Punta Nati lighthouse This lighthouse stands on the cliffs of Punta Nati in the far north-west of Menorca, 6 km from Ciutadella. The lighthouse Punta Nati lighthouse consists of two detached rectangular buildings and a 19-m high tower with a hexagonal base. It stands 42 m above sea level and flashes in groups of three and then one every 20 seconds. Its lamp can be seen 16 … [Read more...]
Binitord
The Binitord bodega The Binitord bodega, built in a disused quarry, was designed to have the least-possible impact on the landscape The vineyard This vineyard is located in the Binitord estate, 6 km south of the town of Ciutadella. The terrain is calcareous-clayey and in all there are 4,5 ha of vines growing Merlot, Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Tempranillo, Chardonnay, … [Read more...]
The Naveta des Tudons
The Naveta des Tudons is the most emblematic megalithic monument of Menorca. Is a pre-Talaiotic funeral building in use from 1200 to 750 BC. The name naveta’– or ‘little boat’ in Catalan – comes from the fact that this building resembles an upside-down boat. The Naveta des Tudons is a pre-Talaiotic funeral building in use from 1200 to 750 BC. It consists of a … [Read more...]
Cala Macarella
Snorkeling in Cala Macarella beach The cliffs that plunge into the sea of the east end of the cove, with its caves and smaller cavities, is the corner more attractive for snorkelingof Cala Macarella. The cove The beach at Macarella is a good example of the typical beaches along the southern coast of Menorca: white sands, turquoise-blue waters, tall limestone cliffs and … [Read more...]
Cala Morell necropolis
Cala Morell necropolis A group of 14 burial chambers hewn from the bare rock that were used from the pre-Talaiotic period up to the second century AD. The necropolis This spectacular necropolis with 14 burial chambers hewn from the bare rock is to be found in a small gully just before Cala Morell to the north of Ciutadella. This cemetery was active from the pre-Talaiotic … [Read more...]
Cala Morell
Snorkeling in Cala Morell beach In Cala Morell you can enjoy snorkel becouse of the shallow depth of the seabed and its calm and clear waters. Cala Morell beach Cala Morell is on the north coast of Menorca, some 11 km from Ciutadella. This is the name given to the cove and the small beach lying within the residential area that has sprung up around it. This bay is shaped … [Read more...]
Torrellafuda
Torrellafuda talaiotic village Torrellafuda is a small Talaiotic site near Ciutadella with unrestricted access that stands in a shady old wild-olive grove. The Torrellafuda magalithic village You will find the remains as soon as you begin to walk along the access track: first you come to the burial chambers and then you walk right around the talaiot. Behind, you will find … [Read more...]
Artrutx lighthouse
Artrutx lighthouse The Artutrx lighthouse stands on the eponymous headland in the far south-west of Menorca, 7 km from Ciutadella. A good point to enjoy summer sunsets. The lighthouse The Artrutx lighthouse and that of Capdepera in Mallorca watch over the strait that separates the two largest Balearic Islands. It flashes in groups of three every 10 seconds and stands 45 m … [Read more...]
Son Catlar
Son Catlar talaiotic village The site of Son Catlar is of great interest as the only Talaiotic settlement in the Balearic Islands whose surrounding cyclopean wall is all but intact. The Son Catlar megalithic village The site of Son Catlar is of great interest as the only Talaiotic settlement in the Balearic Islands whose surrounding cyclopean wall is all but intact. These … [Read more...]
Sa Farola lighthouse
Sa Farola lighthouse Also known as the Lighthouse of Ciutadella, Sa Farola stands on the northern side of the mouth of this town’s port. The lighthouse Its tower is 13-m high and has vertical black-and-white stripes. It flashes white once every six seconds. It stands 21 m above sea level and its lamp can be seen 14 nautical miles away. Surroundings The lighthouse on the … [Read more...]
Finca Sa Marjaleta
Finca Sa Marjaleta Finca Sa Marjaleta produces wines under the name Iamontanum, word derived from Iamona, the Roman name of Ciutadella de Menorca. The vineyard This vineyard is in the Sa Marjaleta estate, some 9 km south of the town of Ciutadella. The vines stand on a gentle south-facing slope that protects them from the strong north winds. In addition, the well-drained … [Read more...]
Els Alocs – Cala Pilar – Algaiarens
CAMÍ DE CAVALLS - Stage 7 Els Alocs - Cala Pilar - Algaiarens walking by the Camí de Cavalls The stage This stage of the Camí de Cavalls begins on the pebble beach of Els Alocs and continues along the coast for around 30 minutes as far as the beach of Cala Pilar. Wooden stairs on your right will take you down to this beach. The Camí de Cavalls, however, continues … [Read more...]
Torretrencada
Torretrencada talayotic village Despite being somewhat hidden-away and smaller than other Menorcan sites, the Talaiotic settlement of Torretrencada is still well worth a visit. The Torretrencada megalithic village Even though its taula lacks its surrounding walls, its lateral support column sets it apart from other Talaiotic sites on the island. In the settlement there is … [Read more...]
Platges d’Algaiarens – Cala Morell
CAMÍ DE CAVALLS - Stage 8 Platges d'Algaiarens - Cala Morell walking by the Camí de Cavalls The stage This stage of the Camí de Cavalls begins at the second of the two car-parks used by those heading for the beaches at Algaiarens (worth returning to on a non-walking day). The path heads into the forest and reaches Ses Fontanilles in 10 minutes. After passing by a group … [Read more...]
Cala Morell – Punta Nati
CAMÍ DE CAVALLS - Stage 9 Cala Morell - Punta Nati walking by the Camí de Cavalls The stage This stage of the Camí de Cavalls begins just a few metres away from the Necropolis of Cala Morell. The path follows the cliff edge for 30 minutes until it comes to a vantage point. From here, it heads inland past a dry-stone hut (pont de bens) as far as a track, which you cross … [Read more...]
Punta Nati – Ciutadella
CAMÍ DE CAVALLS - Stage 10 Punta Nati - Ciutadella de Menorca walking by the Camí de Cavalls The stage This stage of the Camí de Cavalls begins a few metres from the lighthouse at Punta Nati and is generally fairly flat if somewhat rocky underfoot. The path follows the cliff edge for 5 km as far as a natural sea arch, Pont d’en Gil, which you reach just after passing … [Read more...]
Ciutadella – Cap d’Artrutx
CAMÍ DE CAVALLS - Stage 11 Ciutadella de Menorca - Cap d'Artrutx by the Camí de Cavalls The stage This stage begins at the old ferry terminal in the old port of Ciutadella. Take Carrer de Santa Bàrbara and then Carrer sa Moradeta around the Plans de Sant Joan as far as Plaça des Born. Once across Plaça dels Pins, take Carrer de Mallorca to leave Ciutadella via La Platja … [Read more...]
Cap d’Artrutx – Cala en Turqueta
CAMÍ DE CAVALLS - Stage 12 Cap d'Artrutx - Cala en Turqueta walking by the Camí de Cavalls The stage This stage begins 1 km from Artrutx lighthouse along the coast road through the residential area, although you could also begin at the lighthouse itself. This is where the southern coast proper begins. The first 2 km of the stage are along roads through the residential … [Read more...]
Cala en Turqueta – Cala Galdana
CAMÍ DE CAVALLS - Etapa 13 Cala en Turqueta - Cala Macarella - Cala Galdana by the Camí de Cavalls The stage This stage of the Camí de Cavalls begins at the back of the beach at Cala en Turqueta, from where the path climbs rapidly into the woods and out of the small valley that forms this cove. After about an hour and just after passing the path off right to Macarelleta, … [Read more...]
