Guide to Son Xoriguer

"If you're looking for a quieter alternative to the hustle and bustle of other Spanish resorts, this place could well float your holiday boat."

This is a fairly new resort that offers a quieter alternative to the more developed holiday centre of nearby Cala'n Porter with its busy restaurants, bars and nightclubs.
Son Xoriguer does feature an excellent beach in its own right - good enough to have been awarded Blue Flag status. But the type of holidaymakers attracted to this small stretch of fine white sand are not your typical beach-baskers. Here you're far more likely to encounter the sun-bronzed muscular bodies of the young, the fit and the beautiful, as this resort has some of the finest selections of water-sports on the entire island.
There are few thrills to rival being suddenly hoisted into the blue sky on the end of a parachute towed by a speedboat. Serene enough once you're up there, but more fun on the way down if the boatman decides to dip you into the drink. But that's not the only way to throw yourself into the Mediterranean. At Son Xoriguer there's the raucous fun of water skiing, or you can try your hand at mastering windsurfing. Or, if you find yourself treading water more often than you're standing on the board, you may prefer traditional sailing. Under the waves is also a beautiful place to be, whether you're merely snorkelling about or going for a full scuba diving session.
Slightly less energetic, and much drier exercise can be had by taking your camera for a walk along the coastal paths outside Son Xoriguer, or into the surrounding countryside that is both relatively unspoiled and easily reached at a gentle pace.

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Beaches

The small, sandy, Blue Flag beach at Son Xoriguer is a major local watersports centre, with a wide choice of sports including windsurfing, water-skiing, parasailing, sailing and scuba diving.

Eating out

Although there are restaurants and snack bars in Son Xoriguer, there is much more choice around the marina area in nearby Cala'n Bosch, a good place to try the local specialities of arroz marinera (Menorcan seafood paella) and arroz caldoso (fish and rice stew).

Nightlife

Son Xoriguer is still a relatively new resort, so the nightlife here is limited - there are many more bars and clubs in lively Cala'n Bosch, as well as a wider choice of entertainment overall.

Shopping

There is a handful of shops in Son Xoriguer in its small shopping centre, but a lot more choice is available in Cala'n Bosch, just 1km away. Here, the main shopping area can be found around the north side of the marina. There are regular buses to Ciudadella, once the island's capital, which has numerous shops and a weekly market.

Local information

If you find it's time for a break from the watersports on the beach, there are several easy walks through the relatively unspoilt countryside around Son Xoriguer, or hire a bike to explore further afield while appreciating the leisurely pace of life in this corner of Menorca. Ciudadella is worth a visit, with its cathedral, architecture, busy harbour and weekly concerts during the summer.

Location

50km north west of Mahon airport, and 9km south of Ciudadella.

Transfer time

Transfer time is about one hour and a half.

 
 
 
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