Travel Eye on Punta Prima (Menorca, Spain)

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Overview:

Punta Prima is one of older resorts which has consequently a shade more character, authenticity and variety. Some barrel-vaulted fishermen's shelters survive at the back of the beach, though mainly used for convenience of holidaymakers.

Shopping here is mainly holiday requisites, including supermarkets and car hire which are all readily available.

There are eight buses daily to Mahon, but taxis are also easily accessible. The accommodation is varied with a wide selection of apartments and hotels in the mid and budget categories but also there are lots of privately owned villas.

This area has wide appeal to beach lovers, and also for its proximity to airport and capital.

Locality:

Punta Prima is located near the very South East tip of the island, 6 miles South of Mahon and the airport set on area of flat coastal scrubland descending gently to white sandy bay. The resort is opposite the small offshore island of Isla del Aire.

Entertainment/Attractions/Things to do:

The beaches are quite large, all consisting of excellent fine, white sand, all with watersports.

The beaches get crowded in summer.

History lovers can enjoy some prehistoric and historic monuments in the local area. Night time brings a variety of lively bars and disco's.

There is a small but adequate choice of restaurants and tapas bars offering a wide variety of mediterranean cuisine. Day trips to the nearest town in the area; Mahon are organised daily.