Recharge the batteries
The world is a crazy busy place for many of us - work, family, social, media, the latest “must have” been rammed down our throats! Menorca is a place to get away from all of that, and recharge the batteries, properly! At least that’s what it’s done for us, and we wanted to share that.
The Balearic Islands, off the coast of Barcelona, Spain, are known for many things, mostly to do with summer beach holidays (Majorca, the biggest island), or PARTY TIME! (Ibiza, the craziest island), but surprisingly few people know much about Menorca, the second biggest island, the UNESCO Biosphere, the island which has tightly controlled its tourist development to keep its culture, beauty and character in tact.
Even fewer know the rich history of this island (Catalan in culture) and its strong links to Britain; its wonderful food (lots of beef, cheeses, and gin, thanks to that British Empire link in the glory days of the 18th Century, as well as stunning seafood of course).
There are many lovely places to stay on the island, but we have found the north, at Fornells, to be the most authentic, and beautiful. On the other side of the hill from Fornells harbours lies Fornells Playas, with a long-standing, traditional development of white-washed walled, terracotta-roofed apartments, the most northerly group of which sits right on the sea - Tamarindos. We have stayed there many times, in a lovely, rustic but spotlessly clean, 3 bedroom apartment.........ideal for 4 adults, or two adults and up to 4 children. We’ll post some pictures, and are happy to provide more details for anyone wishing to stay there.