Menorca for Mums
AI Copyright detection activeYou're in the hot seat again to plan the annual family holiday to Menorca and the family 'wants' mix can be tough - help is at hand...
2026 updates in progress...
Menorca Where to Stay for Families?
Which Resorts?, Best Family hotels? or will a Villa be best for us?
Holiday planning where to start? Confused/Unsure? Do you find the ideal hotel, then check out the beach resort or the other way round? Every family's children are unique, every family has different priorities. Relax we really know Menorca so you can decide with better informed choices.
Menorca is unexpected, perhaps confusing but surprisingly diverse, which means picking somewhere to stay unless you've experienced it all can be daunting. It's all too easy to pick the wrong location for you and your family especially if you read the generic Broschure blurb and photos that well just are not even the location! Mumsnet, Socials and Holiday Forums are full of these experiences sadly.
And then there's all the other checklist items to worry about like Babysitting services? Baby Foods,Nappies brands where to buy, Airport Transfers How?,shortest? How cold are the pools in May, Hotels with Kids Clubs , special diets yeah we know quite a few things to think about but - we have it covered .
All your questions
What are you looking for ?
Is Menorca right for my Family?
Facts are, Menorca's tourism has grown up after the majority of spain's earlier tourist 'boom'. And the mistakes were learnt! The focus is outstanding beaches and natural scenery rather than mass tourism coastal hotel developments with man made attractions. There are no neon bright , banging into the late night bars and clubs in beach resorts ANYWHERE. No strips. No Holiday stage shows, Big Amusement Parks or Marinelands - BUT No 'youthful excesses' ( binge drinkers,stags,hens) you need to avoid either!
Most man made attractions are within the hotels themselves so if you feel your family needs these pick the hotel wisely - the Beach Resort is less important? ( standard of beaches on menorca is very high ).
Children can span many ages within a family
Is Menorca right for my Family age mix?Babies and Toddlers
Yes, though we often see people over worry 'their needs' Our tip they are very happy with Menorca's soft sandy beaches - pick a resort PARENTS would like
Discover the best baby and toddler friendly hotels in Menorca including hotels near shallow falls beaches, splash play areas and family friendly apartments that give you a good night's sleep.
5 to 12
Perhaps the sweet spot ages for child holidays on Menorca - young enough to still enjoy being around their parents.
Young Teenagers 13-15
Can be a tougher call unless they are into the outdoors and watersports. Often a Villa is a best choice : best resorts
Older Teenagers 16+
Yes if 'beach sloths' or they are outdoorsy adventure seekers but less so if a hotel cannot provide for them onsite.
Grandma/Grandpa
Their mobility restrictions many need to be accounted for - ie Resorts without hills - unfortunately many of Menorca's resorts are not like that.
Your BEST RESORT choice may be very individual so here's All Menorca's Beach Resorts and how we categorise them Family Beach Resorts
Where to stay Family Villas
Often a Villa Holiday can be all about the villa pool,walks down to the beach with meal times when you want, not guessing the buffet queue wait times - sometimes the actual resort is secondary - but bus connections can make a big diffence especially for older independent teens.
Famliy Fun Inspirations
Need some Inspirations for family oriented what to do , what to see and visit with the kids? Well Menorca is very much about nature and the outdoors , not theme parks, indoor games arcades. Our in-depth guide to what to see and do with kids on Menorca Tried and tested.
Menorca Family Holiday Advice
Mums Choice - Best Family Hotels
Holidays your way : Tour operator Package with flights or flight and accommodation separate? The SAME hotels via Bookingcom can have availability, options and deals not always available via a Holiday company.
Kids Club 0 - 16 years, on site sports. Directly behind beach and close to other resort family entertainments.
Aparthotel with kids’ clubs and evening entertainment. Next to the Waterpark. 10 min walk to beach. In the livelier resort of Cala'n Bosch.
Punta Prima. Bright,modern hotel. Great Beach just a short walk away. Water Park ( Sur parc ) nearby.
