The Sant Francesc festival is referred to locally a Festa Sant Francesc and this is an annual event, which takes place at the start of April. This festival is to celebrate the feast of St Francis and it is celebrated all across the island. This festival is popular with both locals and tourists. A lot of the tourists that enjoy this festival also enjoy making the most of the cheap flights to Menorca.

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The international classic car rally is held within Menorca and it takes place during March. This event lasts for about two days and it is an annual event. This classic car rally attracts a vast number of rally teams and enthusiasts. Tourists and interested parties come from all across Europe in order to enjoy this event and they make the most of the cheap regular flights to Menorca.

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The trotting races in Menorca are a very popular sport and it is more than two hundred years old. The trotting races are held every weekend in both Ciutadella and Mahon. This sport is very popular with tourists and every year a lot of the tourists that make the most of the regular flights to Menorca enjoy this sport. This sport takes place on the back of a horse and the jockey has to stop the animal from braking into a gallop, hence the name trotting. This a very exciting sport to watch however it is even more exciting if you place a bid on the correct horse to win.

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The island that is known as Goat Island is located in the Balearics and this island is also known as Gabrera. Despite the name of this island it is not actually home to any goats. There is a vast amount of untouched nature on this island. Due to this island being so beautiful it is a very popular with tourists from all across the world who make use of the regular flights to Balearics. Although this island is popular with tourists it is not as popular as the other islands within the Balearics.

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The Naveta des Tudons is a very popular attraction within Menorca. This attraction is a very famous chamber tomb that dates back to megalithic times. This is a collective tomb that is contained and it was discovered during 1975. This tomb has been restored and open to tourists. This attraction is one of the main attractions within Menorca and it is located between Ferreries and Ciutadella de Menorca. There are a lot of tourists that visit this attraction every year and they make use of the cheap flights to Menorca.

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Port de Mao is the capital of Menorca and it is a lovely historical port town, which is crammed with fascinating architecture. This town has a lot of charm about it and it is a very welcoming place. There are a lot of people that enjoy cheap regular flights to Menorca. This town of Port de Mao is commonly referred to nowadays as Mahon or Mao. The port has been a strategic place for a number of centuries therefore there is a vast amount of history that is connected to the town.

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The Balearic Islands are typical of Spain as they offer excellent shopping facilities. The island of Mallorca is really no different as there is a vast amount of shopping to choose from and this includes markets, which sell a vast array of things. There are a lot of tourists who enjoy the cheap regular flights to Mallorca in order to make the most of the shopping facilities that are on offer. The larger shops within Mallorca tend to be open from nine in the morning until nine at night and this is especially the case within the main tourist resorts.

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The Balearics are made up of four different islands, which are Formentra, Ibiza, Majorca and also Menorca. Each of these islands offers an atmosphere that is unique and they each have their own little micro culture. It is true to say that the Balearics is one of the most visited places by tourists within the Mediterranean and a lot of these tourists enjoy the regular flights to Balearics.

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The popular tourist attraction that is known as Es Freginal Park is located within the capital city of Mahon. This attraction is a green park, which has several different areas where people are able to sit and have picnics whilst enjoying the lovely exhibits of flowers. This park is also the location for a lot of cultural events that take place in Menorca. Over the years there have been a lot of world-class musicians that have preformed within this park and this is especially the case during the Jazz Festival. This attraction is very popular with tourists that make the most of the cheap flights to Menorca.

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There are a lot of very appealing tourist attractions that are within Menorca and a lot of these are only a short distance from the main resort. A main attraction within Menorca is actually the coastline as it is lined with luxurious beaches. It is possible to enjoy a cruise of the coastline that leaves from the Mao harbor. This area is very popular with tourists and they enjoy the cheap flights to Menorca. Once you are in Menorca there is a vast amount of different things for you to see and do therefore there is something to suit everyone.

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The popular attraction that is known as Xoriguer Distillery is situated on the harbor within the capital of Menorca that is known as Mao. This area is very popular with tourists who are able to enjoy regular flights to Menorca. When visiting this distillery it will be possible to see how gin is made and there is also a change to sample some of the gin. If you enjoy what you sample then you purchase some from the souvenir shop that is located at the distillery. This distillery is open to the public six days per week during the main tourist season.

