🌴 Menorca Guide – Explore the Island

Welcome to the Menorca Guide!
Discover the island’s best beaches, restaurants, clubs, attractions, and the most popular areas: Arenal, Sant Lluís, Mercadal, Ciutadella, Mahón, and Santo Tomás.
Every section includes Google Maps links for fast navigation.

📍 1. Arenal d’en Castell

🏖️ Popular Beaches

• Arenal d’en Castell Beach – A large, curved bay with turquoise water and calm waves.
  

🍽️ Recommended Restaurants

• Good Bridge Restaurant – Mediterranean cuisine with sea views.
  
• Blue Arenal – Seafood, tapas, and cocktails near the bay.
  

🎉 Bars & Nightlife

• Paco’s Bar – Chill music, cocktails, and a relaxed Arenal vibe.
  

🗺️ Things To See & Do

• Paddleboard rentals, kayak tours
• Coastal walk to Cala Molí viewpoint (easy scenic route)

📍 2. Sant Lluís

🏖️ Beaches Nearby

• Binibeca Beach – Soft sand and shallow water.
  
• Punta Prima – Beautiful beach with restaurants and activities.
  

🍽️ Restaurants

• Pan y Vino – French–Menorcan fusion, highly rated.
  
• La Caraba – Tapas, seafood, and outdoor seating.
  

🎉 Nightlife / Bars

• Beach Club Punta Prima – Lounge, cocktails, sunset views.
  

🗺️ Things To Do

• Visit Binibeca Vell, the white-washed fisherman’s village
  
• Coastal path Cami de Cavalls (scenic hikes)

📍 3. Mercadal

🏖️ Beaches Nearby

• Cala Pregonda – One of Menorca’s most iconic beaches with red sand.
  
• Cala Tirant – Perfect for water sports.
  

🍽️ Restaurants

• Es Molí d’es Racó – Local Menorcan dishes in a rustic setting.
  
• Café des Mercat – Popular central café.
  

🎉 Clubs & Bars

• Mercadal is quieter but close to Cova d’en Xoroi (famous cliffside club).
  

🗺️ Things To Do

• Visit Monte Toro, Menorca’s highest viewpoint.

📍 4. Ciutadella de Menorca

🏖️ Beaches Nearby

• Cala en Turqueta – Crystal blue waters and white sand.
  
• Cala Macarella – Famous turquoise beach.

🍽️ Best Restaurants

• S’Amarador – Fresh seafood by the marina.
  
• Café Balear – Very popular fish restaurant.
  

🎉 Bars & Clubs

• Moonlight Club – Popular night club.
  
• Jazzbah – Live music & DJ sets.
  

🗺️ Things To See & Do

• Ciutadella Old Town – Narrow streets & medieval architecture
  
• Cathedral of Menorca

📍 5. Mahón (Maó)

🏖️ Nearby Beaches

• Sa Mesquida – Great for windy days & surfers.
  
• Es Grau Beach – Shallow and ideal for families.
  

🍽️ Great Restaurants

• La Minerva – Floating restaurant on the harbour.
  
• Taverna des Port – Excellent tapas.
  

🎉 Nightlife

• Ibo Maó – Lounge, cocktails, harbour views.
  
• Gimlet Bar – Popular local hangout.
  

🗺️ Things To Do

• Walk along the Mahón Harbour, one of the largest natural harbours in the world
• Visit Illa del Rei Museum
  

📍 6. Santo Tomás

🏖️ Beaches

• Santo Tomás Beach – Long sandy beach with clear waters.
  
• Playa Son Bou (nearby) – The longest beach on the island.
  

🍽️ Restaurants

• Es Bruc – Beachfront seafood with sunset views.
  
• Restaurant Don Tomás – Mediterranean classics.
  

🎉 Nightlife

• Very calm area, perfect for relaxing.
  Best nightlife nearby: Son Bou & Alaior.

🗺️ Things To Do

• Cami de Cavalls coastal walking path
• Snorkeling and paddleboarding
• Explore the nearby dunes and nature reserve

🌟 7. Hidden Beaches, Secret Restaurants & Local Spots (Local Gems)

Hidden Beaches (Local Favourites)

✨ Cala Pilar – Wild red-sand beach surrounded by cliffs

✨ Cala Escorxada – Remote white-sand paradise

✨ Cala Trebalúger – Quiet turquoise cove reachable only by trail

✨ Cala Rafalet – Secret narrow cove perfect for snorkelling

Hidden Restaurants (Loved by Locals)

🥘 Es Cranc (Fornells) – Best caldereta de langosta (lobster stew)

🥘 Sa Nansa (Ciutadella) – Fresh seafood, local-style dining

🍷 Sa Llagosta (Fornells) – Gourmet seafood with harbour views

Secret Bars & Unique Nightlife

🌅 Cova d’en Xoroi Sunset Platforms – Best sunset on the island

🎧 Sa Falua (Ciutadella) – Cocktail lounge hidden in old-town

🌙 Akelarre Jazz Lounge (Mahón) – Local music, soft lighting

Some get around

🌿 Parc Natural de s’Albufera des Grau -Nature walks, birdwatching, and quiet beaches.

🏛️ Torre d’en Galmés- Ancient Talayotic ruins with panoramic views.

🛶 Kayak the Coves- Secret caves, coves, and cliffs accessible only by water.