Aparthotel Especially suitable younger children. Flat pushchair friendly Santo Tomas beachside promenade
5 Star Family Luxury - suites,large rooms. Great pools, splash parc and lots of hotel sports and children's activities - Water Park ( for older Kids ) nearby.
with Spa
Mums Best Choice - Our Family Resort Picks
On Menorca there is no need to avoid the excess of other youthful partygoers in the sun. Teenagers are safe to wander off on their own.
What all these Family resorts have in common though are fine sandy beaches,pedaloes and bar / restaurants who welcome kids.
Menorca does not suffer with neon nightclub excesses, over commercialization or has sold out it's nature and original charm to tourism.
Arenal den Castell
One of Menorca's more touristically developed family friendly resorts with an above average offering for young children . This resort lies above a horseshoe bay with an almost enclosing headland on the horizon. It also means, the water here is shallower, calmer and warmer due to the very shallow falls into the water.
Family Holiday picks in Arenal den Castell
A rare 'on the beach' hotel Club Hotel Aguamarina
Villa Villa Maru Villaplus
Our in-depth guide to Holidays in Arenal den Castell
Cala en Bosch
Cala en Bosch is the closest thing Menorca has to a 'large' purpose built holiday resort. Has most varied accommodation (budget/styles)
There is an Aquapark, karting track and Family Watersports. Boats trips along the south coast so mums can experience a little bit of beach paradise too. The quieter areas to the west of the Marina have holiday villas and a commercial area serving families who prefer self catering.
Family Holiday picks in Cala'n Bosch / Cala en Bosch
Waterpark access Zafira + Waterpark
Cala en Porter
Cala en Porter has probably THE best beach for children on Menorca. Set in a large beautiful inlet the beach is protected and you can walk out many many meters on the fine sandy bottom. Villas domminate here with just a few Hotels/Aparthotels. Play areas, watersports and MTB for older children. Lots more to see and do closeby with easy bus connections. Short Transfer.
Family Holiday picks in Cala'n Porter
Our in-depth guide to Holidays in Cala'n Porter
Binibeca- Quieter Authentic Menorca
Binibeca is distinctly relaxed, authentic Menorca with most accommodation in Villas. A family favourite for regular Menorca visitors. Sandy, shallow bottomed beach with pushchair
The Restaurant, bars and commercial areas are at the resort's two ends. Binibquer Vell and Binibeuer Nou which blends into neighbouring Cala Torret. Short Transfer.
Son Bou
Son Bou has Menorca's loooooooongest beach - 3km. The resort is set on a attractive, dramatic coastline. A larger resortwith nearby Alaior old town for a change of scene for mums and dads. 20m Short Transfer.
Where to stay picks in Son Bou
One of the few Hotels with Activities and club 0 - 16 years. Rooms or Family friendly Apartments with 1 or 2 bedrooms and kitchenette. Royal Son Bou
Aparthotel Aparthotel Jardin de Menorca
Villa lots of space Villa Caterina
Our in-depth guide to Holidays in Son Bou
Get the full overview. Our resorts guide menorca for kids - All resorts categorised for Families with baby, young and Teenange children
Where to stay Family Villas
Often a Villa Holiday can be all about the villa pool,walks down to the beach and meal times when you want, not guessing the buffet queue wait times - sometimes the resort is secondary.
Where to stay Family Inspirations
Need some Inspirations for family oriented what to do , what to see and visit with the kids? Well Menorca is very much about nature and the outdoors , not theme parks, indoor games arcades. Our in-depth guide to what to see and do with kids on Menorca Tried and tested.
Menorca Family Holiday Advice
Mums need to know
Psst you are not the first to askBaby Formula, Foods,Nappy brands and where to buy,Airport Transfers How?,shortest?. How cold are the pools in May, Swimming in sea in April, Hotels with Kids Clubs , special diets, Birthday cakes and balloons?