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The island of Menorca has a lot of different landscapes to offer and it can be classed as an extraordinary landscape. The island of Menorca is a spectacular place and it has a lot of natural beauty to offer. The island is home to some very colorful vegetation and there are also luxurious white sandy beaches. To the north of the island is some wild terrain and this part of the island has some unique characteristics that are rather contrasting. There are a lot of tourists that return to the island year after year and they enjoy the flights to Menorca.

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Monte Toro is located on the highest point of Menorca in Es Mercadal. This highest point has a height of three hundred and fifty two meters. The legend of Monte Toro is that a bull found a statue, which was of the Virgin and it was found within a cleft on the rock. The name of the peak however is more likely to have come from Arabic's. The name al-tor means the highest mountain. This highest point is very popular with tourists and a lot of them make the most of the flights to Menorca. There is a convent that is located at the top of the peak and this convent is home to the Franciscan nuns. The convent is open to the public on the first Sunday within May.

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There are a vast number of spectacular tourist attractions in and around Menorca. A lot of these popular attractions are actually only a short distance from the main resorts and beaches. One of the main attractions within Menorca is the coastline. There are a lot of tourists that opt to enjoy one of the harbor tours as this gives them the perfect opportunity to enjoy the coastline. There are a vast number of different nationalities that visit Menorca, as there are flights to Menorca from all across the world.

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Menorca, the southern island among other Balearic Islands, is by far the most popular sites of prehistoric settlements, belonging to the Talaiotic Period. Talaiotic Period is the duration lying between 2000 BC and 1000 BC. These ancient sites consist of 3 distinct types of structures named navetas that are constructed from several stones making it look like a upside down boat. The second type is in form of talayots, circular or square buildings created from numerous large stones. The third kind is made from taulas or tables created from large slabs of rock given shape of a T. If you have that archeological bent of mind then you definitely need to catch the next flights to Menorca.

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Pollenca is situated at the Northern end of Menorcas Tramuntana mountains and it is a special location especially for various festivals of Menorca. If you are planning a vacation here to catch these festivals, you can reach by air as there are regular flights to Menorca throughout the year. Pollenca is characterized by the Lluc Monastery and the Port de Pollenca, the beaches of Menorca, the St Albufera wetlands and the Formentor Peninsula. It is quite close to the Bay of Alcudia. Pollenca has several remarkable churches such as the 16th century museum cum a symbol of baroque style called Convent de sant Domingo, the famous Nostra Senyora dels Angels and the Nostra Senyora del Roser.

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Menorca is a great holiday destination for a lot of people. It is the largest island after Mallorca and is located around 34 km from Mallorca. The island of Menorca is quite pleasant filled with a number of family resorts where you can enjoy refreshing breezes in the evening. You can book tickets for your flights to Menorca and land here in any season. It is comparatively quiet and can be a great destination for some relaxation. People who are constantly worked up will find this island to be a blessing. Children can enjoy visits to various churches, museums, parks and harbors.

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Menorca is an ideal holiday destination for those looking for some peace and quiet. Apart from beaches and partying, the history of the place cannot be ignored. Whether you are planning your trip in winters or summers, there are several flights to Menorca throughout the year. however, peak season sees a large crowd and you may have to book your flight well in advance.

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The Naveta des Tudons is a great tourist destination located a couple of miles from Ciutadella. Naveta des Tudons is at the right side on the road leading to Mahon. It is a construction done during the megalithic era and is believed to represent Menorcas archeological heritage. The city can be reached by air as several commercial airlines have flights to Menorca all through the year.

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The Panerai trophy is a Classic Sailing Regatta at Menorca. It is an event that involves keeping a close eye on the points that the vessels score depending on the way they perform in the different races among them. Vessels from the Spanish period and the Classic ones are free to participate in the Championship to win the Panerai Trophy. The race is conducted at the island of Menorca.

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The unusual tradition of Matances de Bujots marks the Easter Sunday in Menorca. The event involves hanging of effigies of prominent figures which, for some strange reason, are then targeted by marksmen. The term Bujot means a rag doll, which actually stands for someone without any character or personality.

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Menorca is the second largest of the Balearic Islands, although it is smaller and quieter than its neighbour Mallorca. With a beautiful coastline and idyllic rural villages, Flights to Menorca are ideal for creative breaks any time of the year, with virtually guaranteed fine weather in a wonderfully inspirational setting. High quality Menorca villas give visitors the chance to experience this wonderful island at their own pace.

