Sight Seeing(Ancient and Modern)

Menorca is great for site seeing. There are Navetas all over the island, they are named so Menorca Picture because they resemble an inverted ship. They were initially used as habitats, then as burial chambers.

Taulas (unique to Menorca) are also very common. They are made from large stones to form a 'T' shape. There is speculation as to its origin, but the consensus of opinion is that it has some religious significance in the Iberian Religion.

The taulas, massive T-shaped rock monoliths, the talyots, prehistoric watchtowers on the top of hills, and the navetas, prehistoric burial chambers, abound all over the island. The naveta of Es Tudons is a short walk off the main trunk road just outside Ciudadela and is one of the oldest buildings in Europe.

Fiestas
In Menorca local fiestas are alive and thriving. Unlike so many other places where their most traditional and authentic fiestas have fallen victim to the age of plastic. Each town or village takes its turn to put on a fantastic display. Usually involving music, fireworks, costumes and horse riding.

Dates:
Maó: 7th and 8th. September. Fiestas de Gracias.
Ciutadella: 23rd and 24th June. Fiestas of San Juan.
Alaior: First fortnight in August. Fiestas of Sant Llorenç.
Ferriers: 23rd and 24th August. Fiestas of Sant Batomeu
Mercadel: 3rd Saturday and Sunday in July. Sant Martí
Sant Lluis: End of August. Fiestas of Sant Lluis
Es Castell: 24th and 25th July. Fiestas of Sant Jaume
Migjorn Gran: Last weekend in July and first weekend in August. Fiestas of St. Cristofol
Fornells: 4th Saturday and Sunday in July. Sant Juame
Sant Climent: 3rd weekend in August.
Llumassanes: 1st weekend in August

You must visit Mahon Harbour, with its luxury yachts and restaurants all along the quayside.
There is a gin factory where you can buy the famous Menorca Gin and a small marine life centre.
A good way to see the harbour is on one of the glass bottomed sightseeing boats.
Also visit the pretty little harbour of Cala Fons in Es Castell, with restaurants right by the waters edge.
It is lit up at night and you can have a stroll round the harbour before eating.
A trip to Fornells harbour is also good.

Mahon and Cuitadella have large shopping centres, Mahon also has a fresh fish market (you must go early). In Mahon, park in the underground car park near the airport road, do not try to navigate the tiny streets - you WILL get lost.

There is a Lladro factory shop on the main road to Cuitadella, this outlet sells the world famous china figurines.

Do visit Monte Toro for the scenery - try to go on a clear day. Also visit Caves Xoroi in Calan Porter, it has fantastic views and you can have a drink in the cool caves. Dont go at night unless you like nightclubs.

You can hire an aerial sightseeing trip around the Island at the Aero club & Hippodrome. Situated on the road between Mahon & Sant Luis. It has a Bar / Restaurant, Go-Kart track, snooker, pool& table tennis tables. There is a bridge club once a week on Wednesday at 8pm. The Hippodrome next door
has Trotting races on Sundays.

Organ recitals at 11.00 am each day ( except Sunday's ) in the cathedral in Mahon on their beautiful 19th Century 2,300 pipe organ. Cost 500 Ptas "Donation" to the cathedral.

Historic Sites:

2006	NORMAL	OVER 65’s	GROUPS
LA MOLA	5€	2,5€	3€
MUSEUM	3€	1,50€	2€
SAN FELIPE	3€	1,50€	2€
Fort Marlborough	3€		Discounts available

LA MOLA

The |Fortress of Isabel II was built between the years 1850 and 1875; it is located in one of the most beautiful spots on the island of Minorca, constituting one of the best examples of late XIXth Century military architecture.

Opening times June to end September: 10 am-8pm
May and October: 10 am-6 pm
November to end April: 10 am-2 pm
Closed on Mondays and 24/12; 25/12 ; 31/12;01/01 Admission up until one hour before closing time

            VISITS
•Unaccompanied Admission
• Audio guides (Catalan/Spanish/English/            German/Italian)
• Guided tours (Spanish/English):

10.30 am and 5.30 pm* (*high season only)

• Pre-arranged visits
(various languages)

ADMISSION CHARGES
Adults: 5.00 ¤ (11 and under free of charge)
Ask about our special admission charges

WE RECOMMEND
•Wearing comfortable footwear and clothing.
• The use of a torch in the underground galleries.
• The use of binoculars.