Cala Blanca

A Cala Blanca holiday will find you on the far west coast of Menorca and in one of the most quiet and peaceful resorts on the island.

Having only been in existence since the 1990s, the resort is very much purpose-built for tourists looking to kick back and relax in the Menorcan sun. It virtually goes without saying that this will not be the resort of choice for those looking to explore the island's historical side. However, if such an aspect is of no interest to you, there is plenty besides to serve as cultural stimulus.

Culture such as relaxing on the intimate but nonetheless spacious beach, as well as dining in some of the fantastic seafood and tapas restaurants.

To sum up, families and couples looking to get away the grimy bustle of both Britain and Spain will certainly make their escape with a Cala Blanca holiday.

Currency

Spain’s official currency is the Euro often signified by € or EUR.  One Euro is divided into 100 cents.   Money can be exchanged at bureaux de change and major hotels, but banks give the best rates.  All major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most hotels, restaurants, and shops.   ATMs are widespread and are generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.  The Euro is used in 12 members of the European Union.  Countries and territories using the Euro include: Belgium, Germany, Greece, Spain, France, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, The Netherlands, Austria, Portugal, Finland, Andorra, Monaco, San Marino, The Vatican, Martinique, Guadalupe, Reunion, Montenegro, and Kosovo.

Cala Blanca Climate

The summer season in Menorca begins in early May and runs through to October, with the average temperature being 24C, and July and August reaching highs of up to 28C.  With up to 11 hours of sunshine a day in the height of the summer and a high level of humidity, the beaches are the place to be, with the cooling coastal breezes helping to keep the temperatures down.  The spring sees temperatures of between 14C and 18C, with the autumn months being just as warm but a little wetter, and the island experiencing the most rain during the months of October and November.  Winter temperatures drop to around 12C, with roughly 3-5 hours of sunshine per day. 

Time

Local time is GMT +1 (GMT +2 between the last Sunday in March and the Saturday before the last Sunday in October).

Language

Spanish is the official language, but English is widely understood in areas frequented by tourists. Catalan, Galician and Basque are spoken in the relevant areas.

Electricity

Electrical current is 220 or 225 volts, 50Hz. 
European-style two-pin plugs are standard.

Tipping

Hotel and restaurant bills usually include service charges, but additional tips are welcomed for services rendered.  In established restaurants tips of about 10% are expected.  Drivers of metered taxis expect small tips and it is customary to tip usually 5-10% for most services, including guides.

Tipping

The international access code for Spain is +34.  The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom).