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There are two official languages in Menorca: Spanish and Catalan. Catalan is spoken from Andorra to Valencia, as well as on the Balearic Islands. Menorquí is a dialect of Catalan and includes words of French and Arabic origin. No one expects visitors to learn Catalan, let alone Menorquí, and any Spanish you may learn is readily understood on Menorca. Many people in the main resorts and large hotels speak English, German and other languages but this may not be the case in small villages and in the countryside. See ssss1 for basic phrases and useful words in English, Spanish and Catalan and Appendix C for a topographical glossary for use with maps.

Money

The Euro is the currency of Menorca. Large denomination Euro notes are difficult to use for small purchases, so avoid the €500 and €200 notes altogether, and avoid the €100 notes if you can. The smaller denominations, €50, €20, €10 and €5, are fine. Coins come in €2 and €1. Small denomination coins come in values of 50c, 20c, 10c, 5c, 2c and 1c. Carry small change for use on the buses. Banks and ATMs are mentioned in route descriptions if further supplies of cash are needed. Many accommodation providers will accept major credit and debit cards, as will large supermarkets; however, small bars, shops and cafés deal only in cash.