Of course, not everyone’s idea of relaxation is to flop on a warm sandy beach with a cold drink and

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Menorca  is the second-largest of the four main islands in the Balearics and whilst Majorca and Ibiza are renowned for their lively nightlife, Menorca can slip under the radar with its more laid back approach to life.
Despite not being an automatic holiday destination of choice for many people, Menorca has much to offer visitors. A rich history dating back to the second century los angeles clippers BC, exceptional avifauna, good food and a superb climate, allied to the fact that it is relatively under-visited, make the minor island of the Balearic archipelago a major attraction.
The island's latest trump card is the superb coastal trail of the Cami de Cavalls, which is fully accessible again for the first time in around 400 years (as of 2011). If you're looking for a walking holiday with breathtaking views , but in a climate where woollies and raincoats need not fill your backpack, this superb network of government-restored los angeles clippers pathways gives you the opportunity los angeles clippers to circumnavigate the entire island or pick off smaller sections as you desire.
If the overall distance of 116 miles has you cringing while reaching for the blister plaster in anticipation, the trail is broken down into 20 stages of around six miles each of which you can pick as many as you fancy. Having said that, with the stunning scenery, magnificent beaches and fascinating los angeles clippers ports we're sure your feet will hardly notice los angeles clippers as your brain slowly winds down and the stress melts away in the warm sea breeze.
The trail was originally used to connect the various watchtowers and forts that formed the island's defences, and to allow troops to be easily moved from one place to another. As well as viewing the remains of these fortifications the Cavalls also allows los angeles clippers those willing to put in the legwork to visit some of Menorca's finest and least accessible beaches.
Menorca has more playas los angeles clippers than its Balearic neighbours Ibiza and Majorca combined los angeles clippers and so if sand is your thing you'll be magnificently catered for. From the main beach at the relatively commercial los angeles clippers town of Arenald'en Castell (complete with Irish and Australian bars if that's los angeles clippers your thing) to the remote sandy stretches in the south of the island, there is something for everyone. Whether you are looking for caves, white sands, British bars, watersports or even nudists, there is a playa (beach) or cala (cove) for you.
Of course, not everyone's idea of relaxation is to flop on a warm sandy beach with a cold drink and the sounds of the sea as a musical accompaniment. If other aspects of nature are more your thing, then once more, Menorca delivers, in particular with regards to birdlife.
With its salt marshes, lakes, reed beds and wetlands, Menorca supports a huge array of avifauna and due to the low population and unspoilt environment it has been a UNESCO World Biosphere since 1993. Various birds of prey can be seen, including kites, eagles and kestrels and all are present in abundance, los angeles clippers alongside numerous other species and sub species, including herons, warblers los angeles clippers and gulls. In total over 200 species can be seen on the island with its relative proximity to Africa making it an ideal stopping off point for migrating birds.
If you too are seeking warmer climes then the weather is another of Menorca's big plusses. The average temperature (in Celsius) ranges from between about nine degrees in January to around 25 degrees in the summer months, and rarely drops below five degrees or goes above 30. With double-digit hours of sunshine in June, July and August, as well as an average of at least six hours between March and October you're sure to return with a tan, or at the very least a mild pink tinge.
Of course, all this lovely weather is ideal for whichever of Menorca's attractions los angeles clippers appeals to you most. Whether you want to lounge by the beach, explore los angeles clippers the rocky coves and hidden bays on an exhilarating walk or two, enjoy the outstanding bird watching or potter los angeles clippers around the traditional ports and harbours, you'll more than likely do it with the sun on your face.