Menorca's Sunny Overview (From York Press)

Menorca's Sunny Overview

5:50pm Sunday 3rd January 2010 in Travel Promotions

Playing the underdog of the Balearics, Menorca lies beside its sister islands, the infamous party haven of Ibiza, and the ever so popular and fun loving, Majorca. It sits modestly boasting beautiful pine forests, lush greenery and over 100 stunning coves and beaches, many of which are crisp and white and very wide to those small hidden, picture perfect bays. Privacy comes with its modesty, and so it remains one of the last hidden gems in the Mediterranean and will hopefully stay that way in years to come.

To get a better understanding of what cheap holidays to Menorca have to offer, here is a brief overview which just may sway you in your decision of where to go;

Who goes...

Families and couples return year after year for its warm, friendly welcome it offers along with its vibrant atmosphere. Appealing to those who enjoy a slower pace, like to take things as they come and enjoy going with the flow, to see where it will take them.

Where to stay...

The majority of holidaymakers who holiday in Menorca, opt to stay on a Self Catering board basis, due to its large availability of villas and apartments. If however, you prefer a livelier holiday with some traditional evening entertainment, live show and music, a hotel is best for you. Offering kids activities and clubs, many families prefer hotel based holidays for a more entertaining stay. If you don't fancy cooking your own meals whilst away, a hotel will offer the option of Half Board or All Inclusive, to cater for your every whim.

Getting about...

Local buses are the most popular form of transportation for locals and tourists in Menorca, they are cheaper than taxis and run on a regular basis. Whether you want to visit the capital Mahon or a nearby beach, the buses are an effective and cheap form of transport. If staying in the stunning resort of Arenal d'en Castell, you're in luck! It offers a mini train service which will take you to many areas within the resort, a favourite with children. If you want to make your own way around the island at your own pace, car hire is a very affordable method and lets you do things as and when you want to. Rates range from &pound150-&pound250per week, depending on holiday duration and date of travel.

Where to fly from...

All major Ireland, UK and Scotland airports fly directly into Mahon airport. The majority of charter and low-cost airlines fly there and also some scheduled airlines, including; Air France, Iberia, Flybe, British Airways and KLM fly there indirectly.

Who goes there...

To book a package holiday, all major tour operators fly there, including; First Choice, Thomas Cook and Thomson.

How much it will cost...

Prices vary in terms of month of travel, a Self Catering package would cost on average &pound275pp travelling throughout October whereas travelling during the month of August would set you back around &pound455pp. All Inclusive prices are obviously higher than Self Catering and would cost around &pound641pp during August and &pound353pp for a package holiday in October.

Weather...

With soaring temperatures bringing sticky, hot summers, Menorca attracts holidaymakers in flocks to take advantage of the red hot temperatures this beautiful isle has to offer. Summer months see temperatures escalating to sizzling temperatures, peaking at around 30°C whereas winter months drop and on average remain around 15°C with the majority of rainfall falling between October and December. The scorching summers are a huge hit with sun worshippers and the pretty, small coves provide an excellent suntrap for topping up that tan!

Home to many enticing resorts, mesmeric sandy coves and crystal clear, blue Mediterranean seas, Menorca is a firm favourite among families and couples alike, looking for a relaxing, charming stay. Offering some fantastic deals, there are many cheap holidays to Menorca to be had, one of the best bets of bagging yourself one, is to wait last minute then pounce on the deal as soon as you spot one.