A Spanish Self-Catering Holiday Will Cost Less

Make your Euro go further

According to a report produced by the Post Office, the best places for value for money on a self-catering holiday are resorts in Costa Blanca, Lanzarote, Menorca and Mallorca.   

It transpires that the Spanish resorts are far cheaper for tourists to carry out their self-catering shop than resorts in other European resorts in Corfu, Turkey, Crete and Cyprus.    The only other destination to come in the top results was The Algarve in Portugal.

Menorca's Sant Jaume Festivities

These festivities are dedicated to the Menorcan horse breed which works in teamwork with its rider [caixer], defying the laws of gravity with "Bots" - the horse stands on its back hinds, lifting their front hoofs for a number of seconds. 

The Menorcans are devoted to their horses so even during the fiesta these animals are treated with great care and respect.  Concerts and performances are held, a funfair and fireworks.

So, if you are Es Castell [about 2km or 1mile southeast of Mahon], the festival is being held from 24-26 July and from the 25-26 July in Es Mercadal [which lies in the very heart of Menorca along the main Mahon-Ciutadella road].

Balearics - La Virgen del Carmen Festivities

If you are on your Balearic Islands holidays this weekend then Corona Holidays suggest that take advantage of the local festivities which will be going on over this weekend ...16-18 July.
This Festival pays tribute to the seafarers and is held mainly on the Sunday - 18 July.  The main event consists of a maritime procession and a floral offering at the seashore in memory of seamen.  Mass is then held in hour of the patron saint of seafarers - the Virgin of Carmen.

Festivities take place in all the towns and cities that are located close to the coast.

MALLORCA
Head to places such as Palma, Cala Ratjada, Colonia Sant Jordi, Colonia Sant Pere, Port d'Andratx, Puerto Pollensa, Porto Colom, Porto Cristo, Sa Rapita

MENORCA
Ciutadella [starting at 20:00 18 July]

FORMENTERA
Es Pujos, La Savina

Menorca's Festivities of Saint Peter

If you on your Menorca holidays and are in the Mahon area then you will find the city is already preparing to celebrate the festivities of San Pedro [Saint Peter] to be held this Saturday, 3 July.  This is a popular celebration where the city council organises a number of activities for the whole family.

From 11:00 to 13:00 and from 17:00 to 18:00 there will be a lateen sail boat demonstration organised by the Amigos del Mar [Friends of the Sea] which is being held in Mahon's port. 

From 19:30 at s'Hort Nou [located in the port area] there will be a game of Joc del Capallet.   After this, the swimming competition will be held across the harbour which is being organised by the Mahon Swimming Club. There will also be a demonstration of remote controlled model sailing boats, and then the prize giving ceremony for the swimming competition.

The night will be brought to an end with a concert of popular and sea-faring songs with a street party being held at midnight with a performance from the musical group, Funkdazion.

So for something different to do on your holiday in Menorca, Corona Holidays recommend that you head to Mahon this Saturday, 3 July.

Menorca Lighthouses

A holiday to Menorca will probably mean that at some point during your holiday, you will come across one of the many lighthouses on the island.  They not only serve to light the way for boats on the coastline, but also as historic monuments for this popular holiday destination.

Located in some of the most beautiful spots on Menorca such as Punta Nati and Cap d'Artutx where they are located on the cliffs, or the Cavalleria lighthouse which dominates what looks like a lunar landscape.  There are another 2 on the island - the Favaritx and the Illa de l'Aire [the latter located opposite the beach of Punta Prima.

The photogragphers amongst you will find each lighthouse a different opportunity as each one differs architecturally.  They also provide excellent opportunities for walkers and tourists looking to escape to the peace and quiet.

Corona Holidays have lots of offers avaialble for your next Menorca holiday - just take a look.

Sail and Classic Boats Meeting

"Amics de la Mar de Menorca" - Friends of the Sea of Menorca is an association dedictated to the maritime heritage of Menorca in the Balearic Islands and in particular the traditional wooden boats.

On the 24 January 2010 the 9th Sail and Classic Boats Meeting takes place at the port in Ciudadela and starts at 09:45.  So if you are near Ciutadela on the 24th just head to the port.

Kayaking in Menorca

The Menorca Nautical Centres will be taking advantage of the weather in September and are organising the Concentracion Popular de Kayak which is a 4 day event taking place along the Menorca coast - starting on 17 September.

During the 4 days, members of the public will have the opportunity to see Menorca from a different perspective - from the sea.  The event is not competitive and the routes have been designed for anyone with a basic physical fitness.
Route 1.  Son Saura - Cala GaldanaYou will follow the south coastline and pass white sandy beaches and pine forests.  You will stop on the way to swim and stretch your legs and then stop in Cala Galdana for something to eat.
Distance : 12km     Duration:  4 hours    Level : Beginners
Route 2.  Macaret - Es GraoThis route takes you past the beaches of Cala Caldes and Es Sivinar and rock formations.  You will stop at one of the beaches near a lighthouse, for something to eat and then continue in the S'Albufera Natural Park, finally arriving at the beach Es Grao.
Distance : 15km     Duration : 6 hours    Level : Beginners

Route 3.  Santo Tomas - Cala Galdana
Leaving Santo Tomas, this route takes you past cliffs, beaches, caves and woodland.  You will stop for something to eat and proceed to Cala Mitjana and finally reach the 300m deep "Enchanted" cave which will require you to wear lanterns.
Distance : 9km       Duration : 6 hours    Level : Beginners

Route 4.  Son Parc - Ses Salines de FornellsYou will start your route past caves and cliffs and reach some small islands and rock formations and there are also many caves to visit.   Finally you will reach the natural port of Fornells and proceed to the small fishing village where you will stop off and have something to eat and then continue to Ses Salines.
Distance : 9km     Duration : 6 hours      Level : Beginners

If you would like more information or for us to arrange accommodation in one of the above resorts in Menorca - contact us or send an enquiry.  

Ramon Coll Concert - Fornells in Menorca

Menorcan born pianist, Ramon Coll, returns to the island of Menorca to perform a concert on the 20 August 2009 to be held at Castell de Sant Antoni in Fornells, commencing 21:30

New York Times have previously reported "...Coll proved himself to be a pianist of outstanding skill ... obviously he plays the piano extraordinarily well; he has a natural gift with a superior technique ..."