Es Mercadal Video
Es Mercadal Map
View Es Mercadal in a larger map
Tourist Attractions Near By
Monte Toro
Distance: 0 km
Location: Es Mercadal
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 to the public from May, where to be seen the sanctuary of the Mare de Déu del Toro. The site is an important place of pilgrimage with the statue of the Virgin towering high on the peak.
Menorca Nature Museum
Distance: 8.3 km
Location: Ferreries | Telephone: +34 971 350 762
This museum displays the importance of Menorca’s natural and cultural resources. It is located at the heart of the island on a biosphere reserve in Ferreries.
Menorca Cheese Museum
Distance: 8.3 km
Location: Ferreries | Telephone: +34 971 37 37 02
The Menorca cheese factory is located 1km from Ferreries. The museum offers tours on how the cheese is made and you can have a free taste of the numerous cheeses that are made there.
Santa Águeda Castle
Distance: 8.3 km
Location: Ferreries
The castle of Santa Agueda is located on Menorca’s third highest point at 264m above sea level. Built by the Arabs as a safehold from danger in approximately 1232 it was the last standpoint before later being destroyed by King Peter IV of Aragon. The walk to the castle ruins and outer wall takes 45minutes via a roman road from Ferreries. Good views at the top of Menorca’s northern coastine.
Lloc de Menorca zoo
Distance: 10.8 km
Location: Alaior | Telephone: +34 971 372 403
The Menorca Zoo situated on the Alaior to Mahon road has a good variety of animals including goats, cows, horses, deer, tortoises, emu’s, snakes, parrots and wide variety of birds. There is also a play area, picnic tables and shop. http://www.llocdemenorca.com
Son Parc Golf Club
Distance: 12.7 km
Location: Son Parc, Mao | Telephone: +34 971 18 88 75
Son Parc is situated on the north side of Menorca and is the home of Menorca’s only golf course. The golf course is now an 18-hole course with some wonderful surrounding scenery. Facilities include clubhouse restaurant, driving range, putting green, tennis courts, hire of golf clubs and carts. Green fees for 18 holes range from 45-60Euro’s from 30 April to 1 May.
Horse back riding
Distance: 12.8 km
Location: L’Argentina, Mahon | Telephone: 0034 971 371 651
The Menorca terrain is ideal for horse riding so why not spend the day at the Can Pouny equestrian riding school. Situated on the main Mahon to Alaior road at L’Argentina. There are varying classes ranging from a 30mins countryside walk to 3 hour treks through the beautiful Menorca countryside.
Bowling
Distance: 14.9 km
Location: Son Bou | Telephone: +34 097 137 2887
Situated in Son Bou the bowling and entrainment centre is an option for those rainy days. Facilities include children’s playground, Bar Café and arcade machines. It’s Open from 4 or 7 pm.
Club Sant Jaime
Distance: 14.9 km
Location: Son Bou | Telephone: +34 097 137 2787
Situated in Son Bou Club Sant Jaime has many attractions for children. Activities include a swimming pool with water chutes as well as a wooden maze with water sprinklers during the day and monsters at night. The complex also has pleasant landscaped gardens with views over the sea and countryside.
Torre d’en Galmes (Prehistoric Site)
Distance: 14.9 km
Location: Son Bou
Torre d’en Galmes is the largest talayotic settled in Menorca that’s dates back to 1400 BC. The site contains well-preserved buildings as well as three talayots and a good-sized taula. A notable artefact found at this site was a small fine figure of imhotep an Eygptian polymath.
Roman Basilicas
Distance: 14.9 km
Location: Son Bou and Fornas de Torello (Sant Climent)
Basilicas are a type of Roman building that was built between 300 and 400 AD. These religious buildings were used for public gatherings similar to a public hall. There are two notable examples of these Christian Basilicas left behind by the Romans in Menorca. They are located at Son Bou, Fornas de Torello (sant that are both very interesting and well worth a visit.
Cova d'en Xoroi
Distance: 19.0 km
Location: Cala'n Porter | Telephone: +34 971 377 236
Cova d’en Xoroi used to be a prehistoric dwelling but has been made into a bar and restaurant that is perched high on the side of a steep cliff with some stunning views. The venue becomes a nightclub in the evenings. Entry fee 7 euros.