Top Tourist Attractions in Menorca

Not only does Menorca offer some amazing beaches there are also numerous tourist attractions, we've highlighted a just a few that we recommend you visiting on your next trip.

Fort Marlborough

Built by the English between 1710 and 1726 Fort Marborough is located on the southern side of Mahon port in Es Castell. The fort is named after Sir John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough.

Menorca Cathedral

The cathedral Basilica of Menorca located in Ciutadella is well worth a visit. Built in 1362 on the orders of King Alfonso III of Aragon after the conquest of Menorca in 1287.

Monte Toro

The highest mountain in Menorca is Mount Toro at 354m high. Not only do you get breath taking views of Menorca but the Franciscan nuns who occupy a convent at the top open their doors.

Museum of Menorca

Menorca’s history is uncovered in its largest museum located in Mahon, predominately covering menorca’s archaeological past. The museum it self is located in a wonderful 17th century Baroque building.

Necropolis Caves

Known as the Necropolis meaning “city of the dead”, the Cala Morell caves consists of 14 man made caves. The caves date back to the pretalayótic period until the IIC AD times.

Naveta Des Tudons

Only found in Menorca, only a few miles from Ciutadella is the Naveta Des Tudons. Built approximately 3000 years ago the Naveta is a type of funeral monument.

Fortress of Isabel II, La Mola

Built between 1850 and 1875 and situated on the peninsula of La Mola at the entrance of Mahon harbour. The fortress was built by the Spanish for the British in order to help defend operations.

Taulas

Taula meaning table is a monument found only in Menorca that stand between two and five metres tall, shaped out of limestone in a T shape from two large blocks of stones.

Trotting Races

Held in Mahon and Ciutadella trotting races are a popular sport in Menorca and have been for over 200 years. The races occur on Saturday night during the summer.