Things To Do in Calan Bosch

The big draw at this bar-restaurant is the beer – it comes in at 1.5 euros a pint. The place is set just off the marina, so you won’t get waterfront views, but you will get great Spanish-style tapas – which is why it’s so popular with the locals. And there are pool tables and a soft play area for young children.

This marina restaurant stays open year-round for the locals, so you know you’re getting authentic flavour here. The menu gets a gourmet spin with dishes like pork in strawberries and duck in creamy sauce, and an exceptional fig tart means the desserts don’t let the side down. The staff know their wine, too, so do ask them to choose a bottle to complement your meal.

The clear water isn’t just a hit with swimmers – the rocky sides of the bay are prime fish-spotting territory for snorkellers. And you’ll find plenty more marine life out at sea on a glass-bottom boat trip. Of course, you might just choose to laze on a sunlounger, then pop next door to the marina for a leisurely seafood lunch.

Cala’n Bosch has shopping covered. The supermarkets here come up with the goods if you’re looking for clothes, lilos or a freshly-baked roll for a picnic. Meanwhile, the marina dishes up the smart gift shops. And come the evening, craft stalls spring up around the place.

From clothes and lilos to freshly baked rolls, the supermarkets here do a sterling job. Meanwhile, the gift shops and craft stalls around the marina will introduce you to some interesting souvenirs. You might even be able to pick up a pair of Menorcan leather sandals, which are known for their high quality. Further afield, Ciutadella is great for markets and modern boutiques.

The marina here has roped in a good share of restaurants. On the menus, the seafood gets a big shout-out – try a bowl of net-fresh mussels or the caldereta de langosta, a pretty special lobster casserole. While you’re waiting for your mains, you might want to dunk crusty bread into some alioli – a garlicky, mayonnaisey dip.

This small-scale waterpark gives you a clutch of classics like the Kamikaze, plus a wave pool and a kids’ area that comes with a big green dragon. If you just want to chill out, you can hire sunbeds, while the peckish have hamburgers and ice-creams. And there’s always the go-karting track next door.

Aquarock may not be a huge waterpark, but the Kamikaze and Black Hole will keep older children entertained. Younger ones won’t miss out either, as there’s a wave pool and smaller slides, while grown-ups can rent a sunlounger or relax in the whirl pool. And for extra activities, you’ve got a go-karting track next door.

Before tucking into your main course, order some crusty bread and alioli – the garlic-infused mayonnaise dip that’s so popular here. Then give the mixed paella, suckling pig or fried cuttlefish a go. You’ll find a cache of restaurants around the marina – a good time to eat is after 10pm, when the tourist rush is over and the locals are settling in.

It’s horses for courses at Ciutadella’s annual festival, whose equestrian displays draw huge crowds. The lively atmosphere is boosted by pomada – a mix of lemonade and the island’s Xoriguer gin, which is sold at street stalls throughout the fiesta – but it’s the well-groomed Menorcan horses that steal the show. Look out for the famous jaleo, where the horses rear up while locals try and touch the animals’ hearts. Apparently, it brings luck.

Clear waters here make fish easy to spot, so slap on your snorkelling mask and have a poke around the rocky sides of the bay. If you’d rather keep your head above water, you can go out on a glass-bottomed boat trip. And if you want a more action-packed day, pop around the headland to Son Xoriguer for the kayaks, banana boats and windsurfing.

At this marina-side restaurant, they’re happy to see you any time. You can pop in for a toastie at lunchtime or swing by of an evening for tapas. The menu packs in fish dishes like garlicky prawns and lemony sole, or try the melt-in-your-mouth lamb. If you don’t have room for a dessert, you can always round things off with an iced coffee.

At the marina, restaurants buzz with holidaymakers, while the open-air bars are perfect for a chilled-out drink as you watch the boats bobbing about on the moonlit water. Some of the places have karaoke and live music, though many people just like to browse the little craft stalls that set up here at night.

If you want it, Cala’n Bosch has a few lively places that come with dancefloors. But the real appeal here is the chilled-out, traditional bars where you can kick back with a quiet drink. For a change from cocktails, try the pomada – it’s lemonade and gin from the island’s own distillery. Or toast your holiday with the local hierbas liqueur.