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Menorca airport -- Turism

Menorca is a splendid open-air museum, rich in diverse prehistoric monuments. Recent discoveries in sa Cova des Càrritx and sa Cova des Mussol have allowed the presence of humans to be dated back to about 2000 B.C., or 4,000 years ago, with the era of greatest population during the Bronze and Iron Ages. The monuments scattered over the island, including a very special type, confirm this: the taula (table), gigantic T's, which still arouse impassioned debate over their meaning. The megalithic tombs, the long caves, and the naviform dwellings are from the pretalayotic era, while the taules, settlement walls, and necropolises with caves dug into the rocks were created in the talayotic. The final part of this stage shows significant influence from Punic culture.

In 123 B.C. the Roman consul Quintus Caecilius Metellus landed on Menorca, taking the precaution of cladding his ships in leather armour to avoid damage by stones shot by the island's slingers. Menorca became known as Balearis Minor or Minorica, while Maghen (Maó), turned into Mago, or Municipium Flavianum Magontanum in full. The small town of Sanisera (Sanitja), mentioned by Pliny, in the northern part of the island, and Jamma (Ciutadella) were also Roman settlements. The mark left by the Romans may be seen in the pavements, mosaics, inscriptions, figurines, coins, and open-air burial niches cut out of the rock. The Christianisation of the island produced an exceptional document: the letter of Bishop Severian, written in February 417, found by Cardinal Baronius in the Vatican Library and included in the Annali Ecclesiastici as an 'outstanding monument of Christian antiquity.' The splendour of early Christianity in Menorca shines in the Palaeochristian basilicas of Son Bou, Fornàs de Torelló, Port de Fornells, and Illa del Rei (Maó)

Hotels

Best Western Arosa
Salud, 21 (gran Via, 29)
28013 Madrid

     



The Hotel Best Western Arosa, recently renovated in the year 2002, is
located in the most central zone of Madrid, right in the centre of Gran Via Avenue, the principal shopping, historic and tourist area of the city, with the maximum facilities for parking and access.
With the elegance of a modern and functional decor, as well as a friendly and welcoming atmosphere it is the best choice for business people and those who travel for pleasure..

H10 Universitat
Ronda Universitat, 21
08007 Barcelona
     



Fully restored XIX Century building in the centre of Barcelona, beside Las Ramblas and Plaça Catalunya. Offering 94 rooms with all comforts and amenities. Specific areas for meetings, leisure and relax are also available. Good selection of national and international press..

Melia Avenida de America
Juan Ignacio Luca de Tena, 36
28027 Madrid

     



Welcome to the Meliá Avenida América Hotel, located in the largest area of business activities in Madrid, between tha aiport and the Castellana Avenue and very closed to the "Juan Carlos I" Fairgrounf, the hotel benefits from its strategic location. Equiped to the highest level. The Hotel has 30 meeting rooms with capacity for 1.500 people (7.000 m2)..

Golf courses

Golfclub Mijas
Urbanización Mijas Golf, Carretera Vieja de Coín, km. 3,5
29649 Fuengirola (Málaga)
Tel. +34 952476843 / Fax: +34 952467943

holes: 18
par: 71


Designed by Robert Trent Senior, the main feature which distinguishes this course from The Lakes is the abundance of trees - hence the name - and its smaller size, as well as fewer water hazards. The greens are smaller, undulating and well defended. Although both are the work of the same designer, there is no doubt there are interesting contrasts between the two courses: if Los Lagos are based on hazards of water and sand, Los Olivos is strategic narrow tree lined fairways and elevated greens.

With its 6,367 metres, this course is the longer of the two which comprise of Mijas Golf. Designed by Robert Trent Jones Senior, Los Lagos is a ground course with wide fairways and a few forest trees obstacles, but is defended by many bunkers and nine lakes, from which the course gets its name and which easily trap the ball. It is a course with soft movement and large greens. It could be said that the American designer wanted to present a course especially for amateurs, but at the same time, it can present a challenge for the best players.
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La Duquesa Golf & Country Club
Urbanización El Hacho
29691 Manilva (Málaga)
Tel. +34 952890725 / Fax: +34 952890725

holes: 18
par: 72


Designed by Robert Trent Jones and established in 1985, La Duquesa winds round El Hacho beacon hill with magnificent views over the Mediterranean, Gibraltar and to Africa. The demanding course requires accurate driving and concentration. The 8th par 3 is only 125m long but has a drop of 30m! The course has good practice facilities and lessons for all standards of players can be arranged. There is also a Gym, Snooker, Sauna, Jacuzzi, Tennis and Squash courts that can all be used for a small charge..