Special Diets needs for family and espcially your children
We have a guide that covers eating out, specialist food shops, where to buy
Special Diets - Gluten / Lactose free, Diabetics Bio Markets - full guide
Where to stay with Kids Family Favourites
Where to stay Best Resorts,Hotels , accommodation - first timers or some where new?
Celebrating childrens birthdays while on holiday? Pre-made cakes can be bought in the bigger Supermarkets where you will also find candles and other celebration items. Something special? - hand made (gluten Free) made to order cakes
When to visit Menorca
Like every where in the mediteranean accommodation and travel budgets are most stretched in the peak summer months of July and August. But Menorca is much more than a lie at the beach destination. Menorca offers different holiday styles at different months.
The best time to visit Menorca will depend on what type of trip you are wanting.
Our family wants to experience nature under sunny skies
Visit when the weather is cooler and fewer visitors. Spring is a great time to visit with lots of baby animals in the fields, wild flowers and sunnier skies. Autumn offers summer long warmed-up seas without summer's bathing squeeze :-) Both great times of year to explore the many coastal hiking trails. Note that many of the beach resorts close down outside of the summer season, so for an early spring trip , late autumn trip you are best looking for low-season hotels in the urban areas of Menorca
May Holidays
The best time to visit for budget conscious Mums but what is it really like? Ask the question online and the reponses will be varied why? Underlying is the wrong expectation that people only want one kind of Family holiday. Swim and Sun!
Equipment Hire - Cots, High Chairs, Buggies ...
....and whatever else you dont want to bring. Items delivered to your Villa or Apartment or meet and greet delivery at Menorca Airport.
- Meet and Greet service - menorcababytravelhire.com
Menorca Baby Sitting Services
nannymenorca.com, nannyenmenorca.es/en/
Mum Time - Treats
Dads too!You've put in the work so how about a little 'me time' and treats?
Grandparents 'freeloading' ;-) or babysitting - Spa day, Romantic Meal, Sunset Drinks , Sunset Experiences
Shopping day? grab the card & hit the boutiques in Ciutadella and Mahon, factory outlets or artisan jewelery.
Vineyard visit
Fast Boats
Treats for Mums
Reserve now , Pay later
Getting about - Public Transport , Car Hire
First off there is NO UBER on Menorca ( was rejected ), no private Taxi companies just one Island wide organsiation. Police will stop you and check on suitable seats for children.
Hire Cars
Menorca doesn't follow the 'normal rules' ie jump straight on the comparison websites - they are often loaded with 'come on' prices that can balloon when the 'surprises' are added on pickup/drop off BUT most importantly the good ones ( no deposit, pay on arrival,no waiting for offsite shuttle) are not listed on there!
Airport Shuttle Buses
NONE Public buses 1-3 changes with baggage + kids forget it! You are will need a Taxi ( but you need to bring baby seats/boosters ) or a pre-booked family friendly transfer.
Airport to Resort Transfers - options, prices, plus how long it will take.
What to Pack
Basic rule : fail to plan then plan to fail!
BACKUP Paper copies of important documents like Travel Insurance, Medicine Prescriptions,Boarding Tickets
Swim shoes!!! nothing ruins family holidays quicker than cuts on kid's feet from hotel Splash parc / Pools surfaces and sharp hidden volcanic rocks under the sea's sandy bottom.
Take a hoodie or cardigan , light wind-rainproof jacket, thin joggers ...yes we know travel time is fashion time but you only need it as a free carry on to the aircraft ( don't have to wear it plus filling the pockets up with frees up your hand luggage weight ;-). Why? If it's cool at night , freezin' when you get back home ...you're covered, literally :-)
Ladies something to cover bikinis,gentleman too (always wear a top) when in Buses and towns - you might be stopped. Be respectful of another culture's country!!!
Menorca Holiday with baby ?
We suggest you bring Baby formula with you. Plus pack some 'emergency' nappies
What to Pack April / May Holidays
In the first half of of the year sunny less cloudy days, while great, leave little cloud cover for chillier nights. Higher SPF suncream - UV burns skin NOT heat and especially young skin can suffer the consequences for life.
