Holiday Villa for Rent Spain – Try a Relaxing Family Holiday in Menorca!
Are you thinking about booking a relaxing family holiday this year? - if so you should consider a holiday villa for rent in Spain. Many people look for a good quality self-catering holiday rental apartment or a holiday in Spain villa that is close to attractions for a family holiday. The island of Menorca has lots of great holiday accommodation situated close to sandy beaches and calm seas making them ideal for families. Despite its popularity as a holiday destination, Menorca is still one of the loveliest, most unspoilt islands in the Mediterranean. The local people support the control of resort development and subsequently the countryside of the rural interior is mainly untouched.
For those who book a holiday in Spain villa or a holiday rental apartment in Menorca, a visit to the capital of Menorca is a must. The capital is Mahon, also known locally as Mao. It has one of the biggest natural harbours in the world and it was for this reason that the British moved the capital here from Ciutadella in 1721. The town itself is fairly sedate and conservative and it has some contrasting styles of buildings, from classic Georgian townhouses (left from when the British occupied the island in the past) to tall, modern apartment blocks. In the evening the bars and restaurants down by the port are very lively and welcoming and many people who have booked a holiday villa for rent Spain nearby, linger to soak up the atmosphere and admire the view.
Menorca's second town, Ciutadella (the former capital) is also worth a visit if you book a holiday villa for rent Spain in Menorca. Ciutadella is very different in character to Mahon, with a distinct Moorish influence in its Gothic and Baroque grand mansions and palaces. If you visit the town in June you must stay for the island’s most popular festival – the Festes de Sant Joan – held here on the 23rd-24th June each year. It is a very lively event with processions, horse racing and jousting and highly recommended by visitors.
Many people book a holiday villa for rent Spain on this pocket-size island for the fabulous range of watersports that are available. Diving is very popular and there are several diving schools where inexperienced divers can try the sport for the first time, as well as some fabulous dive sites for those who have tried this sport before. Snorkelling is also popular as there is a great variety of marine life to observe and snorkelling gear is widely available to hire on the island as is windsurfer hire. Away from the beaches there are water parks at Los Delfines near Ciutadella and at Cala en Bosc.
You may want to book your holiday villa for rent Spain in Menorca to take advantage of many of the other sporting activities available such as golf, cycling, horse riding or bowls. However many people prefer less active pursuits and like to explore their surroundings in a more leisurely fashion. If this is the case you may enjoy a trip in a glass-bottomed pleasure boat around Mahon harbour or a trip to Mount Toro, Menorca’s highest point which is a fantastic spot to see all of the sights of the island. There are markets in Mahon, Es Castell and Ciutadella if you feel the need for a bit of retail therapy before returning to your holiday in Spain villa or holiday rental apartment.
A self-catering holiday villa for rent Spain, booked direct with the private owners, is ideal if you want the freedom to eat when and where you please. If you want to sample some of the local food try making an omelette with Mahon cheese which is characterized by its square shape and yellow rind. For a break from doing your own cooking, treat yourself to a delicious meal in one of the 450 restaurants in Menorca. If you like to try local dishes, an island speciality is a lobster stew called ‘caldereta de llagosta’.
