Menorca
Biosphere reserve in the heart of the Mediterranean
Menorca
Explore the various parts of this amazing island, which is also a Biosphere Reserve. Immerse yourself in the Mediterranean climate and delight in Menorca's famous cuisine. Find out what it is like to live in a Biosphere Reserve and enjoy a number of experiences.
Find out all about the Sustainable holiday opportunities in Menorca.
The Talayotic heritage of Menorca
The Talayotic culture developed in Menorca and Mallorca, at the end of the second-century BC.C. The talayotic heritage of Menorca has a great cultural value, since it allows us to know the social and economic structure of the culture, how the territorial domain was organized and the type of rituals and defense systems used.
There are more than 1500 talayotic monuments scattered throughout Menorca. This archaeological treasure is so important that it aspires to be declared a World Heritage Site, not only for the quantity (more than 2 monuments per square kilometer) but for its high level of conservation. (Talayotic Routes here. )
Sustainability
The distinction of Biosphere Reserveconferred by UNESCO on October 8, 1993, was not only for its incredible landscapes, its rich natural heritage, and its historical treasures. It was also for a high level of preserve everything.
An award for making sustainable growth possible. Here in Menorca, we have managed to overcome the difficulty of being both a tourist place and a Biosphere Reserve, harmonizing socio-economic development with the preservation of the environment.
Ecosystem diversity
The main characteristic of the Menorca Biosphere Reserve is the remarkable diversity of its ecosystem.
Some 220 species of birds and 1000 species of plants (60 of which are endemic) have been recorded.
The Marine Reserve
of the North of Menorca was created in 1999 with the dual objective of protecting the Menorcan coast and conserving the species that inhabit it and as a tool for managing fishing activity.
Since its creation, a gradual increase in the number and size of the species that inhabit it has been observed.
Menorca night sky
Menorca Biosphere Reserve commits to protecting the quality of its night skies, in addition to reducing light pollution and energy usage.
Finally, this goal will be achieved when Menorca is certified as a Starlight Friendly Location upon meeting certain standards.
On the island of Menorca, you can enjoy clear blue waters and sandy beaches. You'll love Puerto de Alcudia’s pristine white shores and Cala en Turqueta’s turquoise waters that end on a sandy shore.
The beaches of Cala Mitjana, Binidalí, Turqueta and Binigaus are all pretty. The sea is turquoise-blue and the pine trees add an air of calm. You'll be charmed by their unspoiled beauty!
Hand-picked places to stay
I recommend these establishments because they are committed to responsible tourism, and the organizations that certify them have made a commitment to protecting rainforest biodiversity and following the guidelines of the ecolabel programs.
Meliá Cala Galdana
The Hotel features elegant, modern guestrooms with views of the marvelous bay of Santa Galdana. It is worth noting that it is a hotel that has been awarded the Travelife Gold Seal due to its contribution and respect in environmental, cultural, and social matters.
Royal Son Bou Family Club
The Royal Son Bou Family Club cares about the environment and that is why they have implemented an environmental management system in accordance with the UNE-EN ISO14001:2015.
Is also awarded by certification Travelife Seal - an initiative dedicated to the promotion of sustainable practices in the tourism sector.
Alcaufar Vell Hotel Rural & Restaurant
#1 Best Value of 9 Green Hotels in Menorca.
This imposing family home, built in the fourteenth century in Menorca, offers spacious accommodation surrounded by extensive gardens and farmland.
Gastronomic Experience
Hort Sant Patricia
Ca Na Xini signifies tranquility, nature, and tradition in the agricultural work that surrounds agrotourism tourism, in Hort Sant Patrici, and is based on viticulture, the elaboration of PDO Mahón-Menorca cheese, and small cultivation of extra virgin olive.
Torralbenc, a Small Luxury Hotels of the World
The rooms are surrounded by gardens and have a traditional Menorcan decoration, with whitewashed walls and exposed beams on the ceiling. The restaurant at Torralbenc, a Small Luxury Hotel of the World serves typical island cuisine, made with products from local organic farms.
