This small island is packed not only with pre-history, but also more than its fair share of modern history. The Romans were succeeded by the Moors as occupiers for several hundred years

Spain controlled the island after the departure of the Moors, principally through the House of Aragon. The island was invaded and desecrated by Moslem pirates in revenge against the Pope’s navies. The legendary Barbarossa sacked Mahón (the capital) and 20 or so years later Turkish pirates decimated Ciutadella

The British became the next occupiers during the late 17th century, drawn to Mahón’s magnificent and safe natural harbour because of the increasing British trade in the Mediterranean.

The French occupied the island for a relatively short period during which they built the town of San Luis and then the British returned before handing the island back to Spain in 1802.

Menorca offers probably the best diving of all three Balearic Islands.  

Menorca has more ancient remains than any other Mediterranean island - burial mounds, villages, places of worship, strange T-shaped rock constructions reminiscent of Stonehenge. During the Roman occupation of the island, the Menorquins were the most renowned stone throwers in the known world and were recruited to serve with the Roman legions. 

In more recent times the abundant supply of natural stone was used to create more dry stonewalls per hectare than are to be found anywhere else in the world. And that skill still remains as the visitor can see immaculate repairs being made to damaged walls.

MALAKOFF WRECK - Ocean going French-owned Cargo Steamer (1929).  Sitting upright on a sandy bottom she forms a fully colonised artificial reef, some 105m long.  This wreck is home to huge morays and scorpionfish as well as attracting many deep-water pelagics, such as barracuda, dentex, gilthead bream, triggerfish and John Dory.  The fish life on her is outstanding, and this is one of the best dives in Menorca.  The Malakoff wreck is for experienced divers, but the cave system at Pont d'En Gil is magnificent and if you only do one dive on your trip, this is the one to dive. 

Pont d’En Gil Cavern - Certainly the best Cavern Dive (220m long) in the Balearic Islands.  Suitable for almost all divers, as there are few places where daylight cannot be seen or there isn’t a breathable supply of fresh air, giving people a chance to experience something very special.  Filled with a stunning display of stalagmites, stalactites, and cascades, this cavern is a geological masterpiece.  This dive is a must.