Travel in jeans or long trousers
What to Pack July / August Holidays
Light , loose clothing: The peak summer climate of Menorca is mostly hot, humid but with a gentle breeze so fill your suitcase with light and breathable ( loose fitting ) clothes. Dresses, t-shirts, shorts and skirts are great options to keep cool and comfortable and hand washable. One long sleeve top/trouser for sitting out ( mossies,chill).
Loose clothing for humidity but more importantly if mosquitoes bite through the material, they can't reach the skin. Clothing colors like red, orange and black atttracts mosquitoes more!
What to Pack October Holidays
Same as for April/May but with some additional warmer items in case of a big temp. drop - wear these on Airplane as it's October and you are probably arriving back to a much colder country.
Tips
Try the recycle boxes / buy a mini paddling pool - safe option for baby to enjoy sea at the beach (under shade)
At Menorca's morning markets buy a pretty large cotton spread allows baby and parents to share.
Save for Later
Holiday Family Fun on Menorca
Menorca with Kids
Need some Inspirations for family fun, what to do, what to see and visit with the kids? Well while Menorca is very much about nature and the outdoors, not so much big theme parks or indoor games arcades MyMenorca's guide with tried and tested ideas has you covered...including bad weather days.
Family Budget Boat Trips : Most affordable are the Big Boat Harbour Trips
Insights
In resort/out of resort Kids entertainments and activities
Days out, fun places to visit, action and watersports
Menorca Holiday health
Doctors on Menorca, Jellyfish ... is Menorca Bad? and Mosquito tips - Our 1 pager (download)Menorca Holiday health advice - Emergencies, Jellyfish, Mosquitoes and remedies.
Holiday Planning - Mum's' little helper Guides
BEST Family Resorts and Hotels
Recommended Baby and Toddler hotels
Popular Resorts and Hotels ideal with Kids - Big and small
Every Beach Resort Family suitabability
Menorca for Teenagers - Hotel Recommendations
Family Attractions
Family best things to see and do around Menorca - Family Fun
The other important stuff
Good to know stuff
More things to do in Menorca
Solo Mums, First holiday with baby + toddlers
Breathe!! Menorca is one of the most friendly places for these special little visitors. Solo super mums might well enjoy the company of others in Family hotels
Holiday with baby - Good to know
What you need to know about Baby Formula, Baby Foods, nappies (swim nappies), low Sodium bottled water and emergency medical help Tel. 061
Doctors - medicines at Chemists
Menorca tap water safe?
Not recommended for sensitive baby stomachs as there is a high concetration of calcium and chemicals against bacteria in hot climates so the taste can be strong/unfamiliar. For formula mixing bottled water is cheap and low sodium ( labelled with baby head symbols) is common in resort supermarkets
Baby Goods
Nappies : Dodot ( Pampers brand for Spain ) and often cheaper than imported Pampers - Out of resort supermarkets expect to pay 8-10 Euro for 32
Food in Jars : Most commonly sold brands are Hero,Hipp and Nestle
Baby Formula - Important
Globals brands may change ingredients to meet local country food laws and tastes therefore we recommend you bring sufficient supplies with you ( baby may have sensitivity to switch)
You can take ready made formula / mixes from Airport departure lounge stores in hand luggage as 'duty free' eg BOOTS service
Aptamil ( Cow & Gate ) is sold under Almiron brand in Spain. The packaging is very similar so easily recognised.
Holiday with children - Good to know
Allergen and food intolerences?
Fresh milk on menorca may contain higher fat content than at home - Milk alternatives ( + allergens advice eg Celiacs ) are freely available in beach and larger supermarkets.
Big Shop Supermarkets - Online + Delivery British Goods and Brands
Fussy kids - Imported brands are widely available in large and smaller resort supermarkets but expect to pay a lot more than in the UK.