Just returned from 1 week all inclusive at Cala Blanes Hotel.
Cala Blanes itself is a lovely clean resort with plenty of shops and bars and friendly staff.
Water Park is just a 5-10 min stroll from hotel and aswell as being incredibly clean it also has a life guard at every activity which was reassuring. It is what I call a beginners Park as it only had 4 main flumes. More rings and double rings would be beneficial as there was always a bit of a queue waiting. Ideal for toddlers as the toddler area was always popular and safe. The shaped pool and Jacuzzi was on the small side but perfect for a not particularly busy day. This was my children's first visit to a water park so was perfect in every way and you could easily spend the day there.
Next to the Water Park was an Inflatable area (BIG rabbit) and tramoplines and for E3.50 children could play as long as they liked whilst you sat in the restaurant/bar watching them enjoy their free ice-cream.
We took a day trip to a small zoo (where you could go in a feed my goats) which had many varieites of birds, farm animals, etc then onto a Fortress and after onto Son Bou to the beach.
WOW Son Bou was the most beautiful beach and I recommend you visit. It is 2 miles of soft golden sand that slowly slowly slopes into gorgegous warm clear blue water and perfect for the very young and very old. Bar and toilets nearby aswell as a pleasant town with ample shops, bars and restaurants
Hi
Did you go on the trips yourselves or were they organised trips?. If they were organised thru your holiday company, what sort of choice was there and what were the prices like-we cant decide between hiring a car or trying a few trips.
Did you go on the trips yourselves or were they organised trips?. If they were organised thru your holiday company, what sort of choice was there and what were the prices like-we cant decide between hiring a car or trying a few trips.
I know people who hired a car and didn't end up using it much and I know people who couldn't have done without it - personal choice I guess. We didn't hire a car so went on First Choice's 'Explore and More, I'm sat here reading the excursion sheet so a brief description is below:-
'Explore and More' new to 2006. Discover the ancient fortress of La Mola, then head off to Menorca's farm where you will get to see lots of unusual animals. Finally relax on Menorca's largest beach and explore Son Bou.
adult: E36, child E18
'Wet n Wild' - Basically a visit to the Water Park but the rep recommended we take a pre-ordered picnic from the hotel and made our own way there as it was a 10 min MAX stroll up the road.
adult: E29, child 23.00 (on the door price: adult: 15.80 & 9.50)
'Blue Mediterrane' a full day cruise by catamaran, sizzling bbq, free beer, wine and soft drinks. top up your tan, free snorkels.
adult: E78.00, child: E30
'Beach Hopping' - Full day by boat. Family fun sailing day, top up tan or have some beach fun on two of the best hideaway beaches on the island. See the best of the west.
adult: 50.00, child: 30.00
'Strictly Rep Fever' 3 course dinner and free sangria while you dine. professional acts, singing and dancing, reps entertain the little ones throughout the night, blah blah blah
adult: 46.00, child:26.00
'Catamaran Famil Cruise' - All-inc morning, Chic and unique, feel the wind in your hair while you sail along the sleepy coastline. Enjoy a snack and make the most of your all inc drinks. Family day out, Anchor up at a bay and swim or snorkel before heading home.
adult: 45.00, child 25.00
(DID THIS IN FURTEVENTURA.. PURE LUXURY UNLESS YOU ARE MOTION SICK LIKE MYSELF AND MY SON)
'Mahon Moods' Shop til you drop, sights, sailing and shopping. Trip to local market and boutiques of the capital, then sail around the harbour, stop at the village of Binibeca and finish at the caves of Xoroi.
adult: 39.00, child: 19.50
'Discover Menorca' - sights include, fishing villages to beaches and ports, watch the Menorquin black stallion horses perform the Jaleo.
adult: 39.00, child: 19.50
'Scuba Safari' underwater photo opportunity, discover the deep blue sea. Introduction to scuba diving.
no prices given... just said 'see your representative'.
'Sunset Catamaran Cruise' - see spectacular sunsets. Set sail, chill out, unwind and enjoy a light meal complete with complimentary wine, beer or soft drinks. watch the sun disappear whilst enjoying a glass or two of champayne.
adult: 49.00. child 35.00
(sounds divine!!!)
'Explore and More' new to 2006. Discover the ancient fortress of La Mola, then head off to Menorca's farm where you will get to see lots of unusual animals. Finally relax on Menorca's largest beach and explore Son Bou.
adult: E36, child E18
'Wet n Wild' - Basically a visit to the Water Park but the rep recommended we take a pre-ordered picnic from the hotel and made our own way there as it was a 10 min MAX stroll up the road.
adult: E29, child 23.00 (on the door price: adult: 15.80 & 9.50)
'Blue Mediterrane' a full day cruise by catamaran, sizzling bbq, free beer, wine and soft drinks. top up your tan, free snorkels.
adult: E78.00, child: E30
'Beach Hopping' - Full day by boat. Family fun sailing day, top up tan or have some beach fun on two of the best hideaway beaches on the island. See the best of the west.
adult: 50.00, child: 30.00
'Strictly Rep Fever' 3 course dinner and free sangria while you dine. professional acts, singing and dancing, reps entertain the little ones throughout the night, blah blah blah
adult: 46.00, child:26.00
'Catamaran Famil Cruise' - All-inc morning, Chic and unique, feel the wind in your hair while you sail along the sleepy coastline. Enjoy a snack and make the most of your all inc drinks. Family day out, Anchor up at a bay and swim or snorkel before heading home.
adult: 45.00, child 25.00
(DID THIS IN FURTEVENTURA.. PURE LUXURY UNLESS YOU ARE MOTION SICK LIKE MYSELF AND MY SON)
'Mahon Moods' Shop til you drop, sights, sailing and shopping. Trip to local market and boutiques of the capital, then sail around the harbour, stop at the village of Binibeca and finish at the caves of Xoroi.
adult: 39.00, child: 19.50
'Discover Menorca' - sights include, fishing villages to beaches and ports, watch the Menorquin black stallion horses perform the Jaleo.
adult: 39.00, child: 19.50
'Scuba Safari' underwater photo opportunity, discover the deep blue sea. Introduction to scuba diving.
no prices given... just said 'see your representative'.
'Sunset Catamaran Cruise' - see spectacular sunsets. Set sail, chill out, unwind and enjoy a light meal complete with complimentary wine, beer or soft drinks. watch the sun disappear whilst enjoying a glass or two of champayne.
adult: 49.00. child 35.00
(sounds divine!!!)
Excellent information-many thanks
We are travelling with Direct Holidays, but I expect the trips and prices will be similar-cant wait!!!
We are travelling with Direct Holidays, but I expect the trips and prices will be similar-cant wait!!!
You're welcome - I'm sure you'll have a lovely time, its a very pretty island
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