The Breeze on the Island of Menorca
Menorca, although the second largest of the Balearic Islands just after Mallorca, is one of the more serene destinations of these holiday favorites. There are many resorts and hotels Menorca offers, that cater to families and those wanting a bit more quietude than that found on say, the party island of Ibiza . Interspersed between the resorts are small fishing villages and rugged terrain perfect for long hikes that take one away from the hustle and bustle of life. This is a very hushed environment, that has escaped the development and the commercialization of the other islands in the chain. With a relatively low population of almost seventy thousand more and more tourists are looking to find permanent property, permanent residence on this island. As stated once by Mark Twain, who spent many months on the island, once the breeze flows across oneself, one can not be rid of it and must come back.
There are more beaches on this one island than those located on Mallorca and Ibiza combined. And due to the minimal amount of change and development, many families are re-locating to this island as well as the poets, the painters and the writers of past generations through current and modern artists. This sheltered affect the island has maintained is one of the aspects that makes it so attractive. For while there is fun and excitement to be found, it is found in cities that do not include sky scrapers and mass influxes of tourists each year. And while celebrities and royals are certainly welcome, so is the common man and his family. Some of the more famous beaches on Menorca include Cala Tirant, Santo Tomas and Playa de Fornells. The coastline along these beaches is a combined landscape of pristine white sand and rocky cliffs and coves. The perfect getaway for those wanting to take in the surf, or hone their rock-climbing skills. Or, to just find an out of the way spot for a picnic and a sunset. While partying on the Balearics is hip, relaxing on the Balearics is becoming the new fashion, for families and all those wanting a little respite from the daily life at home.
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