History & Culture
Menorca’s Annual Opera Week
In Menorca, the operatic tradition has been flourishing since the early nineteenth century. Take a look for yourself.
Off the Beaten Tourist Track: Visits to Menorca’s Lighthouses
Want to explore a different side to Menorca? Here’s a selection of some of the luminous spots that are worth a visit.
The Day of the Lamb: The Woolly Star of the Fiesta of St John
One of the best things about spending your Menorca holiday in an authentic villa is the chance to experience the real culture of everyday islanders.
See Menorca’s History Brought to Life at the Castillo de San Felipe
Menorca has a fascinating history. Though much of the Castillo has been destroyed in the past, its ruins are still of major historic interest today.
We Recommend: the Cathedral of Ciutadella de Menorca
You might be most familiar with Menorca as a place of endless sand and sunshine, a tiny slice of heaven in the middle of the Mediterranean.
We Recommend: Castillo de San Felip
Situated at a continental crossroads in the middle of the Mediterranean, Menorca has seen more history than you’d expect for such a tiny island. Come along and discover more.
We Recommend: the Anglican Church of Santa Margarita
If you’re familiar with the religious and historical background of Spain and the Balearics, you know that this country is home to a strong Roman Catholic tradition.
When in Menorca, Do as the Romans Do
The island of Menorca has been conquered by literally dozens of invaders from all over the northern hemisphere in the past two and a half millennia.
The Historic Fortresses of Marlborough and La Mola
Military historians have rich pickings on Menorca, which has experienced wave upon wave of invaders since ancient times. Read this blog post and find out more.
A Guide to the Balearic Islands, Part 2: History
The Balearic Islands – made up of Ibiza in the south-west, Majorca in the centre and Menorca in the north-east – offer so much to the British holidaymaker.
