The beaches in the South of Menorca, migjorn, of white sand, are mostly
surrounded by pine woods with rich vegetation. The northern coast, la
tramuntana, is steeper, with rocks, of great beauty.
Let us start our tour at the capital, Mahón. The first station will be
Villacarlos , a charming village of 4.500 inhabitants. The architecture is
evidently of British influence. Here you find exceptional bays, as Cala
Llonga and Cala de Sant Esteve, and, at 8 kilometers, the natural park
Albufera des Grau with its lake. 150 different species of birds are
registered here. Another sight is the small island Es Colom, located at
just 200 meters from the beach. Cala Galdana
In southern direction we arrive to Sant Lluis. This small village was
founded by French, who where then reigning over Menorca for a short period
of time, during 18th century. Here you will find splendid beaches as well:
Cala Alcaufar, with its high quality urbanisation, Cala d'es Rafalet , and
Punta Prima, of fine white sand.
Torret, with its simple white houses, represents the typical architecture
of this island. Close to San Clemente there is Calas Covas with its
original "hippies"-colony: people are living in caves, transistor radios
being their only contact with the rest of the world.
Alaior is a small industrial town with reputated shoe production. Its
historical center with narrow lanes, white-washed walls and manorial
houses of 17th and 18th century certainly is worth a visit. In the
surroundings there are highly interesting prehistorical remains: the taula
and talayot of Torralba, and the settlement of Torre d'en Gaumés. Of
somewhat more recent date is the Paleo-Christian Basilica de Son Bou .
Mercadal, located at the foot of the island's highest mountain, Monte Toro
(357 m), from which you may enjoy an exceptional panorama, has an
interesting Ionic-Byzanthinian church with wonderful wall-paintings. In
its surroundings you may visit again some prehistorical findings, and of
course great beaches: Triant, Pregonda, Son Saura, Na Macaret and Puerto
de Adaya.
At a few kilometers towards East there is the colorful and lively village
Ferreries.
Following the road some 10 kilometers in northern direction, we arrive to
the splendid beach of Arenal d'en Castell, the romantic fishing port
Fornells, and the cave Cueva Na Pulida with its stalagmites and
stalagtites.
Of great touristical interest is Santo Tomás, with paradisiac beaches such
as Santa Galdana.
Ciutadella is located at the island's eastern extreme. Again, there are
wonderful bays around: Cala en Blanes, Cala en Forcat , Cala en Brut, Cala
Santandria and Cala Blanca .
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The beaches in the South of Menorca, migjorn, of white sand, are mostly
surrounded by pine woods with rich vegetation. The northern coast, la
tramuntana, is steeper, with rocks, of great beauty. 
Alaior is a small industrial town with reputated shoe production. Its
historical center with narrow lanes, white-washed walls and manorial
houses of 17th and 18th century certainly is worth a visit. In the
surroundings there are highly interesting prehistorical remains: the taula
and talayot of Torralba, and the settlement of Torre d'en Gaumés. Of
somewhat more recent date is the Paleo-Christian Basilica de Son Bou .
