What are some fun facts about Menorca?
What are some fun facts about Menorca? Menorca is the first place in Spain to see the sunrise each day. It has 2,700 hours of sunshine every year. Menorca was recognized as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve in 1993. It has more beaches than Mallorca and Ibiza combined, with a 220km coastline.
Who owns Menorca?
Menorca or Minorca (from Latin: Insula Minor, lit. 'smaller island', later Minorica) is one of the Balearic Islands located in the Mediterranean Sea belonging to Spain.
Is there an old town in Menorca?
Ciutadella. The former capital of Menorca, Ciutadella, is another city with a beautiful old town.
Can you walk around Menorca?
Camí de Cavalls is a historic hiking trail along the entire coast of Menorca. 185 kilometres divided into 20 stretches let you discover the landscapes and natural spaces that have earned the island Biosphere Reserve status.
What is the national drink of Menorca?
The Menorcans enjoyed this new spirit and the gin turned into the national drink over the years.