FAQ about Menorca

FAQs about Menorca

What language is spoken in Menorca? 

There are two official languages in Menorca, Spanish and Menorquín.
Menorquín is a dialect of Catalan which includes English and French influences due to past British and French occupancy.

What is Menorca’s capital city?

Mahon is the capital of Menorca.

How many Menorca regions are there?

The country is divided in eight regions or municipalities, these include Ciutadella, Mahon, Alaior, Ferreries, Es Mercadal, Es Castell, Sant Lluís, Es Migjorn Gran.

What is the time zone?

Menorca is 1 hour ahead of GMT (Greenwich Mean Time).

Does Menorca have its own Flag?

Yes, the flag of Menorca features four horizontal lines of red on a yellow (gold) background. Based on the coat of arms of the Crown of Aragon along with the islands coat of arms.

What is the population in Menorca?

The population of Menorca is approximately 102,000.

How do I contact the British consulate?

There is no British consulate in Menorca. The consulate is in Majorca that governs Menorca.
For password replacement, emergency travel documents or emergency assistance contact them via the Gov.uk website or call on +34 93 366 6200

Important telephone numbers

Police, fire and ambulance        112
Medical emergencies                 061
Local Police                                  092
UK Consulate                               +34 93 366 6200

Electricity

Electric voltage in Menorca is 230V, the same as the UK.  Your electrical items will work in Menorca, but you will require an adapter. The standard UK plug and socket is the 3-pin Type G and the standard plug and socket in Menorca is the 2-pin Type F.
 
Tourist Information Offices

Mahon Centre Tourist InformationAddress: Carrer de Ses Moreres, 13, 07702 Mahon
Tel: +34 971 36 37 90

Mahon Port Tourist Information
Address: Moll de Llevant, 2, 07701 Mahon
Tel: +34 971 355 952

Ciutadella Tourist Information
Address: Plaça des Born, 15, 07760 Ciutadella
Tel: +34 971 38 37 24

Es Castell Tourist Information
Camí de les Escoles, 07720 Es Castell
Tel: +34 971 367 437

Ferreries Tourist Information
Geology Center, C/Mallorca, 2, 07750 Ferreries
Tel: +34 971 374 505

Airport Tourist Information
Located at arrivals, Mahon
Tel: +34 971 356 944
 
Entry requirements for Menorca
Travelling to Menorca, check out the current password requirements to ensure you holiday runs smoothly.

The passport requirements for Menorca require:

have a ‘date of issue’ less than 10 years before the date you arrive – if you renewed your passport before 1 October 2018, it may have a date of issue that is more than 10 years ago.

Passports take at least 3 weeks, longer if applying during holiday periods. You can however pay a premium if you need a passport urgently. A standard adult passport will cost you £94.50, if applying online otherwise its £107 using a paper form. The standard child passport will cost you £61.50, if applying online otherwise its £74 using a paper form.

You can pay a small fee at the post office who offer a service to double check your application.

If you need a passport quickly and within 3 weeks there is a service offered whereby you book an appointment at a passport customer service centre and you get your passport the same day or week. However, a word of warning during the holiday season you might find having to wait a week or more for an appointment. Passport customer services centre is in London, Liverpool, Peterborough, Glasgow, Newport, Belfast, and Durham.

For more information on how to get a passport urgently please visit the following website:
https://www.gov.uk/get-a-passport-urgently

For information on entry requirements please visit the following website:
https://www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice/spain/entry-requirements