A Guide To Menorca

A Guide To Menorca

Wonderfully unspoilt with ancient farmland and verdant hillsides, virgin beaches and pretty towns, Menorca is the hidden jewel of the Balearic Islands. A rich archeological heritage and fierce traditions combine with a slow, calm pace of life that bewitch those that visit — especially in the off season. Here, Kate Lough shares her guide to the magical island.

April 12, 2025

Guides

Where to Stay

Son Vell

The first hotel opening from the family-owned Vestige group, Son Vell signals a new chapter for the island. A lovingly restored 18th century Italianate manor near Ciutadella on the south coast, the hotel is built from a burnt toffee stone that glows in the early evening light. An old avenue leads down to Cala Son Vells, where you can swim alone in the early morning, and meets

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