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A turning just outside Alaior eventually leads down through a small tunnel cut into the rocky hillside. A spectacular view opens up of the resort of Son Bou and its magnificent beach, which as it stretches for about 3km, makes it the longest beach on Menorca.
The sands slope gently down into clear blue waters, which on calm days offer excellent bathing and water sport facilities. The usual sun beds and umbrellas are available to hire, as well as pedaloes; while water-skiing, jet skiing and windsurfing are waiting for the more adventurous. Beach bars are on hand to satisfy any immediate refreshment requirements and there is a Red Cross centre above which flies a red flag should bathing not be safe.
Son Bou offers a wide selection of bars, restaurants and shops, catering for all tastes and requirements. The more notable venues include Discoteca Son Bou which has DJs from the UK as well as unforgettable foam parties; and also Bou Hai -the tropical Hawaiian bar where exotic fruit cocktails are served by the staff on roller-skates!
At the eastern end of the resort is the headland Cap de Penyes, which is honeycombed with caves - a typical village, which would have been hollowed out of the hillside before concrete was invented. And for those interested in wildlife, the beach as it progresses further west, becomes wilder, quieter and backed by marshland - home to a thriving bird population.
Information kindly provided by www.menorcatravel.co.uk
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