Located on the northern coast of Menorca the purpose-built resort of Arenal d’en Castell has holiday makers returning to the Balearic Islands year after year to enjoy the horseshoe- shaped bay that curves around the sea and it’s long sandy stretch. This piece of Blue Flag brilliance offers it all soft sands, warm shallow waters, beach side snacks bars, plenty of sun loungers for those lazy days and plenty of pedalos and water-ski’s for hire.

When you have had enough of lazing on the magnificent beach and fancy something a little more active a short meander from the resort centre you will find tennis courts and an 18-hole golf course 10 minutes’ drive away in Son Parc.

During the day Arenal d’en Castell surrounded by woodland has a relaxed feel but, in the evening, the whole host of bars and restaurants add a lively buzz in the evenings. As well as waterfront restaurants there are also some great places to eat and drink in town.

Arendal d’en Castell is ideally located to explore what other sights that the beautiful island of Menorca has to offer. The small-town Es Mercadal in rural Menorca is only a 20-minute drive away, full of white-washed houses it is the base for walks to the highest point on the island Mount Toro and offers spectacular views. To the south of Arendal d’en Castell within a 20-minute drive you can be in Menorca’s capital city Mahon to take in the history and culture of the island, visit the 19th century fortress and Mahon’s port brimming with wonderful restaurants and boutiques.