The lesser-spotted Balearic, Menorca offers a wonderfully Spanish experience, with a magical coastline, fantastic villages & cities, superb event activities and exquisite dining.
With neighbours such as Mallorca and Ibiza, it is little wonder that Menorca slips under the radar. Less familiar it is, but the Spanish flock to this island paradise for good reason.
Menorca has a jaw-dropping coastline, a rugged, authentic interior, and in Ciutadella, event planners will discover an absolute gem with a historic old town, marina, and city beaches.
Menorcan meeting & incentive events can incorporate fantastic activities both on the water, the coast, and the interior of the island, whilst cultural experiences are numerous.
Dining on Menorca is magical - groups can experience unique authentic Menorcan dishes in remarkable dinner venues, on the water or inland.
MENORCA EVENT - OVERVIEW
Facts & figures
- Population: 96 000
- June ave. temp. 22°C
- September ave. temp. 23°C
Airport transfers
- Ciutadella | 29 miles
- Mahón | 4 miles
Culture
- Cathedral
- Wine tours
- Tapas tours
Action
- Water sports
- Horse riding
- Sailing
- Air sports
MENORCA ISLAND
Menorca measures some 30 miles from east to west coast, from Mahón the present day capital to Ciutadella, the historic capital. Despite its diminutive size compared to its neighbours Ibiza and Mallorca, Menorca is reputed to have more beach coastline than the other 2 combined.
Menorca is an absolute natural paradise with coastal forests, stunning bays, emerald waters, and a wonderful, authentic interior. Event attendees will be struck by the magic and authenticity of the island.
In the east of Menorca is the capital of Mahón, with great access to the island’s airport and an attractive waterfront. Despite its status as capital of Menorca, Ciutadella on the opposing west coast is bigger, whilst being spectacular on the eye and wonderfully Spanish.
The interior of Menorca is traditional with farms and ranches clinging to the undulating terrain – here the historic traditions of Menorca continue to this day.
CIUTADELLA
Ciutadella offers a superb base for a meeting or incentive event. It is wonderfully atmospheric, from the historic architecture to the labyrinth of streets, frequented by predominantly Spanish visitors. There is an Old Town quarter, a waterfront with marina, bars and restaurants and a stunning coast with fortifications with views of Mallorca.
Just 30 miles from the airport, Ciutadella is compact, has fantastic group dining venues and is the base for many exciting activities.
The west coast of Menorca hosts a number of holiday resorts with large hotels for event attendees. Just to the south of Ciutadella are a several beach resort hotels which offer spacious settings, great access to magical beaches and are just a short distance to the entertainment of Ciutadella.
Ciutadella is also the embarkation point for the ferry to the east coast of Mallorca, offering the chance of a multi-island event programme.
MENORCA EVENT ACTIVITIES
Water sports
Explore the stunning beaches of Menorca with a kayak or SUP.
Horse riding
Explore the coast or interior on a Menorcan horse.
Coasteering
Climb, swim and leap off the rugged Menorcan coasline.
MENORCA DINING
Whether meeting or incentive focussed, dining plays a central role in any event. Menorca is a popular island destination for the Spanish and their culinary preferences ensure that Menorca has retained a wonderfully Spanish menu across many of its restaurants.
Expect seafood, paellas, tapas, and a bit of fusion cuisine on the Menorcan menus.
Menorca offers not only delightful Spanish tastes, but has a range of diverse and spectacular dining venues, ideally suited to group events. Dine amongst the bustling streets of Ciutadella or at the marina waterfront with yachts bobbing in the background.
Feast on traditional Menorcan dishes or try the famous fish soup in the stunning setting of Fornells.
MENORCA NIGHTLIFE
Neither an Ibiza nor a Mallorca, Menorca has escaped the onset of party resorts. Instead, nightlife in Menorca is more about wonderful settings, with fine wines and long drinks at sunset. Events can be hosted on terraces overlooking magical coves, or on beach bars, lapped by crystal clear waters.
Ciutadella would again be the pick of event destinations for nightlife in Menorca. It has a fantastic Spanish atmosphere, with bars in the Old Town and on the marina waterfront, whilst retaining a refined, Spanish feel - the city hums with life in the evenings.
MENORCA MEETINGS & SEMINARS
Menorca is a great alternative to the other Balearic Islands for meeting & seminar events. There are a range of fantastic meeting venues both on the water, and in Ciutadella & Mahón.
Served by an international airport, the island is just 30 miles long, making easy work of the event logistics.
As well as the magical settings for meetings and seminars, event programmes can take advantage of the superb event activities on Menorca, whether sailing the crystal waters or horse riding the interior.
When the action subsides, the Menorcan dining takes centre-stage.
MENORCA - THE UNMISSABLE
An absolute gem and reviously the capital of Menorca, Ciutadella is a smorgasbord of Spanish experiences, with everything a short distance on foot.
Stay to the south of the city and include Ciutadella dining and activities in the event programme.
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