Arenal d'en castell is the place for you!!!!

A beautifull horseshoe bay to go snorkelling in. A lovely beach.

Good restaurants offering varied menus - have a look at menorca-net.co.uk one of the members has put some menus on there to look at.

Evening entertainment if you choose, are at the Aguamarina hotel or some of the smaller self catering aparthotels.

There is also some nice walks in the area.

People go here to chill out, it isnt commercialised.

Menorca sounds right up your street from your description. Cala'n Bosch on the south west tip of the island is a very pleasant family resort I like with a couple of beaches, plenty of self-catering accommodation, a smart marina with a choice of bars and restaurants around it and a water park. It's not far from the attractive town of Ciutadella either for when you need to stock up at the hypermarket or just want to experience a bit more Menorcan culture .

from a few years back... Arenal D'en Castell, the Hotel Aguamarina, bottom bar looking out over the bay



now that was relaxing...

Who di dyou book augamaina through

Nicole

can't remember it was a few years back... a search in google might find it ?

The aguamarina used to be available through airtours. But I know other companies do it too.

If you go to travel agent and give them the name of the hotel, they can look it up in a book and tell you who goes there.

First Choice, Direct holidays and Thomas Cook all do packages to that particular hotel to my knowledge.

I don't think you can go wrong with Menorca - we love it there

Arenal DC has a great beach with fantastic swimming/snorkelling. There aren't many shops or eateries outside the hotels, though, ditto the evening entertainment if that's what you want. I'm happy with a good book and a cold drink.

The Aguamarina is the current name for what was originally two hotels - the 3* Aguamarina (right above the beach) and the 2* Topacio (set a little way back) - now called Block A and B (or vice versa). Although there's a programme of refurbishments going on, the ex-Topacio rooms are smaller - specify a sea view and I guess you should be okay.

From people I know who have been there recently, it's really best for families with small children.

Thanks for the replies , as we will be self catering it needs to be somewhere with plenty of choice for eating out nearby and I have seen a couple of places that seem to fit the bill ....now all I need is work to sort out NEXT YEARS holiday rota