| Yacht charter is quickly gaining popularity in many | | | | relaxation and exploration. The yacht itself has |
| areas, as travelers look to escape the traditional | | | | snorkelling equipment available, but can also arrange it |
| touristy beaches, and get that one bit further into the | | | | so that a fully qualified private diving instructor (PADI) is |
| world of relaxation and true escape. We looked at | | | | there for deep sea diving. Sail for a couple of hours |
| Yacht Charter trips and Yacht / Boat hires in Menorca, | | | | and you're bound to find a new location to explore. |
| and discovered that it is truly a sailor's paradise. | | | | With yacht charter holidays, many companies such as |
| As the northern most Balearic Island, the coastline is | | | | Go Nautic (who specialise in Menorca sailing holidays) |
| beautiful, lined with clear water coves and the whitest | | | | insist that you plan your day according to your wishes, |
| of beaches. With the nearest main city being 150 miles | | | | and do not push pre-planned itineraries. However they |
| away, Barcelona, the yacht can be a true experience | | | | do keep you informed on weather conditions and any |
| of relaxation. We decided on a weekly yacht charter | | | | changes that may be necessary. Should you want to |
| trip, which gave us ample time to discover the island. | | | | get off the yacht though; many local towns around the |
| During the first couple of days, we anchored in various | | | | coastline have restaurants providing the finest in local |
| sea covers and took many a swims in the warm | | | | cuisine, and a more country-esque vibe. Climate is |
| water. We worked on sun tans, and unwinded | | | | usually a sure shot, as sunshine is abundant. |
| properly. Later on in the week we decided to get | | | | Temperatures range from 15 Celsius in the winter, to |
| energetic and eager to see what awaits deep within | | | | about 20-25 in the spring and autumn, while touching |
| the Mediterranean Sea. Diving and Snorkeling | | | | the 30's in the summer. With light winds generally, the |
| packages are included on many yacht charters, and | | | | conditions are usually just right for sailing. Sea |
| this one was no exception. We were able to watch | | | | temperature itself gets quite warm too, hitting 30 |
| the colourful fish as they swim around the boat, with | | | | degrees Celsius in late summer. |
| moments that we wished we could catch on some | | | | For those who would like a longer and even more |
| sort of underwater camera. Lastly, we finished off the | | | | interesting charter, you can sail over to Mallorca, and |
| next to last day with a climbing session off one of | | | | visit the rest of the Balearic Islands. But there's nothing |
| Menorca's scenic cliffs. | | | | wrong with staying put and letting the days drift by. |
| All around it was the right combination of rest, | | | | |