Menorca
Son Bou & South Coast
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The biggest south-coast beach — 3km of unbroken sand, family-resort hotels, the package-tourism heart.
The longest beach on the island — 3km of white sand backed by low-rise hotels at one end and dunes at the other. South of the wind, so calmer water. More family-resort than the rest of the island; the western end (San Tomas) is a quieter overflow.
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Family-friendly
Centrality
What you gain
- ↑3km of unbroken white sand
- ↑Calmer south-coast water — best for kids
- ↑Hotels actually open the full season
What you sacrifice
- ↓Resort-built — less Menorcan character
- ↓Cliffside hotels at east end aesthetically dated
Best for
Avoid if
Other Menorca neighbourhoods
The Georgian-era eastern capital — second-deepest natural harbour in the world, the most cosmopolitan dining.
The old western capital — sandstone old town, harbour at the bottom of cliffs, the Sant Joan jaleo in June.
The whitewashed fishing village on the north coast — caldereta de langosta lobster stew, windswept cala-roja red beaches.
Know where to stay — now find when to go.
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