I have lived on the beautiful island of Menorca for about 14 years. 

When I first came here it was only supposed to be for a few months to work the summer season. This island though has an effect that when you visit once you just keep coming back. I came for a second summer and ended up staying throughout the year. 

Menorca is very much a seasonal place with most of its coastal resorts and businesses closing in the winter, but this actually gave me the opportunity to get to know the real Menorca and the locals. It was out of season I actually really started to learn Spanish by simply talking to people. 

Menorca has lot to offer in terms of nature and wildlife. It boasts around 130 beaches (which I am slowly making my way through). Some are in resorts and have restaurants on the sea front but my favourites are the unspoilt beaches with no facilities at all, and many you have to walk quite a way to get to. The Island has a bridal path "Cami de Cavalls" which can be accessed by foot, bike or horseback and you can explore the whole island and see places you would only see on a postcard. Menorca was declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1993 and is very well protected. 

The island still adheres to many old traditions; from making the famous Menorcan sandals, producing local gin, serving traditional dishes and celebrating the Patron Saint of every town throughout the summer with its Fiestas where Menorcan horses appear and dance to music while the locals drink "pomada" (locally made gin and bitter lemon).  

The towns and villages have a real feel of community. The locals are very social and are always enjoying locally organised events, concerts and evening markets.

Although the island is small there is always a new place to discover and more importantly to photograph!