Minorca: One of the popular holiday islands of the Balearic Islands of Spain, Minorca (Menorca) is the 2nd largest after Majorca (Mallorca). It is generally quieter and more tranquil than Majorca and Ibiza, and has a greater number of beaches than the other islands, and also many more interesting archaeological sites. Minorca also boasts one of the Mediterranean's best natural harbours in the form of Mahón, making it the target of many a naval operation, the British had control for nearly one hundred years.
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Facts
Location of Minorca: Mediterranean Sea, north-east of Majorca. 39°53'N 04°14'E
Population of Minorca : 94,383 (2010)
Area of Minorca: 695.70 square kilometres (268.61 square miles)
Capital of Minorca: Mahón (population 29,321)
Airport of Minorca: Mahón MAH Address: Carretera San Clemente s/n 07712 Mahón, Menorca
Main Port of Minorca: Mahón (Ferries to Alcudia, Barcelona, Palma de Mallorca and Valencia)
Highest Point of Minorca: Monte Toro (1,175 feet)
Length of Minorca's Coastline: 285 kilometres (177 miles)
Number of Hotels in Minorca: 100
Minorca Yacht Facilities: Mahón, Ciutadella, Tamarinda
Minorca Campsites: Camping S'Atalaya, Cala Galdana, Camping Son Bou, Son Bou.
See a map of Minorca here: Map of Minorca.
See the current weather in Minorca here: Weather in Minorca.
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