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Book Menorca holidays for out-of-this-world turquoise coves, dramatic honey-hued cliffs and a pace of life so laid back it's almost horizontal.

Menorca shies away from the spotlight revelled in by its more boisterous Balearic Island neighbours. Dairy farms, citrus trees and olive groves freckle the quiet interior dotted with archaeological sites. The cobbled lanes of two historical harbours, Mahon and Ciutadella, pitter-patter to the feet of day-trippers in the east and west respectively. Dramatic cliffs and near-deserted beaches line the northern coast while pocket-sized holiday resorts like Santo Tomas and Cala'n Bosch decorate the southern and western shorelines. All around the island, hidden coves lie waiting to be discovered between lush forests of pine that slope into the azure blue Mediterranean.

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  • Relaxing: Relax in pine-scented seclusion on one of the island's more isolated beaches. Generally the harder to reach, the more elbow room you'll get. For secluded coves involving a drive and short walk try Cala en Turqueta or Cala Mitjana. 
  • Kids & teens: For man-made watery fun away from the beach, the Aqua Center in Cala'n Blanes has giant slides, water tunnels and a host of other splish-splash attractions. A restaurant is on hand for kiddie nibbles and adult nosh.
  • Active types: Rent a canoe and paddle across the crystal-clear water from Es Grau beach to the deserted beaches of Colom Island.
  • Babies & toddlers: If you've got the stamina, hire a 4-wheel family bike with child basket. Take the toddlers on a tour of Cala Blanes then head to the safe, sandy beaches with a bucket and spade.
  • Romance: Dig into lobster stew at a quayside table in Ciutadella. It ain't cheap but the island's signature dish is well worth the stretch. Afterwards, amble past sandstone palaces flushed pink in the setting sun.
  • Nightlife: Dance yourself dizzy at Cova d'en Xoroi, perched halfway down a cliff face in Cala'n Porter. Show off on the cave dance floor then chill out on the terrace with an ice-cold mojito in the warm sea breeze.
  • Shopping: Take in the sights, sounds and smells of the Saturday farmers' market in Ciutadella or the cheap fruit stalls in Mahon's Claustre del Carme. Car-tyre sandals and local Xoriguer gin should be done deals for souvenirs of holidays to Menorca.
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