Arenal d'en Castell – located on the north coast of Menorca

Arenal d'en Castell is a fairly lively resort that is popular with families and couples. People with difficulties walking may not enjoy the resort as some areas are fairly steep. The transfer time from this resort from Menorca airport is around 30-40 minutes meaning you have time to look at scenery and get a slight understanding of the location of your resort and your accommodation within the resort. The beach is very attractive with golden sands leading down to the crystal clear water. The beach is very long with plenty of space for sun loungers and parasols. In the summer months, these go very quickly so it is a good idea to get there early if you want a lounger. The beaches all have warning flags so you know whether or not it is safe to swim as well. You will find a wide range of hotels and apartments in Arenal d\'en Castell that range from 2-4-stars. They give you all of the facilities that you need and are all from the budget to the mid price range.

Arenal d\'en Castell – brilliant coastal walks to go on

Arenal d\'en Castell is very scenic and many people can enjoy some coastal walks or walks around the town. In some areas, the resort is quite steep so it is also a good way to keep fit. A trip up to the cliffs that surround the bay is well worth doing as it gives you some spectacular views of the resort. You will find plenty of water sports to try at the beach. Windsurfers in particular enjoy the resort as it does get very windy at times. As well as this, you will find water-skiing, jet-skiing, scuba diving, snorkelling, surfing and sailing. There are also pedalloes for you to take out. The capital of Menorca, Mahon, is only 20 minutes away and will give you the chance to shop, try other water sports or go sightseeing. If you enjoy golf, then a short walk to Son Parc will take you to the only golf course on the island.

Arenal d\'en Castell – wide selection of restaurants to choose from

Arenal d\'en Castell has many restaurants offering the local Spanish cuisine, Tapas and seafood. You may also find a few others such as Italian. Chips are actually a favourite in the resort and are available with most meals. The restaurants are good and are generally affordable. There are several late night bars in the resort that tend to be lively with music and entertainment. Many of the hotels also offer there own forms of entertainment with shows and music. There is a selection of shops in Arenal d\'en Castell where you will find souvenirs, clothing and jewellery. If you want to do some serious shopping then head to Mahon for both designer and non-designer clothing, leather goods, bags, shoes, jewellery, souvenirs and other crafts. The public transport is fairly good with buses travelling in and around the resort. Buses take you to Mahon where you can then find other buses and taxis to take you to other areas if you wish.

Arenal d\'en Castell – clear, sunny skies for the majority of the year

Arenal d\'en Castell is generally not too cold or too hot at any time. Temperatures in the resort tend to remain at comfortable levels. During the peak summer months, it is guaranteed that you will spend the day surrounded by clear blue skies and sunshine, however in the winter months, you may see some slight rainfall and feel a stronger coastal breeze. The sun still shines although only for around 5 hours, compared to 11 hours in the summer. Summer temperatures have been known to reach 30°C, particularly in August. Water temperatures tend to also be quite warm in the summer, making it perfect for all of the water sports that go on. November sees that start of the rainfall, with temperatures decreasing to between 15 and 18°C. Although there is more rainfall in the winter, it is still not excessive.

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