Son Parc Menorca Holidays ( Minorca )- an independent guide in Interactive Maps and Photographs

Son Parc

( Son Parc )

An independent guide to Son Parc, Menorca ( Minorca ) rich in photographs and interactive maps. Full of See and Do ideas and Insider tips.

Photo tour of Son Parc

Use the Photo Tour to see high quality photographs of all the information described below.

Accommodation in Son Parc

Overview

Interactive Google Maps

A place for you?

For Families

Safe beach, shallow waters for small children
Self contained resort

For Couples

Natural large beach.Close to some excellent north coast virgin beaches
Golfing fans,Walking , Cycling , Horseriding and diving
Mahon & Es Castell for livelier entertainment and moonlit harbour strolls

Location - Interactive Maps

is located on the North East coast of the island. Aproximatley 20 mins., from the Airport. Use the Interactive Maps link to take a tour from your PC!

Overview

Son Parc is a purpose built self contained resort set in an area of valleys and pine woods with hill side views into the islands' countryside. The very natural beach of Arenal de Son Saura lies just below the resort's accommodtion areas, with its white sands stretching hundreds of metres into the bay. Add to this a gently shelving bottom making it ideal for children and wonderful for snorkelling enthusiasts with it s crystal clear waters. The beautiful virgin beach of Cala Pudent is reachable on foot ( 1km) from a coastal path begining at the western end of the resort beach.

Facilities

Beach

Superb large beach set in a sand dune landscape with a seasonal beach Bar Restaurant at the western edge of the beach along with a car park and public toilets. There are lifeguards and watersports available including windsurfing, water skiing, jet skis and pedaloes hire. The beach lies in a protective bay with no buildings behind or on the western end which makes it almost a virgin beach.

Commercial

There is a small commercial area with two mini supermarkets, Bars and Restaurants. For better shopping visit near by Es Mercadel.
There is an 24 hour emergency doctor based in Son Parc. Car hire is advisable for exploring further afield.

Local Serviced Beaches

Son Parc
Taken by rotate2000

Arenal den Castell
Pedro Alcaina

Cala Tirant
Taken by jfmrey

Es Grau
Taken by d_donald

Local Virgin Beaches

Cala Mesquida
Taken by partenensis

Playa Binimel?l?
Taken by David Sintes i Febrer

Cala Cavalleria
Taken by alcaudique

Cala Pudent
Taken by Lluis Pous

See and Do

Walks

Set in picturesque pine forested hills and valleys there is an abudannce of inland and coastal walking around Son Parc

Horse Riding

For the experienced or first timers riders of all ages can be found at Hort Llucaitx

Sport

Golf and tennis is available in the resort. Sailing, motor yachts and diving is available in Port Addaia ( Port Addaya )

Getting About

There is a daily bus service into Mahon and Fornells.

Day-time Entertainment

The beautiful beach here is the cente of day time activities. Just outside Son Parc lies Hort de Llucaitx- recommended for families and couples alike.

Son Parc Golf and Tennis

Son Parc offers the islands only ( 2009) 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.

Hort de Llucaitx

Is a clean countryside recreation centre with things for big people and little people to do! Guided horse treks out into the nearby country side and coastal areas available for the bigger ones along with cycle hire and hiking trails. For the little ones there are play areas( inc trampolines, mini golf) pony and donkey rides and a few farm animals.

Full on site catering facilities including - restaurant, bar, picnic and barbecue area. May - October. Open 10.00am-8.00pm. Carretera Mao - Fornells km 17

Horses large and small

Nightime Entertainment

As with most resorts in Menorca, evening entertainment here is generally to be found in the resort bars but nothing that would ever compare to the neon jungle of the popular resorts along the south coast of Majorca. Mahon and Ciutadella however offer something for everyone, but with none of the "binge drink clubbing" to be found on Ibizia and Majorca.

In the resorts there are various bars and restaurants with differing catering to clientel both young and old. Mahon is a taxi ride away offering a wide selection of evening delights and into the early hours discos, clubs and bars.

Near by....

Es Mercadal

Es Mercadal is a small town in the centre of the island, with rustic whitewashed houses lining pretty narrow streets. It lies at the base to Monte Toro, Menorcas' highest 'mountain' (357 m). On top there are viewing areas and a small pleasant cafeteria with small outside terrace. From up here there are excellent views of the whole island - upto the bay at Fornells ,the northern coast and the rolling hills of the island's centre.

Menorca Tips

Es Mercadal is also a Gastronomy and Restaurant oasis, with a range from simple to fine dining but the quality in every price range is very good. "Centre Artesanal de Menorca" is located here too and is the crafts center of Menorca showcasing traditional and comtemporary crafts.

Es Mercadal

Windmill & Restaurant 'Moli des Reco'

Santa Marti Church

Sweet Delights in the pastry shops

Typical Es Mercadal

Near by...

Fornells

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.

Fornells

Harbour Front
Taken by H T W Gay

Watchtower
Taken by ART3MINOTAURO

Evening harbour
Taken by Xavier Mercado

Near by...

Ferreries

Is a traditional island town occupying a beautiful location and providing a dramatic moment for all drivers as the main island road ME-1 meanders through a very picturesque and narrow gap in the hills. Ferreries is surrounded by beautiful hills and countryside and spectacular valleys and history. A great start point for scenic walks,cycling and horse riding.

Menorca Holiday Tips

Every Saturday 9-1pm there is an attractive farmers and craft market in Placa Espanya ( main town square ) with fresh farm produce, fruit and handicrafts including ceramics. At the Poligno there is a Jaime Mascaro factory outlet offering high quality leathers goods at reduced prices. Jaime is sold mostly in French, Italien and German boutiques.

Ferreries

Near by....

Alaior

This is a great town for wandering early 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.

Menorca Tips

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.

Alaior

Old Town

Town Square

Old Town

Luxury Shoe Factory Shop

Near by...

Mahon ( Mao Maó )

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.