Menorca has been a Biosphere Reserve since 1993 and most of its territory is unspoilt and protected. As a result, the island is the ideal place to get away from it all and immerse yourself in nature thanks to its extensive network of hiking and cycling routes or to get involved in activities at sea, such as kayaking, snorkelling or sailing. Menorca also boasts a wealth of impressive archaeological sites and an excellent gastronomy that preserves the flavour of the civilisations that have inhabited the island throughout history. Menorca is also a Starlight Reserve: its clean, clear atmosphere and low level of light pollution make it an excellent place for astronomical observations.