Cova d´en Xoroi

Cova d´en Xoroi

Cova d’en Xoroi is a natural cave located in Cala en Porter, on the south coast of Menorca. You can visit both day and night.

The cave is named after Xoroi, according to a legend, a stranger who had come to the island, kidnapped a girl and took her to the cave.
One winter’s day, the island dressed in unusual snow and footprints in the snow led the farmers to Xoroi´s cave. The armed men entered the cave, and found Xoroi and the girl had three children. At being cornered, Xoroi and his eldest son, jump off the cliff to the sea.
His wife and two children were taken to Alaior, where it is said that  the descendants of the couple are still living.
At present the Cova d’en Xoroi is a place of leisure where you can have a snack in the morning; relax in the afternoon with chill out music and dancing at night.

It has a balcony with spectacular views, from which you can contemplate the sunrise, sunset and the spell of the moon.

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Playa d´Es Bot

A place to visit during your holidays will be “Es Bot” beach.

It´s 12 kilometres from Ciutadella, located between Platja es Tancats and Punta Roja.

The beach of “Es Bot” possesses an extraordinary beauty, remaining unspoilt and with outstandingly crystal-clear water. This isolated sea inlet is rectangular, quite big, it has vegetation in the surroundings, the beach is sandy and it is exposed to the winds from the north-west-northwest, a gentle breeze, calm water and a gentle slope. The marine and underwater conditions for anchoring boats are excellent.

Ideal for going scuba-diving and observing the marine fauna in the area.

In order to reach this beach, you have to go on foot from Algaiarens Cove, crossing a small area of scrub. It takes less than 5 minutes.

This coastal area belongs to the impressive mountainous landscape of la Vall, including la Falconera.

This coastal stretch and the interior of Tramuntana of Menorca belongs to the Special Protection Area for Birds by the European Union and Area of Special Interest (3.125 hectares) by the  Balearic Islands Parliament.

Merry Xmas from MenorcaPlus

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We from MenorcaPlus wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2012 full with health, love and happiness.

Hope you can come back to the beautiful island of Menorca.

Arenal d´en Castell Resort

Arenal den Castell

Arenal D’en Castell is situated on the north coast of the island of Menorca, and only 20 -30 minutes drive from the Mahon town and airport.

Na Macaret, Son Parc and Port Addaia are other resorts close by and easily reached.

Arenal d´en Castell has a flat headland at the eastern end called Punta Grossa which links to the eastern, wooded end of the beach with it’s sand dunes. Towards the western end the land rises with a steep valley splitting the resort- here the resort is terraced with facilties on about three distinct levels.

It has a magnificent beach and water sport facilities. The beach is a large nearly circular crescent of fine golden sand, with the usual sun beds and parasols for hire.

At the entrance of the resort is Coves Noves which contains a commercial area, along with childrens play park, bouncy castles, mini electric karts, tables games, mini goolf…  and tennis courts to hire as well as a diving centre.

There are various mixed bars and restaurants.

Some bars have evening entertainment but most of it happens in the larger hotels also open to non residents.

Along with other resorts on Menorca, Arenal d’en Castell has a mini land train running around the town and as far as Na Macaret throughout the day and well into the night. There is also a bus service to Mahon and a taxi rank located on the main resort road by the commercial center overlooking the beach.

The Red arrows in Menorca

Red Arrows

To mark the 300 years anniversary of “La isla del Rey” in Menorca the R.A.F.´s world-famous aerobatic, the Red Arrows, will visit the island.

The team will put on a full display on 25th and 26th of May and will be departing the 27th of May.

The Royal Air Force Aerobatic Team based in RAF Scampton, Lincolnshire, England, was created in 1964. The Red Arrows badge shows the aircraft in its characteristic diamond nine formation, equipped with seven Folland Gnat training which were inherited from the RAF patrol Yellowjacks.

This aircraft was chosen because it was cheaper to operate than other fighters.

In his first season, flew in 65 air shows in Europe. In 1966, the group was increased to nine members, enabling them to develop their training “Diamond Nine”. In late 1979, changed the BAE Hawk trainer aircraft.

The Red Arrows have played over 4,000 performances worldwide in 53 countries.