Menorca City Card

Eating

Menorcan food is simple and traditional in style. The capital Maó, is the home of mayonnaise – a town which in the past has taken culinary influence from the French. It now offers a good range of cheap and luxurious Menorcan and international restaurants.
Budget: Café Baixamar, Maó Harbour. The perfect place to drink a ‘cortado’ and eat a ‘bocadillo’ in a fantastic atmosphere.
- El Bribon, Ciutadella Harbour. This seafood restaurant offers a varied menu of the day and an excellent a la carte choice ranging from cheap fish dishes to pizza and pasta.
Mid-Range: Andaira, C/Des Forn, Maó. A popular choice to sample inventive new wave Catalan cuisine.
- La Salamander, Cala En Porter. Extremely popular restaurant with both locals and tourists alike offering an extensive menu. With its beach-side location it can attract huge crowds in the summer!
Luxury: Es Moix, Av.Comercial, Cala Blanca. Catalonian ‘haute cuisine’ – serving probably the most creative food on the island.

Drinking

Cova d’en Xoroi – Cave Club, Cala En Porter. Located on the south coast of the island this cave turns into a nightclub from 11pm in the evening at the weekend. It’s probably one of Europe’s most extraordinary nightlife spots, set in an ancient cave above the sea with fantastic terrace views. Definatley worth a visit whilst in Menorca. Book your cheap flights to Spain with Jet2.com to sample the Menorcan nightlife.

Things To See And Places To Visit

Maó (Mahon). The capital of Menorca comprises of a pleasant old town with narrow streets containing, cafés, boutiques, restaurants, shops, squares and the twice weekly market. Mahon’s major attraction is its huge natural harbour, the second biggest in the world – lined with cafés and restaurants. The scenery is beautiful with many peaceful ‘calas’ to explore.

Beyond The City

Menorca boasts over 100 fabulous beaches, most of which are easily accessible by the island bus service. For those looking for adventure there are several "secret" beaches tucked away, which are a pleasure to seek out. Child friendly and famed for its white sand and clear waters, Cala Galdana on the South-West coast is a good place to start. A beautiful bay surrounded by Pine trees, this beach offers a great selection of water sports and restaurants ideal for a family. Son Bou is the longest beach on the island, its golden sands stretch over 2 miles.

For spectacular views head to Punta Prima in the South, surrounded by some rocky areas, this beach is situated in a growing resort with an abundance of amenities. Cala en Bosch, a popular destination on the South-West coast has a variety of restaurants and shops and is located around a picturesque marina, a great place for families and couples alike!

Cuitadella, on the West of the island is a historic town with great character. A good place to people watch and soak up some Menorcan culture!

For sightseeing make time to climb Mount Toro, at 358m and the island's highest point it provides fabulous panoramic views and on a clear day you will see neighbouring Majorca.

Cost Of Living

33cl bottle of beer - €1
One-litre bottle of mineral water - €0.90
36-exposure colour film - €7.50
City-centre bus ticket - €1.50
Three-course meal with wine/beer - €12

Key Phrases

Please, thank you – Por favor, gracias
How much? – ¿Cuanto es?
Good morning/afternoon/night – Buenos dias/buenas tardes/buenas noches.
Excuse me – Perdon
How are you? – ¿Como esta?
I don’t understand – No entiendo
Do you speak English? – ¿Habla usted ingles?
I don’t speak Spanish – No hablo espanol.
I would like… - Quisiera…
Is there a bank/post office near here? – ¿Hay un banco/correos cerca de aqui?
Do you have…? – ¿Tiene…?
The time – la hora
A double room – una habitacion con cama matrimonial.
Where is…? – ¿Donde esta…?
The train station – la estacion de ferrocarril
The bus station – la estacion de autobuses

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