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Menorca is the quietest of the main Balearic Islands, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with low-density development, farmland, dry-stone walls and a varied coastline of coves and beaches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The coast near Ciutadella. Photo: JR Harris \/ Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Mah\u00f3n, the capital, sits on one of the largest natural harbours in the Mediterranean and is close to the airport, while Ciutadella in the west has a historic centre and old port. Between them, inland villages such as Es Mercadal, Alaior and Ferreries keep a rural, year-round character.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Ciutadella\u2019s old harbour. Photo: JR Harris \/ Unsplash<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Each area guide covers the lifestyle, the type of homes you will find and the towns to start with.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Menorca is the quietest of the main Balearic Islands, a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with low-density development, farmland, dry-stone walls and a varied coastline of coves and beaches. 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