"Did you know, my lord, that the island of Minorca was formerly called the island of Aphrodite, and that Aphrodite, in Greek, means Venus?" - Voltaire's Selected Letters/1756

Menorca, with 700 km², is the second largest island of the Balearic Islands. Inhabited by approximately 100,000 people, the island offers 216 km of coastline with charming coves and golden sandy beaches. Its natural beauty and rich history are reflected in its landscapes and archaeological remains.