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FIESTA NAME |
PLACE |
DATES |
| Sant Joan | Ciutadella | 23 - 24 June |
| Diumenge des Be | Ciutadella | 20 - 21 June |
| Sant Marti | Es Mercadal | 17 - 18 July |
| Sant Jaume | Es Castell | 24 - 26 July |
| Sant Antoni | Fornells | 24 - 25 July |
| Sant Cristofol | Es Migjorn Gran | 31 - 02 August |
| Sant Gaieta | Llumcanes | 07- 08 August |
| Sant Llorenc | Alaior | 14- 15 August |
| Sant Climent | Sant Climent | 21 - 22 August |
| Sant Bartomeu | Ferreries | 23 - 25 August |
| Sant Lluis | Sant Lluis | 28 - 29 August |
| Mare de Deu de Gracia | Mao | 07 - 09 September |
Fact File
Country: Spain
Autonomous Community: Balearic Islands
Geographical location: Located in the centre of the western Mediterranean (between parallel 40N and meridian 4E)
Size of the island: 701,54 Km2
Capital of the island: Mahon (Mao)
Number of towns and villages: 8 (Ciutadella, Ferreries, Es Mercadal, Migjorn Gran, Alaior, Sant Lluis, Es Castell y Mao).
Maximum altitude: El Toro mountain with 358 meters.
Climate: Mediterranean.
Average annual temperature: Between 16c and 17c
Average winter temperature: 11c
Average summer temperature: 24c
Official Languages: Spanish and Catalan.
Currency: Euro
International phone code: +34
Distinguishing features: Minorca was declared Reservation of the Biosphere by the UNESCO in 1993.
Electricity: The voltage in Menorca is 220 volt, although most British items will work with the correct adaptor from the UK standard 3 pin to Spanish 2 pin socket
Water: The water is rare and precious in Menorca. The tap water is not recommended for consumption.
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Welcome to the website for all things Menorca, Menorca is the part of the Balearic islands and with more beaches than the rest of them put together, and offering a much lower-key
atmosphere than its larger neighbour, Majorca, Menorca is a fantastic destination for relaxation and is also a great place for families.
You will be able to find information about the island on this website, along with details of flights, accommodation, car hire, a gallery and information about where to go.