What to Know in Menorca

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Communications: The international access code for Spain is +34. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country code (e.g. 0044 for the United Kingdom). Pay phones are either blue or green and accept either coins or phone cards, which are sold at post offices, tobacco shops, and newsagents. Three mobile phone operators provide thorough GSM 900/1800 coverage throughout the country. Email and internet access is available at internet cafes in most towns and resorts.

Tourist Information: (Informacio Turisticats): Tourism and tourist information offices can be found in all of the larger towns and resorts in Menorca. The tourist information offices offer a wide range of information, including free tourist maps of the island, information packs, current details of events in Menorca, and also details about the islands many attractions, including the stunning beaches.

Telephone Numbers of interest in Menorca: If you are calling from the UK, please remember to use the prefix for Spain (+34) before the number listed below:

Spanish Embassy, London, United Kingdom: +44 (0)20 7589 8989

British Embassy, Madrid, Spain: +34 91 700 8200
  
Public bodies in Menorca

Insular Council of Menorca - 971 356 050
Menorca Tourist Board - 971 362 377

Tourist Information Offices
•    Mahon - 971 355 952
•    Ciutadella - 971 382 693
•    Airport - 971 157 115

Emergencies (coordinates all services) - 112

National Police - 091

Medical Assistance in Menorca

Medical Assistance Centers
•    Mahon - 971 353 255
•    Ciutadella - 971 480 111
•    Alaior - 971 372 931
•    UVI mobile (emergencies/ambulances) - 061

Mahon Airport (MAH) – 971 157 000

Language: Although Castilian Spanish is the language mostly used, English, French and German are generally understood at most attractions, museums, hotels and restaurants that cater for visitors.  In smaller towns and villages a phrase book is a useful item to carry.

Currency: Spain's official currency is the Euro (EUR). One Euro is divided into 100 cents. Money can be exchanged at bureau de change and major hotels, but banks give the best rates. All major credit cards and travellers cheques are widely accepted at most restaurants, and shops. ATMs are widespread and are generally the cheapest and most convenient method of obtaining money.

Time Zone: One hour ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).

Electricity: 220 or 225 volts, 50Hz. European-style two-pin plugs are standard.

Health: There are no health risks associated with travelling to Menorca, and no vaccination certificates are required for entry. Spain has a reciprocal health agreement with most EU countries, including the UK, providing free emergency health care at State run hospitals. UK travelers should take a European Health Insurance Card (EHIC). Note that private clinics are not covered, and the scheme gives no entitlement to medical repatriation costs, nor does it cover ongoing illnesses of a non-urgent nature, so comprehensive travel insurance is advised.