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Our Menorca villas with pools
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| DESTINATION INFORMATION |
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Second in size of the four Balearic Islands, Menorca remains comparatively undeveloped, though not by any means undiscovered. Like so many Mediterranean islands, it has been "discovered" at various times in its history by all the usual invaders, conquerors and colonisers. Amongst these, the British ruled the island for about 100 years in the 18th century,leaving their mark on the architecture of the two chief towns, Ciudadela and Mahon. Elsewhere, the dazzlingly white local architecture predominates, and there are many curious and often mysterious remains of prehistoric settlements to explore.
The island is covered in heathland and pinewoods, but it is along its extremely indented coastline that the most dramatic scenery is to be found – deep coves, tall cliffs, pine-fringed beaches, quiet creeks, fjord-like inlets. The harbours of the two main towns are filled with pleasure craft and a lively mix of cafes and restaurants - there are several other fishing villages serving their own interesting specialities, including crayfish soup - a gourmet's delight! Small but fascinating, Menorca is well worth exploring.
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