Minorca Island Things to Do

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Human presence in Minorca is confirmed from the beginning of the Bronze Age (2000 B.C.). This is known as the pre-Talaiotic period and it left important burial monuments such as the collective tombs known as navetas. The best known of these is the Naveta de Tudons. From this period there are also some small settlements made up of apse rooms.

You can enter the Naveta, it has 2 levels and more than 50 corpses were buried here. It’s one of the most ancient buildings in the world (still preserving it’s roof!)

In the square of Es Castell you'll find a splendid military museum which used to be a military barracks. …you’ll spot it because it has large guns outside!

The Englishman who gave us our ticket was very helpful and gave us a map of historical sites, and information about La Mola and Malborough. Very helpful

Inside it traces the history of Menorca from it's many prehistoric sites (which are scattered all over the island), to when then British owned it, fought France over it then swapped it for Trinidad! Take your time to wander round in the morning.

Entrance fee 3 Euros
Two floors, short introductory video.
Closes approximately 12pm

The most easterly town in Spain and the first to get the sun.
It is a town steeped in history and military connections, evidence of which can still be seen today. Originally named Georgetown by the English who built it according to military plans, it was later renamed Real Villa de San Carlos (Villa Carlos) when the island reverted to Spanish rule. It is now known, as it always has been by the Menorquíns, as Es Castell - The Castle, because of its proximity to the previously demolished Fort of San Felip
The town’s history is strongly reflected in its layout and architecture. The most obvious is the central square, previously the parade ground for the English, which is dominated by the elegant façades of the clock tower of the XVIII century town hall and military barracks.

Twice weekly there are markets in the square however like most of the markets I visited they are strongly touristy.

Take your time to wander down to the harbour, dine at one of the many dock side restaurants, admire the view, you can see Fort Malborough.

Must See's:
The Temple, i cant remember the name of it, but its really really high up, it is the highest point of the island, you can see from every view. it over looks it all.

Rock Climbing, just going around on your feet climbing the clifs, some have paths allready made from other walkers. Great way to see the island

this same road who takes you to the lighthouse ...has a parking at left hand more or less in the halfway .....its the public and free parking to go down to caballeria beach...likely one of the best beaches in the island
really good sight of it upon the hill before you walk down....

Dare yourself to smear with mud your body....natural mud catching from the cliff walls under the steps
you will see some othe people doing at same time so dont be ashamed ..at all!! its a pleasure and so funny and really good for skin!

The road that guides to the lighthouse has become better than former day where your car suffered thousand of bumps brought about de pot holes on the road... nowadays luckily, you can reach the lighthouse building and the gorgeous sights and caves faster with no bother for your rented car

The road that guides to the lighthouse has become better than former day where your car suffered thousand of bumps brought about de pot holes on the road... nowadays luckily you can get the lighthouse building and the gorgeous sights and caves faster with no bother for your rented car

An impressive sight of the cliff from Far de Cavalleria 100 meters aprox to the sea
how to get it ..that simple... crossing es Mercadal village look for Far de Cavalleria road sign...be aware cos its a narrow road with a lot of wounds crossing often with other cars