Son Parc Attractions and Activities guide - our inspirations

Ideas and Inspirations for Son Parc

Fun For Children

Older Children,Teens

Hire Bikes to explore local countryside, Lots of watersports to try at nearby Fornells

fun-bikes, mountain bikes ( Coves Noves - shopping square ) even Quad Bikes (when with someone older )

Local Water parks

Water Park - Arenal D'en Castell East Coast

At Marina Parc hotel is also open to the public. Day tickets with all food and drinks included 27 Adult and 23 (under 16s ) Euro (2019) per person with an ID as security for wristband.

Has lazy river, wave pool, splash pools as well as various slides and tubes with sun lounging areas. Cafeteria for drinks and snacks ( burgers, hot dogs, toasties and chips)

Height restrictions may apply on some slides: Check BEFORE entry!

Open daily May - August from 10:30 to 18:30. May close earlier in shoulder season.

Sights - Must Sees

more Sights in and around Son Parc

Adventure Activities

Fun and Sport on Sea - Activity Ideas

Pedaloes can be hired on the beach along with sea kayaks and SUP boards. More 'serious stuff' ( sailing dingies, catamarans, windsurfers and Jetskis ) at nearby Fornells with its huge natural bay.

Motorboat hire ( hourly or day ) - no license required . Explore the coastline, snorkelling or visit other beaches and bays.

Boat Hire, Daytrip and Charter Services

Family Snorkelling

The pristine waters of Menorca are a real holiday memory. They are amazingly clear so even with just a simple snorkel you will see lots, not murky haze. And because the water is in such good condition you'll see lots of fish too. Many, many of the resort beaches have shallow sandy bottoms fringed with rocks, ideal for young snorkellers. Organised trips can make a great family day out with as a Snorkel Safari or stop off as part of a Boat excusrions. There are also marine reserves around Menorca where the marine life is even more abundent.

Snorkel Guide

Diving Diving Intro

With its warm crystal clear waters, many underwater caves and coral-clad rock formations, Menorca is recognized as one of the most spectacular dive sites in the western Mediterranean.

Local Dive Centre

Dive Centre Directory

Family Kayaking

A fun family activity, paddle around your resort . Or along Menorca's unspoilt coastline as part of a professional tour

Kayaking Guide

Boat Excursions

Classic Cruises in nearby Port Addaya ( Port Addaia ) offer day trips in traditional Menorcan boat classiccruisesmenorca.com Over in nearby Fornells ( bus ) there is all manner of short, long trips available in fast motor boats, sailboats, Jetskis and Kayaks - see panel in things to see and do.

Riding

No Stables in Resort

Horse Riding Guide for local

Golf and Paddel Tennis

Son Parc offers the island's only 18 hole golf course set in wooded countryside complete 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 Bar-Restaurant Es Bruc GOLF with outside terrace overlooking the course . Tee times can be booked in advance as can the tennis courts. Website

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. There are various locations that hire out mountain bikes and electric bikes so you can explore the surrounding countryside which is very attractive and rural

Destination Ideas and route suggestions ( difficulty and terrain )

Cycle Hire and Tips

Mountain Bike Route around Son Parc

Easier Routes Son Parc

Son Parc- Near By (Bus to Alaior and Taxi )

Menorca 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

Son Parc- Near By ( Bus Route 41 )

Es Mercadal

Es Mercadal is a small town in the centre of the island, with rustic 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.)

Es Mercadal Tourist tourist guide

Boutique and Design Hotels

Agrotourism Hotels

Es Mercadal All Hotels and Holiday accommodation

Authentic Menorca - Es Mercadal

Authentic Menorca - main street

Authentic Menorca - Restaurants

Markets

Arenal den Castell - Near By ( Bus Route 44 )

Alaior

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

Arenal den Castell - Near By ( Bus Route 41 )

Fornells

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.

Fornells

Fornells bay

Fornells - restaurant visits

Fornells to Discover

Fornells - Fishing Harbour

Fornells - trips,visits

Things to see and do when you Fornells

Easy Book Fornells

Son Parc - Near By ( Bus Route 41 )

Mahon ( Mao or 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 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.

Mahon (Mao) guide

Boutique and Design Hotels

Agrotourism Hotels

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

Discover more of Mahon

Mahon - Shopping in Old city

Mahon - Restaurants

Mahon - Sights

Mahon - Dance / Music Clubs

Arenal den Castell - Near By

S' Albufera Nature Reserve

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.

S'Albufera

S'Albufera Parc Natural

Arenal den Castell - Near By ( Bus to Mahon Bus Station , then no. 2 to Es Castell )

Es Castell

Es Castell guide

Boutique and Design Hotels

Agrotourism Hotels

Es Castell All Hotels and Holiday accommodation

Is a delightful traditional town with a great location. Combining stunning views with a great mix of little shops, cafes, bars and restaurants to suit all tastes, price ranges and styles. In the two harbours many of the old fishermans caves have been adapted by various Bars and Restaurants giving them interesting interiors aswell as great people watching seating outside overlooking the water . A very popular eating place for lunchtime Menu del Dias and a great place to while away the summer evenings.

Es Castell - Cales

Es Castell - Cales Fons harbour

Es Castell - Mol de Pons

Es Castell - Sights Llatzeret

Walks, Hiking and Trails around Son Parc

Guides, Tips and Favourite Walks in Menorca

Destinations and Route Ideas - Get back to Nature!

Hiking Son Parc

Family and easier Walks Son Parc

Excursions from Son Parc/Fornells

Departing from Son Parc is a bus to Fornells bay Watersports and all things boats for sail,tours and beach trips

Boat Excursions

See Operators below : Large boats and smaller faster boats offer a choices of fixed routes or can be charted for custom trips to the coastline north and south , taking in sea caves, coves and some amazing beaches with snorkel stops. Also Sunset trips to Marine Reserve ( Dolphins?)