Properties for sale in Menorca come in all shapes and sizes and can range
from small houses in outlying villages to lavish beach front villas and apartments
for sale with pool and extensive gardens.
The property market in Menorca has experienced growth over the past decade although
along with the rest of Spain has slowed somewhat during the current financial credit
crunch.
Menorca properties are relatively priced and you can easily find a 1 bed holiday
property for around the £75 - £90,138 mark with 2 and 3 bed apartments
from £102,1240. Villas and townhouses will be upwards of £150,361.
When buying a real estate in Menorca, it is important to have as much information
as possible at hand to ensure you are making the right decision.
We have listed below articles and news snippets on the Menorca Property market -
what influences it and interesting aricles on buying in Menorca.
Please feel free to browse around the information on Menorca below and let us know
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Information and News Articles on Menorca
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Menorca is situated in the group of Spanish Islands in the Mediterranean known
as the Balearic Islands and is sometimes referred to as Minorca.
The island has a population of approximately 82,000 and is a lot quieter and relaxed
than its nearby islands Majorca and Ibiza but somewhat busier than Formentera the
smallest island in the group.
Menorca has an abundance of megalithic stone monuments dating back to prehistoric
times as well as evidence of Roman occupation prior to other major invaders throughout
the ages.
The island has a strong tourism market but aimed mainly at families and mature travellers
as opposed to younger ravers.
Featured by most of the European Tour Operators Menorca enjoys playing host to holidaymakers
from all over Europe who tend to return year after year.
The Menorcans are a friendly and welcoming people with a warm and genuine interest
in their island and its visitors. The small whitewashed villages, properties and
cobbled streets will enchant the visitor and echo the images of the true Spain.
Menorca Facts
- Country: Spain
- Region: Balearic islands
- Area: 711 square kilometres / 270 square miles
- Population: 82,123
- Language: Castilian Spanish
- Currency: Euro (EUR)
- Time zone: 1 hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
- Country dialling code: +34
- Telephone area code: 97
- Religion: Roman Catholic
- Electricity: 220 volts, 50 Hz