We flew on Air France business class (using points) to Barcelona and then used Iberia points for the short 50 minute flight from Barcelona to Menorca.

We rented a car from Alamo and stopped for groceries at the market just outside of the airport on the way to the villa in Son Parc. Nearby Arenal de Son Saura is a great spot for a sunset stroll.

Arenal de Son Saura

Cap de Favàritx lighthouse

Perched on the otherworldly northeastern coast of Menorca, Cap de Favàritx Lighthouse has watched over sailors since 1922, standing where the sea is at its most unforgiving.

Built on the island’s most treacherous stretch of coastline, you'll enjoy a late morning hike with a refreshing breeze while you explore the sweeping turquoise coves and vibrant botanical landscapes.

Ciutadella de Menorca is a historic, picturesque port city on the western tip of Menorca, Spain, renowned for its charming, narrow cobblestone streets, 17th-century, Italian-style architecture, and a lively, scenic harbour. As the island’s former capital, it offers a blend of culture, gastronomy, and nearby sandy beaches.

Explore the Placa des Born, the Gothic-style Cathedral of Menorca and numerous boutique shops. The bustling, romantic harbor is perfect for enjoying fresh seafood meal.

Southern Menorca sailboat tour

Step aboard and follow in the wake of centuries of Mediterranean sailors—along Menorca’s storied southern coast.

Take this sailboat tour and you'll venture into hidden-bays, cruising to 9 breathtaking beaches along a coastline of limestone cliffs shaped by wind and time.

You’ll swim along white-sand crescents and float over crystal-clear water, then snorkel to discover vibrant, diverse sea life in the calm, protected shallows. Many of these coves are nearly impossible to reach by land, making this a rare chance to experience Menorca the way the islands’ own seafarers did years ago.

You'll want to be sure to plan a beach day at Cala Cavalleria and Roja Beach. Tucked away in the north of Menorca this area feels like a secret you’ll want to keep.

Stretching over 500 meters and split into three natural coves, it’s one of the island’s most spacious stretches of sand. The backdrop is pure drama with rugged cliffs and open horizons. The clear water catches the light in the most surprising shades of aquamarine. You'll spot a handful of wartime bunkers left behind, giving the coastline a hauntingly beautiful vibe.

Sa Fonda Restaurant, Fornells

If there is a spiritual home for Menorcan gastronomy, it is the bay of Fornells. This traditional fishing village on the north coast, with its palm-lined promenade and harbor full of bobbing masts, is the undisputed capital of the island’s most famous delicacy: Caldereta de Langosta.

Seek out one of the legendary family-run establishments like Sa Fonda or Es Cranc and book a table overlooking the harbor.

The "Caldereta" (named after the clay pot it is cooked in) is made using Menorcan spiny lobsters caught fresh the same morning.

In Menorca, you never leave immediately after the meal. This is the time for sobremesa—the art of lingering at the table. Order a Gin amb Llimonada or a simple café solo (or try them both like we did) to cap off a perfect meal to remember.

Nestled at the very heart of the island, Es Mercadal is often described as the soul of Menorca.

Es Mercadal comes alive through its festes, which are deeply rooted in religious history and centered around the "Qualcada"—a parade of riders and purebred Menorcan horses.

The Arrels Food and Wine Festival is the crown jewel of Menorca’s culinary calendar. Held in late September, it transforms Es Mercadal into a vibrant showcase of the island’s "European Region of Gastronomy" status.

Es Mercadal offers an authentic window into the Menorcan way of life.

Es Mercadal, Menorca

Perched on the southeastern coast of the island, Binibequer Vell is a place where the line between a traditional fishing village and a living work of art begins to blur, it has become one of the most photographed locations in Menorca, prized for its stark white architecture and labyrinthine layout.

You’ll find hidden stairways, tiny plazas, and balconies draped in vibrant purple bougainvillea.

After wandering through the quiet, shaded alleys, the transition to the sun-soaked waterfront for lunch is the quintessential Menorcan afternoon. The restaurants here leverage the island's dual identity: rugged farmland and rich sea.