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.
Properties for sale in Menorca come in all shapes and sizes and can range from small
village houses in outlying villages to lavish beach front villas with pool and extensive
gardens.
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 property 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 property in Menorca.
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information on Menorca below and let us know if you find anything elsewhere that
you think we should add to our list below.
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