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Arenal Bus Travel good to know
Bus Company : Autos Fornells
Confusing names for tourists on Bus (stop) timetables
Maó = Mahon
Cala Tirant = Playa den Fornells (Natural Beach)
Punta Grossa = penisula that makes the right side of the 'Arenal bay' looking out to sea - there is a separate Bus Stop - Jun-Aug only services to Alaior
From Mahon bus stops at Coves Noves ( get off here if your Hotel / villa at eastern end of beach eg Aquamarina / Punta Grossa) then carries on to the others stop LAST stop is Aquamarina hotel.
Punta Grossa (ADC) - Na Macaret
Punta Grossa - Port d'Addaia
Port d'Addaia - Na Macaret
1,60€
Port d'Addaia - Alaior
1,40€
Na Macaret - Alaior
1,75€
Punta Grossa - Alaior
2,45€
Arenal den Castell Places to visit by Bus
Arenal den Castell bus to Mahon ( Mao or Maó )
Mahon Bus L41 2,75€ single
Mahon has a great mediterranean charm around the centre and harbour - plus a lot more away from the centre. 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 it's 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.
A watersports and restaurant favourite. 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. Lot's of boat excursions and activities are based here. Perfect for a quiet authentic Menorca stay. Mountain Bike Hire. Watersports include Jetski,Waterskiing,Windsurfing, Dinghy,Kayaks and Diving.
Es Mercadal is a small traditional town in the centre of the island, with old city whitewashed houses lining pretty narrow streets. Lying at the base to Monte Toro, Menorca's 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 street markets
Spring market: from April to June: every Thursday, in the central street "Carrer Nou" de Mercadal (from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Summer market: from July to October: every Thursday, craft night market in the streets of the center of Mercadal (from 7 to 10:30 p.m.)
From July to October: every Saturday, agri-food night market in the streets of the center of Mercadal (from 7 to 10:30 p.m.)
Has a charming old town set on a hill for wandering early mornings or late evenings when the extreme heat of the summer sun has gone. 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 some delightful Cafes, Bars and Restaurants. A few several clothes and shoe boutiques offering original items not chain store repetition. Childrens playground on the pretty town square (next to ice cream cafes!). Alaior has a weekly market plus an evening market (weds june-sept ) with Artisan goods,jewellery , other handicrafts and small boutiques.
Menorca Tips
There is a late night bus to return from Alaior's summer night market. Alaior is home to the Pons Quintana shoe factory shop. A brand relatively unknown in the UK because most of its high quality leather shoes are exported to France and Germany. The shop offers reduced prices on beautiful high quality shoes and leather goods.
Has grown into a delightful place for young and old to get close to an expanding range of native and more exotic ( smaller ) animals in very pleasant surroundings. Features several walk through
landscaped enclosures where animals roam free and small children can see easily. Enough to entertain children and adult animal lovers alike.
Getting there : by Bus ,Taxi ,Car - see our detailed guide