Menorca is located in the Mediterranean Sea and refers to the Balearic Islands archipelago, which also includes Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera. Despite the fact that the popularity of the Balearic archipelago among tourists from Russia is growing steadily, now Menorca is not one of the popular resorts from Russians, so there is no direct flight to Menorca. If we talk about the Balearic Islands, most of the Russians prefers to relax in Mallorca, because it is more in size, and also offers a much wider choice of various entertainment. Menorca is the island of a small, intended primarily for a quiet, relaxing rest.
Nevertheless, there are several ways to get to Menorca - by plane from Russia, as well as a plane or ferry from mainland Spain.
You can get to the island from Russia primarily by plane with a transfer.
Moscow - Menorca
From Moscow to the island you can fly with one transplant - in Madrid or Barcelona. Spanish airline Iberia. Offer with a change in Madrid. This flight option is quite convenient - the transplant time is offered minimal - about an hour and a half, so that the total time on the way will be about eight hours - about five hours before Madrid and about one and a half to Menorca. Ticket prices start from 15 thousand per flight back. Of course, the sooner you get tickets, the more profitable they will. Iberia is a fairly well-known European airline, the reviews about it are mostly medium - airplanes are quite new and comfortable, however, Beach Iberia is to be late and delays in flights (which truth usually do not exceed the hour - two).
Another option with one transplant is shown a discounter. Vueling. With a change in Barcelona. There are several options for transfers, at the average docking time is about three to four hours. The total flight time is also about 7-8 hours. Since Vueling is a discounter, that is, the budget airline offers low prices for tickets, it should be remembered that the flight should not be expected to be a high level of comfort. Vueling reviews will differ, there are very bad, and better, but it is worth considering that the distance between the seats is less than that of other airlines, as well as the fact that during the flight passengers do not feed - food can be ordered on the menu, but prices are pretty High, and the range is small.
In addition, tourists going to fly on Menorca can pay attention to such European airlines as Airberlin, Airfrance and British Airways. They can also find tickets for Menorca, naturally, with a transfer.
Residents of other Russian cities first need to get to Moscow, and then use one of the options above. Or there is another option - it is necessary to fly to some of the major cities in Spain, and then the domestic flight to Menorca.
Mainland Spain - Menorca
For those who decided to visit Menorca, already in Spain, there is another option - you can get on a ferry on a menorca. Ferries depart from all major coastal cities - from Barcelona, Valencia, from the south of Spain. One of the most famous carriers is called - Balearia. . In addition, you can get to Menorca and from Mallorca - in this case, the journey will take you just a couple of hours. From Barcelona sail, for example, for quite a while - 7-9 hours, as a rule, these night flights, for which you can buy both places in the cabin and seats, which, of course, will be significantly cheaper. Those who move around Spain by car will be able to take a car with them to the ferry - for them there are automotive decks. Ticket prices will greatly differ depending on the season, the day of the week, the time of departure and the route, so I will not give specific numbers here.How to get from the airport to the capital of the island
The island's airport is international and is located two kilometers from the capital called Maona. Of course, it is not very big, however, it also takes both domestic flights from Spain and some international flights (especially popular from England).
From the airport to the city you can get both on a taxi and by bus. The first option is more comfortable, but the second is cheaper.
Bus Number 10 runs between the airport and the capital of Maon, where it arrives at the bus station, from where you can reach any point of the island. Price per ticket - two and a half euros. From June 1 to September 30, the bus goes from the airport to Maon from 5.55 to 23.25, to the airport from the capital of Menorca - from 5.45 to 23.15 (every half hour). From October 1 to May 30, you can get to Mao from 5.55 to 20.55, back - from 5.45 to 20.45 (every hour).
Trip by Taxi It will cost you significantly more expensive, the cost of the trip will depend on the time of day. From 6.00 am to 21.00 on weekdays, the minimum cost of the trip will be 3.11 euros, and for each kilometer will have to give 0.51 euros. On weekends, holidays and night (from 22.00 to 6.00) the minimum cost of the trip will slightly increase - to 3.31 euros, and for each kilometer you will have to give 0.61 euros.
Transport on Menorca
There is a fairly developed network of buses on the island, which connect the capital with different parts of the island. The bus station is naturally in the capital of Maon Island near Plaza de Esplanada (Esplanad Square). The bus networks are the following - TMSA, Torres Alles AutoCares, as well as Autos Fornells. The schedule of buses can be found both on the official websites of carriers and train stations. Buses are all new, equipped with air conditioning, walk on schedule. With it, it is advisable to have a trifle or at least a bill with a denomination of no more than 20 euros, because 50, 100 and more than 500 euros the driver will not accept. The timetable depends on the season - to the tourist season (that is, from May to October) the movement interval is significantly less than, for example, in winter, when there are practically no tourists on the island. In remote areas of Menorca bus can walk only once or two per day, so if you are going to move around Menorca by bus, carefully read the schedule of all flights.