A quiet white washed town, situated almost in the centre of Menorca and overshadowed to the east by Monte Torro, the island's highest 'mountain'. It was originally founded in the fourteenth century and is surrounded by some of the best agricultural land on the island. However although farming is still important to the town, it is now better known for the pastries and biscuits which are made locally and for the typically Menorquins sandal, abarcas. Visible on feet all over the island, the uppers are made of cow hide and the soles from recycled car tyres - guaranteed by the manufacturers for 50,000 km!
If you're seeking a slice of traditional island life, holidays in Es Mercadal will suit you to a T. Sitting at the foot of Menorca's highest mountain Monte Toro, you can't help but fall into step with the slow pace of the locals in this sleepy whitewashed town. If you've come to simply unwind and shake off life's every day stresses, spend your days here popping into the sprinkling of shops as you stroll along the main street, Carrer Major, which is laced with bottle-green shuttered houses. And by night, take your pick from the handful of white stucco tavernas serving Menorcan specialities and the odd bistro with a more internationally flavoured menu. Of course, if you want to explore, you couldn't be better places on Es Mercadal holidays as you're right at the heart of the island.
The icing on your holiday cake could well be the Hostal Jeni. An attractive apricot-coloured hotel, with a modern decor and comfortable, contemporary-style bedrooms, you'll be made to feel welcome from the moment you arrive here. And with a peaceful pool for those days when you simply want to soak up the sun, what more could you want?
Whether you're after late deals to Es Mercadal or you're planning your summer escape to the sun - come and get acquainted with this Menorcan gem.