Torralba d’en Salort in Menorca
Explore Menorca’s ancient past with this complete guide to visiting Torralba d’en Salort.
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Visit the Naveta d’Es Tudons in Menorca
Discover the Naveta d’Es Tudons, Menorca’s oldest and most iconic Talayotic site
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How to Visit Trepuco, a Bronze Age Settlement in Menorca
Discover Mahon’s landmark church, its stunning neo-Gothic design, and the world-famous organ that brings history to life.
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Cova d’en Xoroi
Sa Cova d`en Xoroi is in the south coast resort of Cala en Porter. Cova d’en Xoroi used to be a prehistoric dwelling but has been made into a stunning tourist attraction and bar during the day and lively and stylish night club at night. It’s perched high on the side of a steep cliff…
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Talati de Dalt
The prehistoric settlement of Talati de Dalt is located 4 km from Mahon on the Min NE-1 road to Ciutadella. It’s one of the best Talaiotic sites in Menorca. A large unusual leaning taula, talayota and other prehistoric remains make is one Menorca’s most popular. Approaching the site, you there are two natural caves which…
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Torre d’en Gaumes
Torre d’en Galmés or (Tore d’en Gaumes) is a Talayotic settlement situated in the south of Menorca. Its situated between Alaior and Son Bou, approximately 5-6km from the holiday resort of Son Bou. This prehistoric site is bar far the largest in Menorca and has excellent examples of Taula’s, Talayots and houses. Approaching the site…
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Cala Coves
A small-pebbled beach found on the south coast of Menorca that offers excellent snorkeling and diving. Although Cala Coves is more of a tourist attraction due to the steep rocky cliffs that contain more than 100 burial caves cut into the limestone. The caves date back to the pre-talaiotic period and some of which can…
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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 and were used as a burial ground. The tombs themselves are a marvel of craftsmanship that contain internal pillars, decorated doorways and raised…
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Son Catlar
Son Catlar is a prehistoric town built in the talayotic period between 100BC and 300BC. It has a spectacular defence wall stretching 900m and contains 6 turrets and a bastion. Within the wall there are 5 talayots and the remains of Taula as well as other buildings.
