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is located on the North East Coast. Approximately 20 mins., from the Airport.
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Es Grau is a typical Menorcan fishing village, unspoilt and semi-secluded sat in a nature reserve - 85% of the population being Menorcan . There are three bar restaurants, one waterside restaurant, a small but well stocked mini supermarket and several virgin local beaches, which are safe for small children with extremely shallow sandy bottoms.
Very natural unspoilt beach especially good for smaller children due it's unbelievable shallows. And while this makes it very popular for children it's big enough for those who prefer to avoid the little ones to find their ideal spots too! Locals will visit on weekends otherswise the beach is generally empty. Pedalos,kayaks and sailing craft can be hired from the centre of the main beach. Children will love to explore the area behind the beach and the 'island' in the middle.
The beach can be reached via nearby car parks or on foot from the fishing village or through the S'albufera park.
Nature dominates this area. There are beautiful walks galore along the coast and in the parc natural S'albufera.
At Es Grau a local will ferry you out to the local uninhabited island of Illa Den Colom to while away the day on the two idylic sandy beaches there. Don't forget a water bottle and some food. There are regular pickups though out the day until sunset, but make an arranged time! A real robinson crusoe adventure. In addition options for fishing and group charter www.solmaspaz.com
Set in beautiful countryside there are walks starting just outside the resort along winding coastal tracks or along protective pathsways in the S'albufera nature Parc around the lakes. Wander out to the remote beaches. Suitable mountain bikes can be hired in the village centre - Kayak en Menorca.
S'Albufera Parc Natural - is a wonderful place for an early morning or evening walk (avoiding the summer heat) . Footpaths lead, through pleasant lakelandscapes and woodlands to the sand dunes behind the beautiful beach at Es Grau. Walk on further to the fishing village of Es Grau to enjoy beachside sunsets at the waterside Cafe Bars.
The bay is ideal for a first introduction to Sea kayaks, where you can explore the other 'hidden' beaches and the beautiful local coastline.
An increasingly popular activity and a great way to see the beautiful coastline up close is from a kayak. Sea Kayaks can be hired from the beach to explore your resorts waters , at specialist centres close to interesting coves or you can be part of a small guided tour starting at various points along the coast. There will be single, double and three seaters with life jackets provided.
www.menorcaenkayak.com info@menorcaenkayak.com C/ S'Arribada, 8. Es Grau (Mao) Tel. 00 34 669 09 79 77
Diving and Snorkelling
With its underwater caves and coral encrusted rock formations, Menorca is recognised as one of the most spectacular diving locations in the Mediteranean. Diving company in nearby Coves Noves offers: diving courses, try-a-dive and snorkelling trips by boat.
Sailing
Catamerans and small dinghys can be hired from beach.
Water Sports
On the beach and nearby in Fornells huge natural bay.with good local facilities for wind surfing and other water sports - see panel below.
Sailing is available in the nearby watersports centres of Fornells and
Golf and tennis in Son Parc is just 15 mins drive away - see panel below.
Bus, Taxi and Hire Car - detailed getting about infos.
Mahon will mostly be written on timetables, signposts as Maó it's correct local name. Also posted in the local papers eg Ultima Hora Menorca, Menorca towards the back pages are most of the islands bus timetables. You will nearly always find a copy of this in a spanish cafe bar ( any day in season will do ) - make notes, please don't take paper as its there for all to read. If you are staying longer than a week take a trip on this good network and see some of the other resorts/towns first hand.
There is a regular bus run by Auto Fornells to Mahon including Sundays(Public Holidays). Tickets 1.10 Eur one way.
Es Grau - Mahon : daily
9.30,10.15*,10.45,11.15*,11.45*,12.50,13.00*,13.30*,13.55,17.30*,18.00*,18.45
Mahon - Es Grau : daily
9.15,10.00*,10.30,11.00*,11.30*,12.35,12.45*,13.15*,13.40,17.15*,17.45*,18.30
Son Parc offers the islands only ( 2011) 18 hole golf course with putting green and (floodlit) driving range. There are also tennis courts available for hire (raquets and balls can be hired at golf shop ) and a comfortable club house bar with restaurant overlooking the course . The clubhouse terrace (open to non players) offers snacks, drinks and evening meals. Tee times can be booked in advance as can the tennis courts.
Es Grau has three bars and a restaurant to while away the evenings with good conversation. The cosmopolitan capital of Mahon (Mao) is closeby with a wide varierty of entertainments including a public Bowling hall,Music Bars and Clubs and Casino.
Fornells a watersports and seafood restaurant eldorado. The village with it's speciality seafood restaurants is located at the entrance to a huge enclosed natural bay whose protected waters make it perfect for all manner of sail based 'messing about'. More like a large salt water lake the wind conditions here are great for beginners of anything that floats on water. Very pleasant for lunch time and evening drinks and meals alongside the harbour quay.
Mahon has a great mediterranean charm around the centre and harbour. Busy pavement Cafes and Bars, superb fruit and fish markets and all enclosed in a maze of narrow streets with architecture and many reminders of its Georgian past. In addition to the traditional the town offers a myriad of stylish shops and bars. Along the whole length of the harbour quayside (Moll de Llevant) there is an electic collection of Cafes, Bars and Restaurants for all pockets and styles. A spectacular setting above the huge natural harbour with ships and boats of every shape and sizes.
Fornells a watersports and seafood restaurant eldorado. The village with it's speciality seafood restaurants is located at the entrance to a huge enclosed natural bay whose protected waters make it perfect for all manner of sail based 'messing about'. More like a large salt water lake the wind conditions here are great for beginners of anything that floats on water. Very pleasant for lunch time and evening drinks and meals alongside the harbour quay.
This is a great town for wandering early mornings or late evenings when the heat of sun is not around. The "third" capital of the island and a cultural centre. The old town is very pretty and makes a great change to the beach, with a good mix of little shops to browse, Cafes, Bars and Restaurants. And, some great home made ice cream parlours! Childrens playground on the pretty town square (next to ice cream cafes!). Alaior has a weekly market plus an evening artisans market with jewellry and other handicrafts and clothing.
Ladies Alaior is home to the Pons Quintana shoe factory shop. An name relatively unknown in the UK because most of its high quality leather shoes are exported to France and Germany. At the factory shop you will get heavily reduced prices on beautiful high quality shoes.
Arenal den Castell, Son Parc, Son Bou, & Cala en Porter selfcaterers - Visit the larger supermarkets here at the Poligno ( commercial area ) for a much better food and price selection.
Es Castell - is a delightful harbour town with a great mix of little shops, cafes, bars, Restaurants and clubs to suit all tastes, price ranges and styles. Not just the extensive harbour areas but also in the many side streets. In the main Cala Fons harbour the old fishermans caves have been adapted by various Bars and Restaurants. Es Castell is a very popular eating place for lunchtime Menu del Dias and a great place to while away the summer evenings.
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