Is Menorca safe?
Very safe, with low crime. Heat, rough sea on cliffs, and driving narrow roads are bigger concerns than people.
Key facts
- SoloSquare safety rating: 5/5, very safe.
- US travel advisory: Level 2: Exercise increased caution, updated 2025-05-11.
- Homicide rate in Spain: 0.7 per 100,000 people (2023, UNODC via World Bank).
- Road deaths in Spain: 3.9 per 100,000 people a year (2019, WHO).
- Emergency numbers: Police 091 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
Safety in Menorca at a glance
| What to expect | |
|---|---|
| Overall | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Crime | Occasional theft from cars at beach car parks and unlocked rental homes; violent crime against visitors is rare. |
| At night | Quiet and safe. Both towns have lively harbour bars in summer, and almost nothing is open in winter. Buses stop early. |
| Solo women | Very comfortable for solo women. Rural roads and empty beaches at night are the only places for care. |
| Other risks | Strong sun and heat in July–August; Wildfires in dry summers; Sea urchins and jellyfish on rocky coves |
Scams, areas and local laws
Common scams
- Phantom 'deposit' charges on holiday rentals; book through trusted platforms
- Unlocked hire cars at beach car parks targeted by thieves
Take care
- Cliff-jumping and rocky coves in swell
- Narrow country roads: cyclists and tourists in rental cars
Calmer areas to stay
Laws visitors break by accident
- Drinking alcohol in the street is banned in many cities, with on-the-spot fines.
- Wearing swimwear or going shirtless away from the beach is fined in Barcelona and many resorts.
- Police can ask for photo ID at any time and hold you until it's confirmed; carry it.
How Menorca compares in Spain
| Place | Safety |
|---|---|
| San Sebastián | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Bilbao | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Córdoba | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Menorca | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Toledo | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Santiago de Compostela | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Salamanca | 5/5 · Very safe |
| Barcelona | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Madrid | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Seville | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Valencia | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Málaga | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Mallorca | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Ibiza | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Tenerife | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Gran Canaria | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Granada | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Palma | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Las Palmas | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Lanzarote | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Alicante | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Fuerteventura | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Marbella | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Cádiz | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Benidorm | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Maspalomas | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
| Sitges | 4/5 · Safe with normal care |
Quick answers
Is Menorca safe for solo female travelers?
Very comfortable for solo women. Rural roads and empty beaches at night are the only places for care.
Is Menorca safe at night?
Quiet and safe. Both towns have lively harbour bars in summer, and almost nothing is open in winter. Buses stop early.
What is the crime rate in Menorca?
Occasional theft from cars at beach car parks and unlocked rental homes; violent crime against visitors is rare. Nationally, Spain records 0.7 homicides per 100,000 people a year (2023).
What number do I call in an emergency in Menorca?
Police 091 · Ambulance 112 · Fire 112 · All emergencies 112.
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Sources
- US State Department travel advisory
- Menorca Airport (Aena)
- TIB Mallorca/Menorca buses
- Baleària ferries
- Menorca tourism
- World Bank: intentional homicides (UNODC)
- World Bank: road traffic deaths (WHO)
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