DRIVING IN MENORCA

~ Drivers must be over 23 years of age and have 3 years driving experience.

~ An International Driving Licence is not required.

~ Drivers must ALWAYS carry their Driving Licence, Passport and details of where they are staying

~ Keep your Car Hire Documents in the car

~ Seat Belts are COMPULSORY for both Drivers and Passengers at all times

~ Children must be seated in the back of the car, preferably with an adult

~ It is forbidden to throw cigarette ends, or any object which may cause fires or other damage, onto the road or surrounding areas

~ It is forbidden to park on carriageways or the hard shoulder of main roads, except in emergencies

~ It is illegal to use a Mobile Telephone whilst driving

TRANSLATIONS:

~ ‘Carga y descarga’ followed by times, means that during the hours shown, the space may only be used for loading and unloading, but at other times may be used for parking

~ ‘Vado permanent’ – Gual permanent normally found on gates and garage doors means KEEP CLEAR.  It is a legal sign and should be strictly observed or your car could be towed away.  Also, be careful not to park where the pavement is painted red and white

~ ‘Ceda el paso’ means GIVE WAY

Many infringements carry ‘on the spot’ fines by the Traffic Police

LOCAL CUSTOMS:

~ FLASHING HEADLIGHTS – In Britain, another motorist flashing his headlights usually means he is giving you right of way, though it could be a warning.  In Menorca, flashing lights are ALWAYS a warning and must only be used with discretion.

~ RAISED LEFT HAND – If you see a motorcyclist or cyclist raise his left hand in front of you, this usually means that he is turning RIGHT, but take care as the rider may not be a local, in which case he may turn LEFT!

PETROL:

There are at present 3 Gasolineras in Mahon, 1 on the Sant Lluis road, 1 in Sant Lluis, 1 in Alaior, 1 at Es Mercadal, 1 on the Fornells road, 1 in Ferreries, 3 in the Ciutadella area and 1 double station between Mahon and Alaior.  These are all self-service only; you pay at the office

Lead-free Petrol (gasolina sin plomo) is available at all garages

SPEED LIMITS FOR CARS IN Km:

Major Roads & Dual Carriageways            90
Urban Streets                                                  50
Residential Areas                                           20

REMEMBER – Driving is on the RIGHT in Menorca!

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APPLIANCES

Instructions for operating all of the appliances detailed throughout this site are in the 'Tips for your Holiday' Guide available in the Duplex.

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GENERAL INFORMATION

TOURIST INFORMATION OFFICES:

Mahon:                     Sa Rovellada de Dalt, 24.  '  971 36 37 90
Ciutadella:               A Mobile Information Office parks in the Pza. del Borne each morning during the summer

POST:                                                                                           

The main Post Offices are in:

Mahon:                     Buen Aire 15. ' 971 35 66 29
Ciutadella:               Pza. Del Borne, 9. ' 971 38 00 81

Most Post Offices are open from 08.30 – 14.30 and there is also a Post Office
in each major town.

Stamps can also be bought at an Estanco (tobacconist).
Post Boxes are bright yellow and have the collection times on them.

CHEMISTS:

Farmacias are signified by a Green Cross.  They close at weekends, but there is always one on duty in each town.  See the rota on Chemists’ doorways.  Most resorts also have Chemists open during the tourist season.  The Pharmacists are usually very helpful and can even recommend products that are only available on prescription in the UK.

MEDICAL FACILITIES:

There are Medical Centres in every major resort as well as Mahon, Alaior and Ciutadella.

BANKS:

Open Monday to Saturday, 08.15 – 14.00, but in the Spring/Summer are closed on Saturdays.  The same applies to the Post Office Savings Bank.

There are Cash Points (ATMs) across the Island.

Many Banks have special exchange facilities in the tourist season.

BUSES:

There is a regular daily service from Sant Lluis to Mahon (except Sundays and Fiestas)

TELEPHONES:

There are telephone boxes all over the Island which take coins and phone cards as well as metered-phones in bars etc.
(UK Telephone Code:  44)

N.B.  All local calls made from UK mobiles must include the Country Code 00 34

CHURCHES:

There are Catholic Churches in every town and village and an Anglican Church in Es Castell that holds Services every Sunday.  ' 971 35 23 78

USEFUL TELEPHONE NUMBERS:

Airport:  971 15 70 00
Taxi: 971 36 71 11 (Fares are fixed by the Licensing Authority)
Emergencies:  Police - 112
                            Fire – 112
                            Ambulance - 112
British Consulate: Hon. Vice Consul, Cami Biniatap 30, Horizonte, '971 36 78 18

EMERGENCIES:

A local Villa Maintenance Company is available for you to contact should you have an emergency, details of which will be forwarded prior to arrival. Their contact details are also available in the 'Tips for your Holiday' guide in the apartment.

N.B.  All local calls made from UK mobiles must include the Country Code 00 34

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