With more than 300 days of sun and miles of unspoilt beaches to explore, Menorca is a luxury holiday destination catering to all travellers wanting to lap up the sun in style. Found in the Balearics, this island is small yet mighty, and has become one of the most popular European holiday spots in recent years.
 

Expect your jaw to drop as soon as you reach the other side of departures as you relish in the panoramic views of tropical flora and fauna, archaeological sites just waiting to be excavated and the cerulean waters of the ocean. If you want to get back to nature, you’ve hit the jackpot here as the entire island has been classed as a UNESCO declared Biosphere Reserve since 1993.
 

The numerous five-star hotels in the area will have you truly mesmerised from check-in to check-out. Many boast private access to a beach accompanied by glorious vistas of the Mediterranean Sea. You can rest assured that relaxation will be swiftly achieved thanks to the world-class spas on offer and appetites will be fully sated thanks to the diverse dining destinations. A whirlwind of cuisine from around the world can be found here that's sure to please foodies and even the most selective of palates.
 

The same can be said in general for the fine dining establishments in Menorca. Everything from homely British and Italian cuisine to exotic fare from Japan and India can be found here so whatever you fancy to feast upon that evening, you’ll be able to find an option close by. Succulent steaks and a range of seafood are also on hand should you want to devour traditional flavours, accompanied by an extensive wine list boasting various local options to add even more authenticity to the proceedings.
 

The neighbouring vineyards are also yours to explore too. For a more active afternoon, watersports and hiking are also popular activities. The whole island is walkable, assisted by many paths just waiting to be trekked through. With an abundance of historic monuments and sights littering the skyline too, culture vultures will relish the magnificence of Menorca in no time.
 

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If you’re a lover of mayonnaise, you may be intrigued to know that the popular condiment was first created in the capital of Mahón. Made up of olive oil, eggs and garlic, you won’t taste any better version this side of Europe.