If you’re planning a holiday to Menorca, Son Bou should be high on your list of resorts to consider. Not only is it completely self-contained, with enough to keep you, and the entire family, entertained for the duration of your stay; but, if you’re more of the adventurous type and want to explore Menorca, Son Bou is perfectly placed for day-tripping as well.

So, if you can manage to drag yourself away from Son Bou’s stunning beach and your idyllic villa accommodation; hire a car or scooter, or jump on a bus and get out and experience Menorca – and you can still be home in time for dinner!

Ferreries

Getting around Menorca is relatively easy and finding the inland town of Ferreries is no problem. It is located on the main road which runs from Mahon to Ciutadella and is well worth a stop off. Surrounded by farmland, the town is well known for its fresh produce and cheese. If you plan your visit on a Tuesday or Friday you can experience a genuine Spanish market with locals attending from all over Menorca. Son Bou is not too far away so you can pop to the markets for some local delicacies and then be back for a picnic on the beach.

Es Mercadel

If you’re looking to live the high life while in Menorca, Son Bou will give you easy access to Es Mercadel, the highest point of the island. Situated almost smack bang in the centre of Menorca, the town is also the unofficial ‘spiritual’ centre. A community of Franciscan nuns still tends to the sanctuary which was built in the late 16th century. At the summit of the village around the church are several memorials; one to the Menorcan soldiers who perished in the Moroccan war in 1925, as well as others dedicated to various departed Menorcan emigrants. The main draw card to the town is certainly the spectacular views but it is also well known for its unusual restaurants and traditional sandal production.

Alaior

One of the larger towns on the island Alaior has plenty of attractions, having played a large part in the history of Menorca. Son Bou may have the beaches, but Alaior has the architecture and history, so for those interested in learning a little bit more about the background of the island, Alaior is a must-see. The delightful network of winding cobbled streets dates back to the 14th century and there are many beautiful gothic buildings and churches to explore. Alaior’s most famous product is its delicious cheese and it is known as the ‘cheese capital’ of Menorca. Son Bou is close enough that, if you want to experience the colourful fiesta of St Lawrence held every August in Alaior, you can drive up for the day and return to the serenity of your beach resort in the evening.

There are many other small towns and village to explore whilst on Menorca. Son Bou provides a perfect base from which you can enjoy the best of both worlds; combining a relaxing beach holiday with a little bit of gentle adventure.

Author Bio: Brenda Jaaback is the Managing Director of Bartle Holidays. They can provide you with a wide selection of villas in Menorca, Son Bou is ideal for your villa holidays. Bartle Holidays makes no warranty as to the accuracy of information contained in this article about

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