4 Activities to Enjoy While on a Villa Break in Menorca

Few things in life can compete with a holiday on an island in the sun. Booking a villa break and exploring the attractions at leisure and at your own pace is a great way to spoil yourself.

There are few places that master the art of indulgence better than the island of MenorcaThe little sister to Majorca, this island - with its fascinating history and temperate climate - draws many visitors every year, and rightly so. There are a great many ways to make the most of time spent on this island and so make the most of the sunlit island lifestyle.

Take in the music

One of the great benefits of taking a villa break on this lovely island is that you can indulge in the lively music scene. From the traditional to the classical and beyond, Menorca has long boasted musical performances and dance festivals. The Balearic Islands are proud to host fiestas that trace their roots back to the 14th century. Dive into international opera week, the summer music festival and the Capella Davidica concerts, to name but a few.

Take in the food

Few places on Earth can boast cuisine that is both so tasty and yet so healthy. The mix of spices and flavours evident in Mediterranean cuisine do not belie its fame and honest reputation as healthy food. The various oils, meats and vegetables used complement the traditional recipes to perfection. There is also a famous local gin on the island, which stems back to British control, and this is served up in pomada, made by mixing fresh lemon with the gin.

Take in the sun

Perhaps the most ideal and popular activity on a villa break in Menorca is the simplest. The capacity to recline and enjoy the sun is open to all who visit. The great advantage of booking a villa break is that you often enjoy the luxury of your own private pool, should you wish to take a break from the beaches. It is a simple matter of deciding whether you want to lie on your deck, close your eyes and feel the sun soak your skin in privacy, or enjoy the rolling surf and the sand between your toes – what a choice!

Take in the culture

The island of Menorca has a long and diverse cultural history. Fought for and owned by both the British and the French in modern times until finally claimed by the Spanish, this influence of different European cultures is still evident in the language, food and atmosphere of the island. Yet in the end, it is a testament to Mediterranean Spanish culture, celebrated so well in the various festivals - such as Festes de Sant Joan, which occurs in July.

Brenda Jaaback is the Managing Director of Bartle Holidays. They can provide you with a wide selection of accommodation for a villa break on the beautiful island of Menorca. Bartle Holidays makes no warranty as to the accuracy of information contained in this article and excludes any liability of any kind for the information.