Menorca [a] or Minorca [b] (from Latin: Insula Minor, lit. 'smaller island', later Minorica) is one of the Balearic Islands located in the Mediterranean Sea belonging to Spain. Its name derives from its size, contrasting it with nearby Mallorca.

Minorca, island of the Balearic Islands provincia (province) and comunidad autónoma (autonomous community), Spain. It is the second largest of the Balearic Islands and lies in the western Mediterranean Sea.

Learn all about the main tourist destinations in Minorca (Island). What to see, where to go, monuments, tours, and more on Spains official tourism website | spain.info.

As the first place in Spain to see the sunrise, Minorca is like the country’s ambassador to the morning. Beaches here are beautiful and, surprisingly, relatively empty. The jewel-colored water is a magnet for waterskiers, windsurfers and sailors.

Menorca, the easternmost of Spain’s Balearic Islands, has a fierce commitment to sustainability. Here's how it has approached low-key, responsible tourism. Explore Menorca holidays and discover the best time and places to visit.

May 16, 2024 · Minorca, one of Spain’s Balearic Islands, sparkles with the same blue-green waters as its more touristy neighbors, Ibiza and Majorca. A UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1993, Minorca offers a...

Jan 10, 2025 · Menorca, the second largest of Spain’s Balearic Islands, is known for its pure white beaches, rocky little coves, culture-filled cities, and amazing fresh food. Out of all of the Balearic Islands, Menorca is the most idyllic (in my humble opinion).

Sep 25, 2023 · Menorca is quietly unassuming, yet in my view the true beauty of Spain’s four Balearic Islands. It’s often overlooked by those who don’t know better — and cherished by those who do.

Apr 27, 2022 · Menorca (or Minorca) is the second largest island of the Balearics and the least visited compared to Majorca and Ibiza, but it’s a perfect destination for a more quiet and relaxed holiday with a great number of amazing beaches to choose from.

Whatever your holiday interests, in this Menorca travel guide you will find everything you need to know for an enjoyable stay on the second largest of the Balearic Islands. Having noted the tourist development of its busier neighbours of Mallorca and Ibiza, Menorca has taken a different route.