Santo Tomas Things To Do

Beaches
Holidays in Santo Tomas inevitably revolve around its two beaches. While a popular resort, it’s surprisingly easy to find space to yourself when you walk a little further along the narrow white-golden sands. Head west for the more secluded beaches of Sant Adeodato and Binigaus. Not every Santo Tomas holiday maker will be outgoing enough to head for the nudist beach that lies to the east of the resort, but a scenic walk along the cliff tops to the nearby town of Son Bou will give the more adventurous the opportunity to head for the beach and peel off.

Water sports and activities
Water sports usually play a part in Santo Tomas holidays. Whether a relaxing family holiday demands the leisurely waterborne pottering of a hired pedalo or the adrenaline rush of jet-skiing, something will entice you into the surf. Other water sports available at Santo Tomas include snorkelling, scuba diving, surfing, windsurfing, water-skiing and sailing. Boat trips are also possible, and there is plenty of walking, horse-riding and bird-watching to be done, tennis courts to book or golf in Son Par. If you holiday in Santo Tomas during July and August, you may catch the annual Fiesta of Sant Cristòfol in es Migjorn Gran and the Sant Martí festival in es Mercadal, and you could climb to the 354m peak of the only mountain in Menorca, Mount Toro. As well as offering spectacular views across the island, Toro is home to a 17th century Franciscan nunnery.

Eating and drinking
As a purpose-built resort Santo Tomas caters almost exclusively for the holiday-maker in search of rest and relaxation. Evening entertainment can be found at the town’s hotels; nightlife here is quite subdued, and Son Bou has the nearest nightclub. The promenade running directly behind the main Santo Tomas beach is lined with bars, cafes and family-friendly restaurants. Meals are inexpensive, and fish is freshly caught locally. Of course tourists in self-catering accommodation will find everything they need in the town’s supermarkets too.

Shopping
A holiday in Santo Tomas needn’t just be spent on the beach. The town itself is no shopping paradise, but the 20-mile trip back towards Menorca Airport only takes around half an hour and Mahon offers far greater shopping diversity, while Ciutadella to the west has plenty of shopping, nightlife and, as it dates back to Roman times, a surprising degree of history and culture.