Son Bou What to do. Attractions and Activities - our inspirations

Our Ideas and Inspirations for Son Bou

Kids

For young Children Bouncy castle at Bar Mai Tai plus there is small public play area in Son Bou gardens area.

Evening entertainments? Valentin and Sol Milanos Penguinos Hotels allow non-residents as long as you buy drinks.

Older active teens can enjoy outdoor all terrain biking, watersports and horse riding 'banana boats' / 'crazy Sofas' from beach ~ 12€

Water Parks in Son Bou?

None but a couple north ( Marina Parc ) ( Aguamarina Hotel day pass )

in Arenal den Castell - Marina Parc , on site Water fun Aquamarina Hotel both open to public.

Marina Parc

Highlights

• Fast slides for older children
• Good lazy river

Other Menorca Waterparks

Sights - Must Sees

Torre d'en Gaumes

Open Air history: Torre d'en Gaumes is a pre-historic settlement just outside of Son Bou sign-posted on the road from Alaior (carrer de son bou). Access is controlled to preserve this extensive site. This is known to be the largest pre-historic town in the Balearic Islands. The village is surrounded by attractive countryside and features many interesting ancient ruins including, a defensive wall guarding three talaiots (stone watch towers), a temple made of stone and pillared naves. It survived from the pre-talayotic period to Roman times.

• History - Talayotic settlement

more Sights in and around Son Bou

Action Activities

Local Services

Fun and Sport on Sea - Activity Ideas

Kayaking

A fun family activity, paddle around your resort or along Menorca's unspoilt coastline as part of a professional tour ( inc. sea caves,remote beaches)

Kayaking Guide

Basic Kayaks are available to hire from the beach to explore the coastline. Better routes to be found in Cala en Porter

Son Bou Watersports

Water Fun for hire from beach area : SUP boards , Sea Kayaks ( singles and doubles ) and Fun Pedalos with slides

SUP = Stand Up Paddle

Son Bou Jet-Skis

Varies season to season - more at Fornells - Jet Ski hire

Snorkelling

The water is clear for snorkelling and there is lot's of fish life, more around the rocky areas at mid beach and eastern ends of main beach.

Diving

Local well established diving centre Son Bou Diving www.sonbouscuba.org is located close to Club Sant Jaime at Centro Commercial. Son Bou is close to the Cap Den Font coastal area which contains a lot of spectacular underwater cave dives. Plus they can transport you to many of Menorca's great dive sites.

Cycle Route Ideas

Like most of Menorca this is more Natural, so don't expect too many cycle lanes. Better to use the off road tracks and marked routes as the little roads that make up much of the country network have lots of blind corners.

Destination Ideas and route suggestions showing difficulty and terrain

Mountain Bike Route around Son Bou

Easier Routes Son Bou

Walks, Hiking and Trails around Son Bou

Son Bou is set in dramatic beautiful coastline. At Western lies the imposing headland ( Cap des Ses Penyes ) - you can walk to the plateau top ( caution children of edge! ) for fantastic views of the coastline. At the other end is the beautiful marshlans, hills and valleys of Torrent de Son Boter. A signed path from HG Jarden Hotel will take you to the Virgin beach Atalis on between Son Bou and Santo Tomas.

Hike to the facinating Prehistoric settlement at Walks at sunset to Santo Tomas

Destination and Route suggestions

Nature Walks & Scenic Views

• Rellotge Gorge – imposing valley plus nature walks
• Cap des Ses Penyes – headland with Dramatic views
• Valley Son Boter – Hiking and inland routes between Son Bou / Santo Tomas
• Wetlands Prat de Son Bou – significant and loved by birdwatchers and nature-lovers
• Camí de Cavalls – historic coastal trail stage 15 passes through Son Bou

Hiking Son Bou

Family and easier Walks Son Bou

Son Bou Places to visit near by

Taxi to Zoo Loc de Menorca ~20€ max 4

Zoo

The little Zoo 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. Enough to entertain children and adult animal lovers alike...

Full guide Menorca Zoo location ,getting there, what animals can you see?

• Days out

Alaior ( Alayor ) - Near By ( Bus Route 32 )

Has a charming old centre set on a hill for wandering early mornings or late evenings when the extreme heat of the summer sun has gone. A small city and 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 evening 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.

Alaior tourist guide

Boutique and Design Hotels

Agrotourism Hotels

Alaior All Hotels and Holiday accommodation

Old Town

Old Town

Old Town

Old Town

Mahon ( Mao or Maó ) - Near By ( Bus Route 32 )

Mahon has a great laid back mediterranean charm. Buzzy 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.

Spend a day in Mahon the Capital

Mahon (Mao) guide

Boutique and Design Hotels

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Mahon All Hotels and Holiday accommodation

Mahon - yacht Marina

Mahon - Restaurants

Mahon - Architectures

Mahon - Old City charm

Mahon - trips,visits

Things to see and do when you visit Mahon

Easy Book Mahon

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Mahon - Shopping in Old city

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Ciutadella

Direct ( L36 ) AND via connections at Alaior ( L32 ) - > L01

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A taste of former elegant times with fine old spanish palaces, moorish influences, a wonderful old centre and a charming little harbour. Ciutadella was the original capital of the island lying at the western edge of the island looking out to its bigger neighbour Mallorca. A superb contrast to the beach and holiday resort. Great atmosphere and shopping and a place to wander the pedestrianised old city and its many narrow streets with hidden shops and Cafe treats. Also competes with Mahon for the title of the best music bars and venues on the island. The scene for the spectacular Sant Joan festival in June, when stunning native black horses parade through the streets and the brave try to "touch the horses' heart" as it rears in front of them.

Ciutadella tourist guide

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Ciutadella All Hotels and Holiday accommodation

Ciutadella Squares

Ciutadella - Old City charm

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Ciutadella - City

Ciutadella - trips,visits

Things to see and do when you visit Ciutadella

Easy Book Ciutadella

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Ciutadella - Shopping in Old city

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Ciutadella - Dance / music Clubs

Son Bou Boat Excursions

Currently nothing from Son Bou but nearby Cala en Porter (private) / Mahon (big boat)

Mahon, Boat Trip and Gin Factory

Boat Trips from Cala en Porter

Cala en Porter to Cala Turqeta - explore beautiful coastal landscapes without worrying about traffic or full parking lots

1/2 day along coast to Cala Turqueta

Boat Excursions?

Large boats and smaller faster boats offer a choices of fixed routes or can be charted for custom trips to the coastline , taking in sea caves, coves and some amazing beaches with snorkel stops. Also Sunset trips.