Cliffs, caves, wetlands, lagoons, mudflats, dunes, beaches and islets. The full spectrum of habitats are found on Menorca, a paradise of environmental diversity.

One of the most important features of the landscape is found in the south of the island.  Spectacular for their shape and size and the remarkable flora and fauna they support, a stretch of over 35 unique cliffs provide habitat for more than 220 wildlife species, 26 of which are indigenous. Marine birds and birds of prey all find place to build their nests amongst the cliffs.

Menorca has over fifty land caves and tens of sub-aqua caves found both in the north and the south of the island. Here small species of animals especially adapted to the caves' dark and otherwise lifeless environments find their home.

Ponds, marshes and lagoons are found all over the island and host a truly diverse fauna and flora. Of particular interest are the itineraries of the albufera de Es Grau natural park with its abundance of indigenous species of prickly shrubs, the Mediterranean 'maquia', birds of prey and sea birds.

The islets are various and are found all around the coast of the island. Because of the absence of human settlement they all enjoy high levels of natural preservation and are an important source of wildlife, providing havens for rare types of lizards and important colonies of marine birds.

Menorca has a total of eight well-established dune systems, seven on the north coast and one on the south. There are other of smaller dimensions, too, all of which are exceptionally well-kept.

The southern stretch of the island is dotted with coves of crystal clear water and sandy beaches. The quality of the coastline is due to the profuse Posidonia Oceanica  whose survival has come to be considered as a key measure of conservation effectiveness.

Menorca's rocky coastline offers shelter for a diverse and rich vegetation, areas which support, too, some of the island's most important birds of prey and colonies of sea birds.

The Posidonia is a plant with leaves, flowers and fruits.   In ways it is just like a plant we would find in woods and gardens though with one big difference: it is a sea plant and can flourish anywhere from the sea surface to a depth of fifty meters where photosynthesis can still occur. The formations of the Posidonia constitute probably the most important ecosystem in the Mediterranean and as are important to marine life as the woods and forests are to terrestrial ecosystems. They protect the coastline, act as huge natural filters and provide food, habitat and refuge for a variety of marine life.

Menorca has numerous natural beauty spots which, because of their fragile nature, are now protected areas. Though access is restricted, respectful visitors are welcome to enjoy what we hope to be a fine legacy for future generations.