Son Bou
Imagine a long stretch of soft, white sand, transparent turquoise waters, little ones paddling around in the shallows, while you relax on a sun-lounger enjoying the warm, Menorcan sun.
Son Bou, on the south coast, is just a 30-minute drive from Mahon, and has the longest beach in Menorca, so there's plenty of space to live out the idyllic beach life. If you're not reclining on a sun-bed with your book, you might be splashing about in the beautiful sea with your children, or even taking part in a spot of water-sports. Here you'll find kayaking, snorkelling, boat rides, water ski-ing and some good old-fashioned pedalos for some proper family fun.
Backed by some pretty sand-dunes, Son Bou is an extremely attractive beach with Caribbean-like features. But, it's not all about the beach. Surrounded by unspoilt countryside, you can navigate the many coastal trails across the island using the Cami de Cavalls by bike, foot or horse. There are some beautiful sites, including the prehistoric settlement of Torre d'en Gaumes or the Roman Basilica, where you can see the remnants of an early Christian church. You'll even find extensive wetlands behind the beach. This protected nature reserve is home to many birds, insects and amphibians.
Son Bou is split into three district areas and includes San Jaime, set behind the beach. This set of beautiful villas run the length of the hill. Developed with families in mind, here you can find everything you need for your holiday including supermarkets, shops and a club with fantastic water chutes for the kids. Along with a commercial centre at Son Bou, the array of shopping and dining options continue. There's beach-bars, restaurants, shops, designer outlets - even ten-pin bowling. And for after-hours, many of the bars will stay open late, with some of the venues and hotels offering light entertainment into the evening.
If you do decide to venture out of this vibrant resort, you can head into Alaior with its medieval centre for a spot of lunch or an early evening stroll, or even into the capital, Mahon to visit the popular harbour and do a spot of shopping. Then head back to Son Bou for an evening refreshment, ready for a fun-filled day of Menorcan sun, white sands and inviting turquoise sea the next day.