Super for families and couples seeking lazy beach days and buzzing nightlife, this appealing marina resort draws holidaymakers back year after year.
Cala'n Bosch is a result if you're longing for some fun downtime. Developed in the 1980s and still gleaming in the sun with its attractive, whitewashed buildings, it's genius at providing carefree holidays just the way the British like them.
The first good thing is its location on Menorca's gorgeous south west. Here, gentle countryside scattered with terracotta-topped villas and apartments gathers around a man-made lake and pristine marina, overlooked by inviting restaurants, Spanish bars and gift shops. Look a bit closer and a cute funfair and aqua park get in on the action, offering a welcome breather whilst the kids hit the rides.
Whether you're on the lookout for souvenirs or indulging in a wicked night on the town, the marina is undoubtedly where it's at. In fact, when the sun dips below the horizon, the place ups the ante, with traditional Menorcan restaurants, lively bars and a dancefloor or two supplying everything from a quiet family supper to a blast with friends.
Just a stroll away lie two peachy beaches. Like many in Menorca, they make up for being small by being truly scrumptious. Whilst the main beach keeps things simple with decent amenities and amazingly blue waters, Son Xoriguer, just out of town, lays on loads of watersports. Both are incredibly child-friendly, with safe, shallow waters and soft, gently sloping sands.
Sightseeing and shopping junkies won't be left out either. Take a glass-bottomed boat to marvel at Menorca's underwater life or swim and snorkel in nearby bliss-inducing bays. Or stay on land, heading for Cuidadela's beautiful Moorish old quarter for an unforgettable day's souvenir searching capped by a harbourside dinner at sunset.
A short bus journey whisks you from Cala'n Bosch to nearby Ciutadella. It's an attractive and typically Spanish town which, up until the British occupation of Menorca in the 17th century, was the capital of the island. Ciutadella boasts an enchanting old quarter which is a joy to discover. Why not take a stroll through the maze of narrow cobbled streets which fan out from the Gothic cathedral, marvel at the opulent palaces and mansions of Menorca's former nobility or perhaps just relax under the shade of a palm tree and soak up the characterful atmosphere around the main square? Any visit to Ciutadella should also include the picturesque port, home to a host of tapas bars and fish restaurants. It's particularly nice at the end of the day, when you can sit down with a glass of wine in hand and admire the bobbing silhouettes of yacht masts against the bleeding colours of the setting sun.
Dust off those shades, beach games and sun lotion - you'll definitely need them on holidays to Cala'n Bosch. Boasting piercingly turquoise waters and pale silky sands, this is one of Menorca's hottest spots for laid-back beach holidays, especially in the eyes of Brits.
And we mean laid back. Everything about this modern resort gets you to take things easy. Consisting of whitewashed villas and holiday complexes, it circles a dazzling marina crowded with shiny yachts and open-air cafes. When you want to switch the scenery, there are two exquisite beaches, both with watersports. Although they're small, they're achingly pretty, with ultra-clear shallows great for toddlers.
Talking of kids, holidays in Cala'n Bosch are the business for families planning long summer breaks, as well as couples looking for late sun-seeking deals. For a cheery atmosphere that'll suit everyone, the Hotel Sol Falco is hard to beat. Or why not enjoy self-catering holidays in Cala' Bosch at the beautiful Grupotel Cala Macarella Apartments? Or maybe the beachside Siesta Playa Apartments? They'll all appeal to twosomes and family groups.
Holidays in Cala'n Bosch also pass some wicked entertainments your way. Go shopping and sightseeing in nearby Cuidadela's atmospheric old town. Hit the waves on glass-bottomed boat trips. And after dark, enjoy romantic suppers or raise the roof at one of Cala'n Bosch's vibrant bars - they're all here for the taking.