Take a break in magical Menorca – your culinary and cultural holiday hotspot with beautiful beaches

It doesn’t get any more relaxing than basking in the sunshine on an island getaway. And there’s one not-so-distant isle where the sun still shines upon immaculate beaches, hidden coves, quaint villages and vibrant cities.

For a tranquil holiday escape, visit Menorca, a little more laid-back than its fellow Balearic Islands and home of great gastronomy, an unspoilt coastline and shimmering waters.

Fly direct from Manchester Airport with award-winning airline Jet2.com (it’s aWhich? Recommended Provider and has been voted Tripadvisor Best Airline – UK), and you’ll be on sun-soaked shores less than three hours later. With great flight times, 10kg hand luggage included, 22kg baggage allowance* and friendly service, Jet2.com gives you the experience you deserve at prices that won’t break the bank.

With secluded coves and glorious stretches of unspoilt sand, Menorca’s 137 mile-long coast is sprinkled with more than 70 beaches for your sunbathing pleasure.

In the north, wonderfully untamed landscapes give way to red-hued sands embraced by the warm waters, while the white sands of the south offer the perfect place for snorkelling through the turquoise sea.

The sheltered bay of Cala Galdana, on the southern coast, offers sparkling sands, shallow surf, and a calm tranquillity in turquoise. A little further south, nestling by pine-clad cliffs, you'll find the hidden haven of Cala Mitjaneta, a true paradise of a beach. On the north coast, pristine beaches like Cala Presili or the ‘Martian’ landscape of delightful Cala Pilar, with its blend of red and golden sand, are well worth a visit.

On arrival in the tiny capital Mahon, you’ll be greeted by sweeping sea vistas, buzzing pavement cafes, and in some quarters a curiously