Menorca information

Weather

Menorca enjoys Mediterranean weather, with mild winters and hot summers offering to those of you who wish to visit the area  the chance to do everything they can think of. During July and August, the weather is both hot and sunny and there are nearly 11 sunny  hours  each day  securing  the perfect tan for you and your companion! Undoubtedly  the  sunny, hot summer  months  tend  to attract the majority of visitors  as they  wish to enjoy the advantages of the beautiful sun. As a consequence the popularity of the  island  is not at such a high level during  November, December and January.Menorca has a truly Mediterranean climate, and averages 315 days of sunshine a year picturing the ultimate   holiday paradise. The average summer high temperature is around 30º, although this often rises in the middle of August. The winter is mild and often sunny, therefore the wettest months are from October to March.

Currency

  The use of Euro (EUR)  is widely spread  at the island of Menorca.

Code

The ccountry dialling code   is  +34  whilst the telephone area code is  97 .

Currency

 The local currency (since 1st February 2002) is the Euro, in common with all Euro-zone countries.

Banks

Do not worry about the bank system  of the island  as   you will find banks   open in the mornings, as well as a variety of  cash points (ATM's)   spread everywhere.  Visa and Mastercard are accepted throughout the island  ,  therefore  American Express and Diners Card are rarely useful.

Post

Although  you will   find  a post office in every  main town, open from: 9.00 - 13.30, the principle ones  are Maó: Buen Aire 15.  (Open from 9am to 9pm) and  Ciutadella: Plaza del Borne, 5.