Cala N Porter Holidays

Cala n Porter is actually the first tourist resort to be established on the entire island of Menorca, though it has legends to rival those of the ancient towns. One of the most fascinating aspects of Cala n Porter's town history is the story behind the Coves of Xoroi.

Allegedly, these caves are named after a mysterious man named Xoroi, a pirate who came from the sea and found refuge in the coves. After his arrival, the houses in the countryside were burgled, while later on a woman went missing. 10 years on, a blanket of snow meant that footprints could be seen leading to the coves, so local men went their and found Xoroi, the missing girl- and three children. Xoroi, on being found, threw himself into the sea, as did one of his sons. His wife and their remaining children were transported to Alaoir, deeply upset, where their descendants are rumoured to live until this day.

You'll want to explore the culture of Menorca as much as you can when you visit, and Cala n Porter certainly offers you the opportunities to do so. For great gifts and food, head to Calle Comera in the municipality of Alaoir, where there's a market, open from around 8am until 1pm every Thursday of the year selling food and handicrafts. Animal lovers will also want to visit British owned and run Stables Farm riding school, which is 7 kilometres outside of Cala n Porter in Sant Climent.

From Cala n Porter, you'll also be able to view Mount Toro, which at 354 metres high, is the highest point of the island, and home to the 17th Century Sanctuary of the Mare de Deu del Toro, which is well worth a visit. If you're planning a visit outside of summer, Cala n Porter holds its own festival to celebrate the town on the 19th to the 20th, featuring parades, music, good food and lots of drink!

Because the bus service stops to Mahon in the early evening, if you want a really wild night out you might want to stay over there, but if you're content to stay local then Cala n Porter has more than enough to entertain you. Your hotel will of course provide evening entertainment, but should you wish to venture out then it's well worth heading down to the beach, where restaurants and bars sit and face the open sea. With good traditional food and music on offer, this is a really great evening for families especially, though it should amuse those of all ages.

For those who want to enjoy something a bit more unusual, then head to the The Coves of Xoroi! As a bar by day, and a disco by night, this amazing and unusual venue, open until 1am, should provide partygoers with a great night out, and something to tell their friends about when they get home too! Nearby Son Bou is well worth a trip for a night out on the town.