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A Celebration of Sainthood in Menorca Among the many annual festivals celebrated in the Balearic Islands, the upcoming Processio de la Beata is considered one of the most important. It is a celebration in honor of Saint Catalina Tomas, the patron saint of the town of Santa Margalida.

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Music festivals are very popular on the island of Majorca and its smaller neighbour Menorca. On Mallorca it seems that even smaller towns are organising their own summer music festivals, with jazz proving to be one of the more popular styles. On Menorca, festivals are equally popular and one of the biggest is the annual Music Festival of Mahon, which features mainly classical performances. This festival may be smaller than some of its Mallorcan equivalents, but the quality of the performers is very high.

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The island of Menorca hosts several celebrations and festivals during the summer and, unusually, many include horses as part of the programme.

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Although called a 'minor island' compared to other parts of Spain, Menorca is certainly a magnificent place in terms of its attractions. It is still one of the most visited places because of its scenic views and magical resorts. The reported numbers of flights to Menorca as well as the top-rated reviews of its hotels show a huge development in its tourism year after year.

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Menorca has tons of great sandy beaches. Punta Prima is a beach resort area in the east of the island and it has many restaurants, bars and mini-supermarkets near the sand. Es Grau has beautiful flora all around it and is quiet and serene. Because it's a grand holiday destination, flythomascook offers flights to Menorca from twelve airports througout the UK.

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With its blue skies and balmy climate, Menorca is a hotspot all summer long. For a guaranteed scorcher of a holiday, though, the time to visit is during the midsummer festival of San Juan held from the 20th to the 24th of June this year, when the island is ablaze with bonfires and fireworks and every school kid is armed with a bagful of bangers!

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For equestrian fans, the Club Escola Menorquina that is located between Ferreries and Cala Galdana on the island of Menorca makes an interesting place to visit. Here you'll be able to see the traditional activity of horse riding displayed in frequents shows put on during the summer evenings by the skilled riders of the school. Displays are normally on Wednesday and Sunday evenings starting in June until September. For riders there are options to take lessons or a riding course at the school, but for spectators the show is certainly dramatic enough. Many marvel at the way this breed of horse, specific to Menorca, is able to rear up and walk along on its hind legs, often for extended periods. The horsemanship and abilities of the horses is amazing. This jet black breed also performs in other places around the island and at festivals, particularly the larger ones in Mahon.

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The peaceful island of Menorca seems to be quickly emerging from its typically quiet off-season period and all over the island there are events taking place for visitors to enjoy. Locals also get their first opportunities of the year to get outside and take part in some sporting competitions with tennis being one of the sports on offer. The 21st edition of Jaime Mascaro Open tennis tournament took place on 11th April. Mr Mascaro is not some former tennis champion from the island but a local shoe manufacturer who sponsored the tournament. Sailing is also popular in Menorca and April saw various regattas taking place with the La Caixa Trophy held between 4th and 18th April. Also, the Sa Nostra Trophy event for the smaller laser and optimist boats was held on 12th April in Es Castell.

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If you are planning to spend a holiday on the island of Menorca during April then, in addition to the wonderful beaches that are just perfect for lazy days in the sun, the island has plenty of plans for other activities and attractions that will encourage you to get out and about in the countryside and on the water.

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The glitz and glamour of luxury yachts and motor cruisers will fill the harbour in the port of Palma, Mallorca between 24th April and 2nd May. This year sees the 27th running of International Palma Boat Show and gives the island a chance to show it's marine credentials to international companies and potential buyers. For the general public the boat show also creates a cosmopolitan atmosphere that merely adds to Palma's attraction as one of the nicest holiday cities in Europe.

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The link between the island of Menorca and Britain was once very strong. In fact, the British ruled the island for almost 100 years during the sixteenth century. Strategic naval aspirations were the reason for the initial takeover during the War of the Spanish Succession in 1708. To cater for the strong British Naval fleet the capital of the island was moved from Ciutadella to its current location in Port Mahon. When the British handed control of the island back to the Spanish in 1802, it was on the understanding that the naval fleets of both countries would continue to jointly use the deep harbours of Mahon. It was under this agreement that the British Navy sent Admiral Cuthbert Collingwood out to Menorca to command the fleet. Collinwood has already made a name for himself, being second in command to Admiral Lord Nelson at the Battle of Trafalger and being instrumental in securing victory following Nelson's death during the battle.

