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An independent tourist guide to the island of Menorca |
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Menorca East |
East coast beaches |
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Eastern Menorca is home to the island's capital, Mahon, the glorious Port of Mahon, and one of Menorca's oldest towns, with its magnificent harbour and pretty, winding streets |
Es
Grau
Mesquida
Cala
Padera, Es Castell
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Restaurant guide |
Useful Menorca Links |
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Menorca
has a multitude of restaurants. Many offer standard tourist menus
and most offer a menu del dia (menu of the day) costing 3-10 euros -
excellent value for money. Many new restaurants open each season
offering much more than standard tourist fare. In July and August
advance bookings are advisable in very popular restaurants if you wish
to eat after 8pm. Some
recommendations in the east |
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Menorca's
capital is the perfect antidote to an excess of beach life. Bustling,
commercial, stylish and beguiling, Mahon (Mao to the locals) has tourist
appeal in spades. There are pedestrianised streets lined by pretty
shops; stylish designer outlets; street cafes and restaurants; local
markets; historic buildings; charismatic churches... Mahon has the lot -
apart from a sensible traffic system or enough car parking spaces!
You're best advised to park on the outskirts and walk in, or make use of
the excellent public transport system: you can get a bus ride to Mahon
from anywhere on the island
A
few dozen steps down the steep cliffside from Mahon city centre you'll
find the marina and port area, a two-mile strip of fascination which
includes at one end the working port area and at the other a
millionaire's yachting playground. There are literally dozens of bars
and restaurants, to suit every palate and pocket, and a lively nightlife
which includes the island's only casino. There are some fantastic
clothes and curio shops also, plus boarding points for the harbour-trip
'yellow boats'
Es
Castell is probably the island's favourite tourist destination, thanks
to its fantastic Calas Fons harbour, a horseshoe-shaped bay lined by
fishing boats, cafes and restaurants catering to every taste and budget.
Eat at one, move on to another for dessert and have a post-dinner
beverage in one of the many stylish bars. At night the harbour comes
alive, with street entertainment, market stalls and clothes and curio
shops. By day the town offers fascinating walks through its twisting,
narrow streets