Menorca travel guide: beaches, food, history and practical tips
Menorca is a Spanish island in the Balearics and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. Start here for beaches, food, getting around and local businesses.
MenorcaDirect is a practical guide to Menorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands, with about 695.8 km² of coves, farmland, prehistoric monuments and two historic port towns, Maó and Ciutadella. These English pages cover the essentials for planning a trip, and the Spanish side of the site goes into far more detail on individual beaches, towns and activities.
What each guide covers
- Beaches: the south and north coasts, easy family beaches, walk-in coves, and how access to Macarella changed in 2026. Start with best beaches in Menorca.
- Travel: the airport, ferries from Barcelona, Valencia, Mallorca and France, buses, taxis and hire cars. See getting to Menorca.
- Food and drink: caldereta de langosta, Mahón-Menorca cheese, sobrasada, Gin Xoriguer and pomada. See what to eat in Menorca.
- Prehistory: the talayots, taulas and navetas that UNESCO listed in 2023. See Talayotic Menorca.
Timetables, prices and access rules change from season to season, so please check before you travel.
Start here
- Best beaches in Menorca: what to know before you go
- Getting to Menorca: flights, ferries and buses
- What to eat in Menorca: local dishes and drinks
- Talayotic Menorca: the island’s UNESCO World Heritage
For business owners
Local businesses can list with direct contact and a fixed monthly fee, with no commission. See how (Spanish).
Visitors can also browse the business directory (Spanish) and contact businesses directly.
Frequently asked questions
What is MenorcaDirect?
A guide to Menorca with practical travel information and a directory of island businesses that you can contact directly, without booking commission.
How do I get to Menorca?
By air to Menorca airport, about 4.5 km from Maó, or by ferry to Ciutadella or Maó from Barcelona, Valencia and Mallorca, plus a seasonal link with France. Check timetables before you travel.
Do I need a car in Menorca?
Not strictly. Buses link the main towns and some beaches in season, but many north-coast beaches have no public transport.
Do businesses pay commission on bookings?
No. You book directly with the business, and businesses pay a fixed fee instead of commission.
Is Menorca a UNESCO site?
Talayotic Menorca was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2023, and the island is also a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.