About Menorca

Menorca is the second largest of the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea, east of mainland Spain. It is the least commercially overrun and most tranquil of the Balearics, acquiring UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status in 1993. However, despite its small size, it has the same number of beaches as Mallorca and Ibiza combined, numerous Bronze Age sites and lush wetland areas, making it arguably the most attractive of the archipelago. Its capital, Mahon sits on the east coast, boasting gorgeous 18th Century architecture, a Gothic cathedral, plenty of shops and superb restaurants. The Balearics are very well served by ferry and Menorca has a couple of ports offering numerous routes to Mallorca and mainland Spain. With ports in the capital and Ciutadella De Menorca on the west coast, Menorca is a useful gateway to some of the country’s top destinations.

About Ibiza

Ibiza is part of the Balearic Islands, an autonomous region of Spain sprawled along the mainland’s east coast in the Mediterranean Sea. Around six million revellers flock to Ibiza for its world famous clubs and epic beach parties every year, but its humble population, roughly one hundred and thirty thousand, is always keen to show off the island’s quieter side, encompassing beautiful backcountry, historic towns and secluded coves along the north coast. Outside the high-season, the Ibizan calendar brims with fun festivities like the Autumn Food Festival and various patron saint celebrations during winter, made even more enjoyable with the year-round, pleasant climate. If you’re on the east coast of Spain, travelling to Ibiza by ferry is the easiest way to get there, with frequent routes from big cities including Barcelona and Valencia. Sailing within the Balearics is easy, too, with a choice of crossings from Mallorca and Formentera.