Mahon Market, Gin Distillery Visit and Harbour Boat Tour

Mahon Harbour Boat Tour with Mahon Market and Gin Distillery

What better way to spend a few hours than discovering and savouring the delights of Mahon, Menorca's history-steeped capital? On this morning tour, you'll enjoy a harbour boat trip, have free time to explore the old town on market day and visit a historic distillery. Nicola, one of our expert local guides, says, ‘If you scratch beneath the surface, you'll find the British influence in many older buildings such as sash windows, panelled doors, lunettes and more. A uniquely Menorquin touch is the ruby-red paint on these houses.'First up is a glass-bottom boat trip in Mahon harbour – the second largest in the world. Glide between fortified islets and admire the opulent villas lining the waterfront on either side. Some date from the 18th century, when Menorca was a British colony. Next, it's on to the old Xoriguer gin distillery for a guided visit. Menorca's favourite tipple has been made here, using the same recipe, since 1736 – yet another symbol of the island's British heritage.There's also free time to wander around Mahon under your own steam, admiring its Georgian town houses, baroque churches, palm-lined squares and narrow, cobbled streets. Head to the centrally located Plaza del Carme, where there's a market of vendors hawking everything from cured meats to fresh fruit under the cloisters of a 17th-century convent. The local square-shaped cheese is highly regarded throughout Spain.

Amigos Boat Cala Galdana-Binigaus Route Ticket

Boat trips on the Med don't get more fun than this. Cruise along Menorca's south coast, and you can hit the top deck to catch some rays or head to the glass-bottom viewing panels to spot some marine life. Drop anchor and you can slide in gently for a dip in the sea or plunge in from the double waterslides – a guaranteed hit with all the family.

Boat Tours from Fornells

These boat trips from Fornells tick all the boxes – sun, sea and a sampling of local produce. Choose either the morning or sunset cruise. Traditional gin tipple in hand, cruise by all the coves, caves and beaches of Menorca's north coast.

Torralba d'en Salort Ticket

Torralba d'en Salort is one of Menorca's biggest and best preserved megalithic monuments. Step back in time at this 3,000-year-old archaeological site, which is famed for huge Stonehenge-like rocks known as taulas. Marvel at this incredible piece of ancient architecture and learn all about the fascinating Talaiotic civilization that built it.

Lloc de Menorca Animal Park Ticket

A journey around the globe but not quite as you know it. Lloc de Menorca animal park takes you across the continents to see endemic animals from Menorca and further afield. It's a fun-filled day out for all the family, where you'll come face-to-face with everything from monkeys and ostriches to lemurs.Set in sweet flower-filled gardens, Lloc de Menorca animal park features farm animals and all kinds of exotic creatures. Follow the paths around ponds and wind your way from exhibit to exhibit, without knowing what you'll come across next. Get up close to kangaroos, watch cheeky monkeys playing in the treetops and sit back as giant tortoises, porcupines and peacocks pass you by.It's worth pausing to watch the lemurs and there's also a reptile house where you'll see slippery snakes. Spot birds in the aviary and round everything off at the children's adventure splash park. There are also native farm animals such as the red cow and Menorcan horse.

Aquarock Waterpark Ticket

A day out at Aquarock Waterpark is more than just a chance to cool down - it's a roller-coaster ride of emotions that will give your holidays a rush of adrenalin. It promises an action-packed day where all the family can join in the fun.

Somni Dancing Horses

Menorca may be famous for its beautiful beaches but tear yourself away from its shores, and you'll find a century-old culture of horsemanship of the highest calibre. For the first time in Menorca, the equestrian arts mix with magic and emotion in an innovative extravaganza displaying incredible horsemanship skills to live music – at the one and only Somni dancing horses show.Blending visual effects with music and dance, this ‘dancing horses' show is the No.1 night out in Menorca. Somni means 'dream' in Catalan and this spectacular show is bursting with dreamlike equestrian feats. It tells the story of a young girl who longs to have a horse to become her friend. She wants it to be her faithful and loyal companion, someone with whom she can share her adventures.You'll live a night of fantasy and colour, and get to immerse yourself in some of the legends and traditions of Menorca in a show that's not just for horse lovers – it's an experience that touches the hearts and souls of all audiences.

Mahon Harbour Glass-bottom Boat Tour

Straddling the main Mediterranean trade routes, Mahon has enjoyed great strategic importance throughout history. The Romans, Arabs, Catalans, Spanish, French and British all coveted its deep-water harbour as their own. This one-hour catamaran trip takes you on a voyage of exploration all of your own.

Splash Sur Menorca Ticket

This wet and wild day out at Splash Sur Menorca waterpark is just the ticket for a fun family day under the sun. There's everything you need for a brilliant time – slides, chutes, pools and mini-slides for the little ones. And sunloungers for when you feel like some time out.

Camí de Cavalls Menorca Coastal Tour by Horse

Your inner cowboy or cowgirl will love Menorca's Camí de Cavalls. This network of trails dating back hundreds of years encircles the island along the coast. Even if you're not an old hand with the horses, this in an experience that'll get your pulses racing.