Tourist Attractions & Monuments Balearic Islands

The remains at So na Caçana tend to be considered those of a group of religious sanctuaries (a taula and two talayots) linked to several surrounding talayotic villages. However, there are indications that the site may have been a village in its own right: a few dwellings, two stone circles and a necropolis comprising a large number of funerary hypogeums. The site was occupied right up to Roman times, as demonstrated by the archaeological finds in some of its monuments.

Covering an area of 42,420 m², the ancient talayotic village of Son Catlar, located on the road between Ciutadella and Son Saura, was occupied until Roman times (123 B.C.) and features circular talayots (the site's oldest structures) and a cyclopean wall almost 900 metres long. The latter is the only prehistoric wall preserved in its entirety in which the talayotic construction system and the later square towers attached to it can be distinguished.

Talatí de Dalt is one of the island's most remarkable prehistoric villages. It is home to a number of monuments: a talayot with an elliptical plan and truncated cone-shaped profile, a taula enclosure, a housing area and a number of excavated caves. A column and its capital rest on the side of the central T, probably because they fell off by accident. During excavations, several ritual objects were found here, including the bony remains of lambs and goats, and amphorae for wine.

Nestling in the cliffs of Cales Coves, which form two coves, are some ninety caves carved out of the rock: this is Menorca's most important Talayotic necropolis. While the earliest caves date back to the Bronze Age, the most recent date back to the Iron Age (when funerary rites were combined with cremation). The objects found here are now housed in the Menorca Museum. During Roman times, the site was the object of religious pilgrimages.

At the heart of the eponymous church in the old center of Alaior, the Gràcia chapel, built in the ^16th century, underwent a complete restoration in 1734 due to its particularly advanced state of deterioration. During the civil war, it was used as an infirmary. Today, the Gràcia chapel, which remains one of the town's architectural gems, has lost its religious function and is used as an exhibition hall for contemporary art. A visit is recommended for both art and architecture.

After a long rehabilitation process, the convent of Sant Diego (1629) was transformed into a new cultural space in 2023. The center comprises the church of Sant Diego and the cloister: the Pati de Sa Lluna. As well as hosting cultural activities, two permanent exhibitions are held here: one on the ethnology of Menorca, the other on the evolution of the island's shoe industry. There's also an area dedicated to Menorcan cuisine (demonstrations) and gastronomy. A sensational place, well worth a visit!

At 94 meters above sea level, the white Cap de Cavalleria lighthouse was erected in 1857 to protect boats navigating these dangerous waters. It houses an interpretation center open to visitors in season, where you can learn more about the geology, biodiversity and history of the various lighthouses built on the Menorcan coast. In summer, it's also a great place to watch the sunset.

Archduke Ludwig Salvator of Austria referred to it in his Die Balearem as Menorca's most beautiful residence. The palace is a refined example of neoclassical Menorcan civil architecture. From the grand staircase that welcomes you to the sumptuously decorated rooms, the noble residence is brimming with antique furniture and priceless works of art. During your visit, you'll also have access to the rooftop terrace with its breathtaking views over the square.

The water in this rocky cove is so blue and transparent you'd think you were in a swimming pool. Perfect for a splash! Despite the absence of sand, the beauty of the site is undeniable. Staircases and stone terraces have been laid out all around to spread out your towel or take a jump off the cliff (your choice!). Although very busy in season, the cala en Brut is well worth a detour for its breathtaking hues. If you're lucky, you'll find a parking space opposite.

The Llabrés pharmacy is a jewel of modernism. This historic building, founded in 1842 by the Llabrés family and located on one of the town's most emblematic streets, served as a pharmacy until 1985. Many years later, and after a painstaking rehabilitation process, the premises are now used for the activities of the Menorca Foundation for the Disabled, while remaining open to the public and tourists, so that they can enjoy one of the few remaining witnesses to Modernism in Menorca.

The tourist office is located inside the Can Gelabert cultural centre in a beautiful th century building. 

It houses collections of objects found in talayots (2000 years BC).

There is no tourist office in Deià, but the town hall gently welcomes tourists who are lost or looking for information about the village. Many brochures on site.

Excursions from the bay of Pollensa to the beach of Formentor and to the Cape de Formentor.

A 2,500-metre-long natural grotto featuring astonishing geological formations (including 100-metre-long stalactites and stalagmites!) and a natural lake. The site was opened to visitors in 2021, following extensive restoration work. Remains found in the cave indicate that it was exploited as early as prehistoric times, among other things as a burial site. Pottery dating back to Roman and medieval times has also been found. Guided tours in French allow you to discover this natural heritage shaped by time.

If you decide to head for the famous Cala Macarella, chances are you'll come across the Torralba vineyards along the way. Perhaps the youngest estate on the island, Torralba has been cultivating a characterful wine for just a few years now, and the future looks bright. For the moment, you can taste two products: a full-bodied red and a light, more mineral rosé. Guided tours are also available to learn more about the secrets of winemaking.

Are you passing through Ferreries and don't know which door to knock on to organize your visit to the town and its surroundings? Head for rue de Mallorca! This is where you'll find the town's tourist office. You'll be welcomed with open arms and given a wealth of first-hand information to help you have a good time here: visits, museums, nature, restaurants, events... The office also has a branch in Cala Galdana.

Grahame Pearce is THE brewer on Menorca. Winner of the Best Beer Award in 2022, Grahame Pearce's six varieties of beer have been produced for a decade in Sant Climent's vats, making the brand the island's oldest in the category! The brewmasters here specialize in award-winning bottom-fermented beers, but don't hesitate to experiment with ingredients found in the Menorcan countryside to flavor their beers!

A fine example of Minorcan civil Baroque, the Can Saura manor house was built between the late ^17th and ^18th centuries. Today, it houses the collections of the Cuitadella Municipal Museum. The permanent exhibition unfolds its treasures over two floors and fifteen rooms, featuring interesting archaeological remains and ethnographic objects tracing the town's history. A section is also devoted to the Midsummer Festivities.

Soraya Bosch and her family passionately run this cheese factory/grocery store, which is highly recommended for the quality local products on offer (spices, oils, jams, honey, cookies, embroidered fabrics), as well as for the incredible cheese and wine tasting sessions on offer! It's also possible to combine the tasting with a guided tour of the stables and production facilities, but that's not all: at Sa Roqueta, you can also take part in cheese-making workshops! A great address.

The La Reserva La Concepció salt marshes are a nature reserve populated by a wealth of plants (saltwort, socarrell and sea rush) and birds (a safe wintering area for herons, flamingos, great cormorants and various duck species). The estate was also used as a salt works from 1853 to 1984. In 2018, the estate was reopened, producing high-quality salt. A salty place to visit!

As you head south from Ciutadella, you'll find the path on the left that leads to the Binitord winery. Launched by Bernadette, Joan, Toni and Sisca in 2002, the winery produced its first bottles in 2007. Today, it boasts 9.5 hectares of red and white vines grown according to sustainable principles. 30,000 bottles of wine (some award-winning) are produced every year. A visit is recommended, both for the warm welcome we receive and to discover the site and its fine products.

This astronomy tourism agency has only one ambition: to put stars in your eyes! Polaris organizes a whole range of activities to immerse you in the Milky Way, which is particularly visible from the island. In addition to astronomy courses and nocturnal mini-treks, the agency offers guided excursions to learn more about the starry vault and recognize its celestial bodies. With the help of state-of-the-art telescopes and the naked eye, you can identify constellations, stars, nebulae and galaxies...