Menorca Otra Vez

 A couple of days ago we came home from our holidays. It's been three years since we went to Menorca (Balearic Islands, belonging to Spain), long enough to feel The Itch. The itch that says 'Time to see the island again'.  And so we went. Since I was five I went there every year until I was about twenty and wanted to see other corners of the world, but now that I have children myself, I want them to see the island, too. Most beautiful place in the world, even after seeing so much other great places. 

Here's an impression, see it for yourself. 

My absolute favorite beach in the island is Platja d'Algaiarens, La Vall


 



 


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A friend of mine could arrange a house for a good price in Cala'n Blanes. Not the most beautiful place on the island, but it has its own highlights as you can see below.

  
Sunset as seen from our window

Garlic Flowers


More beautiful flowers

Natural Bridge

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I love the flowers (and the fences) in July!


 Pink Oleanders at my friend's house


Magenta Bougainville at our own house


Another beautiful gate

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Platja Son Saura

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Just like paradise: Cala Galdana





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In Lithica, a former quarry where stones were delved to build houses with, now are botanical gardens and a labyrinth

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And for more pictures, from another vacation at Menorca, see here. 

Comments

  1. Mary K.August 2, 2015 at 10:15 AM

    Lovely location, hope you had a great time... by your pics it sure seems that way!!

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  2. the cape on the cornerAugust 3, 2015 at 8:13 PM

    wow! menorca and mallorca are on my list. i've been to tenerife, which we fully explored, but no other spanish island. thanks for sharing these pics!
    b

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  3. UnknownAugust 4, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    What a beautiful photo journal of your trip! Looks like an amazing place!

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  4. UnknownAugust 4, 2015 at 10:37 PM

    lovely place! i would love to stay, visit and explore the area. Adding to my must visit list :) Thanks for sharing with Snickerdoodle Sunday!

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  5. The Charm of HomeAugust 5, 2015 at 4:29 AM

    What a gorgeous spot! Thanks for joining Home Sweet Home!

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  6. UnknownAugust 8, 2015 at 12:56 AM

    Gorgeous!

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  7. UnknownAugust 10, 2015 at 1:24 AM

    Great photos! Thanks for sharing at the Merry Monday Link Party!

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