Information about Menorca

Menorca is the least developed of the Balearics islands. Menorca can be best described as rural location with rolling fields and woodland. There are two main towns on Menorca Mahon (Mao) and Ciutadella. Menorca remains undeveloped which is how the Menorcans wish to keep it. There are many conservation areas to ensure the island remains in its current unspoiled condition. Menorca is approximately 50 Kilometres wide, the town of Mahon is on the East tip and Ciutadella is on the west. The C721 is the main road between the two towns and links Alaior, Ferreries and Es Mercadel. To the north of the island you will find the popular resort of Fornells and to the south popular resorts such as Cala Santa and Galdana can be found. Towards the middle of the island is Monte Toro Menorca’s highest peak.

 

Driving in Menorca

The main roads in Menora of good quality. Side roads are less good quality but are often well worth the track to some of Menorca’s better exclude beaches. Be sure to to plan your journey as signs are few and far between. Speed limits on urbans roads is 60kmh while on the C721 between Mahon and Ciutadella and main roads the limit is 80kmh. It is the norm to be fined on the spot for speeding. Other things to remember Seat belts must be worn, a single white line in the middle of the orad means no overtaking. Give way to traffic from your right at junctions and you do not have to stop at Zebra crossings unless they are raised.