Cova d'en Xoroi

  • Cova d'en Xoroi

Minorca, declared a Biosphere Reserve by the UNESCO because of its environmental diversity and landscapes, offers a wide range of alternatives to the visitor.

There is a wide offer of sporting activities, such us windsurfing, scuba diving, horse-riding, cycling, tennis, golf and even cricket.

The cultural opportunities are numerous and varied. Special attention should be paid to the prehistoric settlements and monuments, spread out throughout the insular territory.

There are numerous museums: Museu de la Natura in Ferreries, Museo Municipal des Bastió de Sa Font in Ciutadella, Museo de Menorca and Museo Hernández-Sanz in Maó, Museo Militar and Fort Marlborough in Es Castell, among others.

The main cultural events of the year are the international opera week in Maó, the summer music festival and the Capella Davídica concerts in Ciutadella, as well as the international organ festivals in Santa Maria, Maó, and in the cathedral in Ciutadella. Jazz concerts are also enjoying a boom and nowadays, they are part of the musical offerings of the island.

El buscador de Menorca: web directory with maps, diary of exhibitions, forum, postcards, hotels, apartments, bars & restaurants.

Instituto Balear de turismo: very useful site with complete information about the Balearic Islands: leisure, health, culture, business, shopping, cuisine, nature, etc.

Web oficial de Menorca: Menorca official site

Menorca travel guide complete information about the island and Arenall d'en Castell specially directed to UK visitors.