Things To Do in Son Xoriguer

La Marina is an elegant waterside restaurant in Cala’n Bosch. It scores highly for its attentive service and high-quality seafood. Try the razor clams and mini-octopus for starters, before moving on to a fish and seafood paella for mains, nicely washed down with a glass or two of the local Quibia wine.

Son Xoriguer has its own eating places, but many visitors like to dine at Cala’n Bosch’s marina at least once. The restaurants here cover international tastes, but it’s the local specialities that really stand out. Popular dishes include paella, roasted red peppers stuffed with cod and the Menorcan classic, arroz caldoso – fish and rice stew.

This weekend festival celebrates the patron saint of Ciutadella and is Menorca’s most famous annual fiesta. There’s jousting and equestrian displays down the narrow streets around the square, plus a fireworks display on the last night.

Apart from being a very relaxing spot to sunbathe, Son Xoriguer's a hands-down favourite for watersports fans. The choice is pretty endless, with windsurfing, water-skiing and parasailing, along with lots of options to set out to sea – on a canoe, dinghy or catamaran. You can also get kitted up to scuba dive, or take some sailing lessons.

There’s a small shopping centre in Son Xoriguer, though at Cala’n Bosch you’ll find more in the way of craft stalls and gift shops around the marina. And then there’s Ciutadella. For designer boutiques, try the Ses Voltes arcade by the cathedral. The cobbled streets are also filled with shops selling pottery, leather and the traditional Menorcan sandals known as avarcas.

It’s a 30-minute drive to Menorca’s biggest waterpark in Cala’n Blanes. AquaCenter has slides for all sizes – there’s the Giant Slide, where you zip down on a rubber ring – plus smaller flumes for younger children. Those are in the dedicated kids’ zone where there’s a trampoline and bouncy castle, too. Plus, the park's restaurant serves everything from paella and pasta to burgers and pizzas.