The capital of the quiet Balearic island of Menorca offers an atmospheric old town, thriving food scene and tranquil beaches.

Free entry. Museu de Menorca In Mahón, the island’s capital, which has a large natural harbor, start by visiting the Museu de Menorca (4 euros, or about $4.33; opening times vary by season).

The second largest of the Balearic islands, and a Unesco Biosphere Reserve, Menorca certainly packs a ... which you can see on the main road in Sant Lluís. At Bodegas Binifadet make the most ...

“Some of my must-haves are gazpacho ... Below, find Alonso Rojas’s extensive and insider guide to Menorca, Spain—from where to stay, where to eat, and what beaches to visit.

By Annie Bennett, Telegraph Travel's Menorca expert. As well as the delicious locally-caught fish and shellfish, you must of course have some mayonnaise, which was invented here, and also try the ...