Visit the old town and the port of Ciutadella

The island's old capital, Ciutadella, is one of those essential places to visit on Menorca, no matter what. Its old town, brimming with charm and tradition, seems to have been transported straight from the past and its port is full of small boats that turn it into a postcard picture, especially at night when all their lights are reflected in the sea.

As you take a stroll through the alleys in Ciutadella’s historic centre, make sure you visit the City Hall building, on the emblematic square Plaza Es Born. Here you can also see the great obelisk – one of the classic meeting points in this city.

A tour of Menorca's most beautiful coves

If you like sand and sea, one of the most interesting things Menorca offers you is taking a tour of the most beautiful coves on the island. It's too difficult to choose just one of them, as there are so many spectacular beaches and coves everywhere... So, our recommendation is that you rent a car and drive along the north and the south coast, stopping at some of the locations listed below.

The north coast is where you’ll find several of Menorca's untouched coves. Among the most well-known ones are Cala Presili, Cala Pregonda and Cala Cavalleria. On the south coast, you have Son Saura and Cala Turqueta. In the south-west – and very near our hotel Zafiro Menorca – you can enjoy Cala n'Bosch, Cala Macarella, Cala Macarelleta and Cala Galdana.

Eat lobster stew

Lobster stew is, along with Mahon cheese, the most typical food on Menorca. There are plenty of places where you can sample this tasty lobster stew, of course, but Fornells is an island village where several of the most famous restaurants specialising in this dish are located, showcasing Menorca's traditional cuisine. One of those well-known places is Es Pla, right in front of the small port in Fornells. The restaurant also has a terrace on the seafront.

In Ciutadella you can also enjoy this typical, delicious Menorcan dish, as well as other tasty fish and seafood offers next to the port, at the Café Balear. This is a restaurant that has been around for more than 30 years, and it’s still a point of reference when it comes to eating Mediterranean food and above all: fresh fish.