You like sports with balls?
You’re on to a winner in Menorca.
There
are plenty of clubs and centres on the island where you can
whack a tennis ball, thwack a cricket ball, sink a hole in one, or bowl
a wood. Just take your pick, bat, racquet or club for whatever balls
you’re
in2.
Did
you know?
•
You will often see older Menorcan villagers enjoying a leisurely game
of Petanca. It is much like the French game of
Boules.
• Basketball is the number one
professional team sport in Menorca. The
Vive
Menorca team are stars of the National League.
•
Golf Son Parc is the only Meditterranean golf course to be loicated in
a
Unesco Biosphere Reserve. |
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Tips:
If cricket is your game then Menorca should be just your cup of tea as
it has its very own Cricket Ground at Sant Lluis complete with
Clubhouse and Bar. With weekly matches
throughout the summer, everyone is welcome.
You'll
find
tennis courts at public centres and clubs all around the island. Court
fees are very reasonable. Try those at Malbuger, Alaior, Sant Lluis
and at many hotels and resorts.
Some
good places to play...
Golf
Son Parc. A full 18 hole course in
beautiful natural surroundings - with driving
range, tennis courts, clubhouse, bar and restaurant. Tel: (34) 9711888
or visit: www.golfsonparc.com
The Menorca Bowls Club.
At S'algar, meets on Mondays and Wednesdays. Players and
beginners. Free
tuition
and woods hire. Call 971188210
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