| A sailing vacation in Mallorca and Menorca can easily | | | | wild birds such as the Egyptian vultures, booted |
| be found. For instance, when you are in Menorca, the | | | | eagles, hawks, and red kites. In this place, hundreds |
| Port of Mahon (which is the island's main port and | | | | of migrant birds occupy the sky with its bright and |
| capital city) can be used as a base. Menorca, also | | | | attractive feathers. The best time to watch birds is |
| spelled internationally as Minorca, is a Spanish island | | | | during the spring season - from the month of April to |
| located in the province of Baleares. Its land area of | | | | May. |
| approximately 271 square miles is the second largest | | | | Mallorca has many sheltered coves and picturesque |
| in the Balearic Islands. On the other hand, the island | | | | harbors which are well worth a visit, such as |
| of Mallorca, which is often spelled as "Majorca", can | | | | Andraitx, Pollensa and Alcudia. |
| also be used as a sailing charter. In particular, many | | | | The coast of the 'calas' ('coves') is to be found on |
| harbors in the city of Palma can be utilized. Mallorca is | | | | the south-east coast of Mallorca. This includes Porto |
| the largest island in Balearic. | | | | Colom which is the best natural harbor and anchorage |
| Sailing in Mallorca and Menorca and bird watching are | | | | in Mallorca and possibly in the whole of the Balearic |
| fun combination. There are thousand of birds that | | | | Islands. |
| either nests or migrate in Mallorca. These include the | | | | You can also visit the nature reserve of Cabrera |
| Marmora's Warbler, Scoop Owls, Moustached | | | | Island (you need a special permission for this) then |
| Warbler, Audouin's Gull, Eleonora's Falcon, and the | | | | continue up the east coast of Mallorca and sail across |
| Black Vulture. These birds are considered to be rare | | | | to Menorca where you can visit the nice harbor of |
| and can only be found in the country. Roughly around | | | | Mahon. |
| 200 species of birds called the island their home. The | | | | Ibiza and Formentera are only a days sailing away. |
| best place to watch birds is in Puerto Pollensa. This is | | | | Ibiza town offering culture and great night life, |
| because its area is close to to Albufuera marsh. | | | | contrasting with its neighbouring island of Formentera, |
| On the other hand, the island of Minorca has also a | | | | with its relaxed attitude and Caribbean style beaches. |
| lot of wildlife. Evidences of this include its densely | | | | A sailing vacation in Mallorca and Menorca is easy to |
| forested areas, flush vegetation, and affluent fauna. | | | | find. Port of Mahon in Menorca is the island's largest |
| About 15 percent of the whole island is covered with | | | | and capital city. On the other hand, the island of |
| trees and plants. In fact, there are more than | | | | Mallorca, which is commonly spelled as "Majorca", can |
| hundreds of plant species that can be found in | | | | also be used as an area port. In particular, many |
| Minorca. These include the capers, chamomile, prickly | | | | harbors in the city of Palma can be utilized. Aside |
| pears, wild fig, canes, rushes, and myrtle. Of the | | | | from having the most conducive harbors, the two |
| many trees in the area, most belong to the wild olive | | | | has also a lot of culture, tradition, and history. |
| tree. When it comes to animals, the island has plenty | | | | |