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The humble almond is a stranger to British shores but across the Mediterranean, it is grown widely especially in locations with warm, dry weather for most of the year. This includes many parts of Greece, Cyprus and the Balearic Islands. In the Canaries, Christmas is a time when the shelves of supermarkets become stocked with all kinds of almond-based delicacies including the traditional Turron, a type of nougat.

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There are only a few days to Easter now and all over Europe villages, towns and cities will be making plans to celebrate the event in many different ways. Easter is also a time when the holiday season starts to take off and, for many, the two weeks that surround the Easter weekend are a perfect opportunity to fly off for a short family break. Places like the Canary Islands are popular as are the closer islands of Mallorca, Menorca and Corfu.

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The general slow down in many industry sectors across Europe is not being taken lying down by the tourism authorities responsible for the Balearic islands that include Ibiza, Mallorca and Menorca.

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Tree blossom brings a welcome boost of colour to UK trees in spring, but for Mediterranean islands like Mallorca and Menorca, as well as the islands of the Canaries, spring blossom arrives a little earlier in February thanks to the almond trees.

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If you travel to the island of Menorca during January for a quiet winter sun break and you may stumble across an unexpected national celebration.

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The Spanish islands of Mallorca, Menorca and the Canaries are not the only places to hold their carnivals in the early part of the year. The town of Rethymno in Crete also stages a spectacular carnival programme that runs throughout the whole of February.

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We have just read an article that questioned whether Menorca effectively "died" during November, meaning did everything shut down following the end of the summer season. The conclusion was a resounding "no", with there being plenty to interest visitors on this beautiful island during Autumn. Of course there are fewer people on Menorca once the main summer season slows down, in fact the people count may drop to as low as 30 per cent of the summer peak, but that just means more space and a more relaxing environment for everyone.

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December is now upon us and Christmas celebrations are starting to begin in earnest with many countries seeing traditional Christmas fairs and markets springing up in their towns and villages.

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The fifth annual Volta Menorca is a three day off-road mountain bike challenge that was held this year on the 10th, 11th and 12th of October.

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During the summer months the resort of Alcudia on the northern coast of Mallorca transforms into a buzzing beach location, fringed with a huge selection of luxury hotels, bars, restaurants, cafes and one of the best sandy beaches on the island. Once the peak months of the summer are gone, everything starts to move at a slightly slower pace, although the resort doesn't quite return to the peaceful, quiet rural zone it once was before tourism discovered it.

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The small but perfectly formed island of Menorca is somewhat overshadowed by its flashier and more famous neighbours Ibiza and Mallorca. But this compact slice of paradise which lies off the coast of Spain in the Med is a Balearic jewel, too, and a great getaway for families, couples and singles.

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Menorca is often quoted as being preferred over Mallorca as a holiday destination for Spanish tourists and it may be the quieter, more relaxed feel of its resorts that attracts them. Certainly Menorca is a great place for a family holiday.

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Top tennis player Rafael Nadal may have been beaten in the French Open but he is still fully supporting the promotion of tourism for his homeland, namely the island of Mallorca. Nadal, who comes from the town of Manacor on the eastern coast of Mallorca, had to make the difficult decision to leave the island when aged 14 and move to the Spanish mainland to pursue his tennis career. It proved to be the right move as the 23 year old has been world ranked number one since August 2008, but the top player loves his homeland and still lives in the family home on the island with his grandparents, parents and uncle/coach Toni Nadal. Rafael is a regular at the local tennis club in Manacor and was there recently preparing for the French Open.

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Talking about the nightclubs on the island first. One of the most famous is perhaps Pacha, which is a large venue and the only club that is open all year round, with others not opening until late May. The claim of being the largest club is now owned by Privilege which has an unusual history. The club started life as a local swimming pool which became popular after a bar was added and it started playing music under the name Club Rafael. Name changes, storms, closures and new investment has brought the club to where it is today, the biggest nightclub in the world.

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The Balearic island of Menorca is often overshadowed by its larger neighbour Mallorca, but there are some wonderful places here that have remained largely unknown to many. Menorca is often quoted as being preferred over Mallorca as a holiday destination for Spanish tourists and it may be the quieter, more relaxed feel of its resorts that attracts them. Certainly Menorca is a great place for a family holiday.

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