Bullet points -
The resort was noticeably quiet again but no more so than it was in the last week of June , first week July.
Sea was much warmer which is normal for this time and no sign of Jellies.
Beach was popular but not packed. Naturists still creeping further East on beach though. Go on from car park end, past the ducks and immediatley play 'spot the Willie'. Doesn't bother us but be aware if you have not been before. We did hear some people complaining that there should be some sort of designated demarcation area beyond which you could expect this and that the golden mile was turning into the golden 'pile'. Enough said!
Bouncy castle was taken down 22/9/14. Didn't see many on it but that was probably due to most of those who should be at school were actually at school back in UK. Looked fun but a personally unwanted eyesore nevertheless.
Weather changed around 22/9/14 but although we had some thunder etc and rain it was the usual downpour then quickly cleared. Evenings were still warm. More so than previous years at this time. Mozzies had a go too which they did not in June.
No change restaurant wise. Had another couple of excellent curries at Bonni Spice, Andres excellent. Did try the Italian Allessandros (spell?) for the first time. Not impressed. May have been us but daughter also went seperately and thought the same. Standard of food only commensurate with price paid, which to be fair was not a lot. Will give them a second chance later as others have rated it well and it also one of the more popular places to eat. Still some empty premises that need to be occupied and which make the centre look a tad derilict in places which is a shame.
Have to mention again the Red Arrows display over Mahon. Almost 30 mins of awesome flying which can be viewed easily from any one of a number of great vantage points around the harbour all of which are 'free to view' if desired.
Local supermarkets running stocks down. Go to Alaior or similar if you have a car. Fully stocked and much cheaper of course. Some 'bargains' to be had in Pounou etc and even the touristy shops had some discounts which is unusual on resort.
Particularly good time of year to watch the birds flocking on the wetland every evening.
All in all we actually prefer this time of year to earlier. It was however noticeably hotter / humid for the most part until the rain eventually kicked in. Lots to be said though for the saying that the weather turns after the second week in September.
). There was plenty of free Wi-Fi about this year during the summer, but I think at Christmas it'll be a different matter.