Where to stay
Best neighbourhoods
in Menorca
Every neighbourhood scored for accessibility, value, local feel, and more. Honest trade-offs on each — no superlatives without substance.
Top pick
Mahon (Mao)
The Georgian-era eastern capital — second-deepest natural harbour in the world, the most cosmopolitan dining.
Mahon (Mao)
Top pickThe Georgian-era eastern capital — second-deepest natural harbour in the world, the most cosmopolitan dining.
9/10
Walk
7/10
Price
9/10
Local
8/10
Central
Ciutadella
GoodThe old western capital — sandstone old town, harbour at the bottom of cliffs, the Sant Joan jaleo in June.
9/10
Walk
7/10
Price
9/10
Local
6/10
Central
Fornells & North Coast
Trade-offThe whitewashed fishing village on the north coast — caldereta de langosta lobster stew, windswept cala-roja red beaches.
7/10
Walk
6/10
Price
9/10
Local
4/10
Central
Son Bou & South Coast
Trade-offThe biggest south-coast beach — 3km of unbroken sand, family-resort hotels, the package-tourism heart.
6/10
Walk
6/10
Price
4/10
Local
5/10
Central
Cala Galdana & Migjorn Coves
Trade-offThe most photographed coves on the island — Cala Macarella and Cala Mitjana reached only on foot from the Galdana base.
6/10
Walk
5/10
Price
5/10
Local
4/10
Central
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