Menorca

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Things to do in Menorca:

Menorca Restaurants

Cheap (25)

American Bar

An almost obligatory stopping-off point, pop into the American Bar for morning coffees and a filling breakfast or early evening beers. Free WiFi encourages you to linger. read more
Affordable (25)

Las Brasas

A good choice in this very touristy resort, flame-grilled meat keeps carnivores content, yet vegetarians are not neglected either. Friendly, efficient service. read more
Good quality (20)

El Puchero

This townhouse restaurant feels as though you're sitting in the owner's dining room. Popular for its steaks and mussels, the menu changes according to what's in season. An informal setting for fine... read more

Menorca Nightlife

Chilled (23)

Cova d'en Xoroi

Soak up an unforgettable sunset from one of Cova d'en Xoroi's many terraces. This nightclub, set in a series of natural caves, plays chill-out tunes as the sun goes down. read more
Live Music (19)

Elefant

On the waterfront, Elefant is a relaxed setting for jazz, new world and jam sessions. If playing music isn't your scene, munch on tapas while you listen instead. read more
Clubbing (21)

Terminal

One of many bars lining the port, a slightly older crowd heads to Terminal in search of space to dance to 1990s pop and rock. read more

This Month in Menorca (October):

By Georgina Bromwich

Shopping: For pastries that steer even the strongest-willed dieters off course, head to Forn Can Diego, a delightful, old-fashioned bakery (Pla�a d'Artrutx, Ciutadella. Tel. 971 380 985).

Sightseeing: The summer season hasn't ended yet, so why not enjoy a trip to the beach? With waters warmed after a long, hot summer, swimming in the sea is a must this month.

Key areas: Take in an atypical tourist stop off at the end of the month: the cemetery. With All Saints' Day just around the corner, islanders spruce up family graves and tombs bloom as they are smothered in sweet-smelling bouquets.

Day trips: Leave the bustle of Ciutadella's Old Town behind with a visit to the calm of El Roser. A church converted into an exhibition hall, it's interior is just as impressive as the works of art on show (Carrer del Roser, Ciutadella).

Menorca Trivia

October: Look out for Creaci�n 57, a triple-choc ice from the heyday of the island's ice-cream business, La Menorquina (founded in 1957). The company may not be Menorcan any more, but you can't get Creaci�n 57 anywhere else.
September: Menorcan cheese has officially been recognised for its quality since 1985, when it was awarded a denominaci�n de origen stamp.
August: In 2009, a record-breaking 12 of Menorca's beaches were awarded the environmental quality certificate, the Blue Flag.