- Menorca or Mallorca - where are the best beaches?
- Hotel row on the islands
- sights
- Holidays
The Balearic Islands, which are the property of Spain, have long been recognized as a resort all over the world. Tourists going to these heavenly places often wonder who offers the best vacation - the island of Menorca or the island of Majorca, where the best beaches, hotels, restaurants and entertainment.
Interestingly, the name of the first island defines the relationship between the two territories. Menorca is the "junior" in relation to Mallorca, which is the largest island in the archipelago. The question is, which of them is the main one in terms of tourism, and who else will grow and grow?
Menorca or Mallorca - where are the best beaches?
By the number of beach areas, it is believed that Menorca is ahead, but many of them remain inaccessible to tourists, since they are hiding in the rocks, you can get close only from the sea. There are on this island and, conversely, accessible beaches, where most of the guests take sun and sea baths. The northern part of the island pleases with wide bays and long beach areas, the south - with sandy dunes, where nudists love to sunbathe.
Mallorca has more than 200 beaches, one in seven is under the UNESCO Blue Flag, which stands for cleanliness. There are cozy bays, hard-to-reach rocky areas, and wide strips of sandy beaches that gather most of the island's guests. The beaches have a developed infrastructure, many entertainment and attractions, sports games and cultural events.
Hotel row on the islands
Among the places of residence in Menorca, there is a division into two categories, the first - hotels 3-4 *, the second - apartments. There are no luxury multi-storey hotel complexes on this island; 3-4-storey hotels are the most widespread.
All accommodation options are presented in Mallorca - from luxurious 5 * hotels to cheap hostels, from luxurious villas to modestly priced apartments. The most expensive places of residence are located on the first line, the farther from the beach, the lower the price. An interesting option is accommodation in rural houses.
sights
Many monuments of architecture and culture of Menorca are located in its historical capital - the city of Ciudalela. Moreover, given that various conquerors appeared here over the centuries, today on the island you can find monuments of "all times and peoples": the Cathedral as an example of Catalan Gothic; palaces of the Italian Renaissance; buildings and structures in the Art Nouveau style. You can see masterpieces that date back to the Middle Ages, modern architecture reminds of the presence of colonizers from England.
Mallorca is an island rich in historical sights, natural and cultural monuments. The main architectural masterpieces are located in the capital - Palma de Mallorca. First of all, guests pay attention to the gothic beauty - the Cathedral, the pride of local residents, to which the great Gaudi also had a hand. La Longja is a building that was previously a trade exchange, and today is one of the city's visiting cards. The round castle Bellver is another place of pilgrimage for curious tourists, it attracts both with its shape and magnificent views from above. The most famous natural attractions are the Dragon Cave and Cape Formentor.
Holidays
The inhabitants of Menorca adore various holidays and festivals, to which guests are happy to join. The most popular are events involving horses and riders, which demonstrate the ritual exercises introduced into practice since the Middle Ages, riding techniques. Another holiday associated with horses takes place at the end of August, it is called the "Horse Fiesta", when amazed guests are presented with whole performances with the participation of clever animals.
In June, the people of Mallorca invite everyone to participate in the Sant Joan festival, which marks the start of the summer season. During festive events, it is customary to light bonfires and have fun. In July and August, you can visit the famous jazz festival. Each small town on the island has its own events and festival highlights.
Comparison of individual positions important for a foreign visitor showed that Majorca is still the leader in the dispute between the two representatives of the Balearic archipelago, so travelers can have a good rest here, who:
- plan to relax on the cleanest beaches;
- want to be able to choose housing;
- love historical and pilgrimage excursions;
- love jazz.
The island of Menorca has its merits, so it is waiting for tourists who:
- dream of getting to the most inaccessible beaches;
- love to live in apartments;
- they love walking through old towns and getting to know different architectural styles;
- ready to participate in the horse festival.
