1. What are the characteristics of this type of tourism?
If
you like practicing sport, Menorca is your place. The sea offers a
range of options, from bathing in any of the island’s coves, to
windsurfing, sailing, waterskiing, scuba diving or fishing. The most
important ports along the coast are Mahón, Fornells, Ciutadella, Addaia
and Cala’n Bosch.
On
land you can also enjoy the unique hiking routes, whether on foot, on a
cycling tour or on horseback. Horse riding is an activity that is
offered in all of the riding centres and clubs on the island, which are
concentrated particularly in Mahón, Ferreries and Ciutadella. The
island’s equestrian routes are of particular interest, specially the
Camí de Cavalls (Horses’ Path)
If
you are decided to combine three sports, join the triathlon and you
will be able to swim 1.9 kilometers, cycle your bike for 90 kilometers
and run 21 kilometers.
2. What should there be in the bag of the traveller performing this trip?
You
will need two pairs of trainers, ones for running, and the other ones
to for cycling; you will also need special swimming trunks. Using this
special equipment, you will be able to swim, run and ride a bike without
problems. Obviously you need your own bike.
3. How can transportation be provided for this trip?
If
you want to do the triathlon, you can go there by bus (if you arrive by
plane there is a bus every 30 minutes from the airport to the bus
station, and there you can take a bus to Fornells; check your timetable
at www.tib.caib.es before
leaving) or, if you prefer it, you can hire a car, but it is going to
be more expensive. Another possibility is going there riding a bike. In
that way, you are going to train, but you are going to be tired for the
triathlon.
Another possibility is coming by boat and bringing your own car. It’s the best place to know the island. Transmediterranea have got special offers for people taking part in the triathlon (www.transmediterranea.es)
4. Where can the traveller accommodate during this trip?
The
traveller can accommodate in a hotel or, if he stays more days, he can
hire a villa near the beach. It's better to stay near Fornells, because
it is the place where the triathlon is celebrated. If it's not possible,
Menorca is small, so the distance isn't too long.
Some
hotels offer special prizes for triathletes. For example, you can get
an apartment for three people in Playas de Fornells from 26 euros/night (www.menorcate.com).
5. How long does this trip last? (Minimum time -day)
You
have to be there at least 3 days. The race takes you 2 days, but, the
day before starting the race, you have to be there to get your material
and to accredit and register yourself. Finally, at the third day, you
also have to be there because the winners of the race will get the
prizes. So, you have to be there at least 3 days.
6. How much money is needed for this trip? (minimum)
The
300 first people that will inscribe in the race, will have better
prices. If you are one of those 300 people, you will only need 125 euros
if you participate individually. But, if you are not one of those 300
people, you will need at least 150 euros to participate individually. If
you are a group of 3 people, you will have to bring minimum 140 euros
for the entire group if you're one of the 300 people. If you're not, it
doesn't matter, you will need 170 euros.
7. Why should a traveller do this trip? What will the traveller’s benefit be?
Menorca,
UNESCO Biosphere Reserve is a location in the Mediterranean Sea where
to enjoy nature, adventure and sport. It’s the perfect place to practice
some sport. Discover Menorca, it’s unique.
By: David Caules, Mustapha Bouskla and Manel Triay
