Illa del Rei and its 18th-century hospital buildings in Maó harbour

6 of the best · Menorca, Spain

What’s New in Menorca: Art, Heritage, Hotels and Routes

An art centre in a restored naval hospital, a new World Heritage listing, the island’s first Gran Lujo hotel, a re-routed coastal path and a new route from Belgrade: status, not prices.

Our 6 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026

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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Menorca.

  1. Inscribed 2023

    Talayotic Menorca on the World Heritage List (2023)

    Menorca·World Heritage

    The island’s prehistoric sites joined UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2023, as nine component parts.

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  2. Open

    Hauser & Wirth Menorca (open since 2021)

    Illa del Rei, Maó·Art centre

    A naval hospital’s 18th-century outbuildings on Illa del Rei, restored as an art centre that opened in 2021.

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Opened and inscribed.

  1. Open

    Hauser & Wirth Menorca (open since 2021)

    Illa del Rei, Maó·Art centre

    A naval hospital’s 18th-century outbuildings on Illa del Rei, restored as an art centre that opened in 2021.

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  2. Inscribed 2023

    Talayotic Menorca on the World Heritage List (2023)

    Menorca·World Heritage

    The island’s prehistoric sites joined UNESCO’s World Heritage List in 2023, as nine component parts.

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Hotels 1

Open.

  1. Open

    Villa Le Blanc Gran Meliá (open)

    Santo Tomás·Hotel

    In Meliá’s words, the first Gran Lujo hotel in Menorca, on the beach at Santo Tomás.

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Paths, routes and borders 3

Rules and routes that affect your trip.

  1. Announced for 2027

    Air Serbia: Belgrade–Menorca (from 2027)

    Menorca Airport·New route

    Air Serbia has announced a route between Belgrade and Menorca from 2027; bookings are not open yet.

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  2. Initially approved, March 2026

    Camí de Cavalls at Addaia (re-routing)

    Es Mercadal·Path

    A stretch of the coastal path near the Salines d’Addaia is being moved away from the wetland.

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  3. In operation

    The EU Entry/Exit System (in operation)

    Menorca Airport·Border system

    Non-EU visitors are registered at the border by the EU’s Entry/Exit System, in operation since 12 October 2025.

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