbours, one is called “Cales Fonts” which is free from traffic and is excellent for strolls or to dine in the water side restaurants. The other harbour is the smaller “Cala Corb”, here one can listen to live music most evenings it the bar “Es Cau”. Within this country you have the picturesque sea hamlet of San Esteban, where the military museums of Fort Marlborogh and San Felipe are located.

Sant Lluís:

The French influenced this pretty white washed town. The main street is recognisable by the towns windmill, a long this street there are family run shops and "tapa" bars. The country of Sant Lluís includes the beach resorts of Punta Prima, Binibeca, Binisafua, S´Algar and the islands cricket club!

Es Migjorn Gran:

Perhaps this village town is the only one that preserves the sensation of old Menorca. It is a pretty whitewashed and meticulously maintained village laying within a rural landscape. Es Migjorn is the home for many artists, who like many, enjoy the tranquillity and the harmony of their surroundings and for the visitor the village provokes a marvellous chill out factor.