Things to see and do L'OUEST

The Bastió de sa Font, located near the town hall and Plaça des Born, is one of the few remaining vestiges of the fortified enclosure built in the ^17th century to replace the medieval wall, which was extensively damaged during the Turkish sacking of 1558. After having served as an extension to the Ciutadella Municipal Museum, this site, owned by the municipality, now fulfils the museum's conservation and research functions. In particular, it houses a dedicated space for researchers.

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.

This imposing bastion is one of the few remains of the ^17th-century wall that once surrounded the town of Cuitadella. Although its origins date back to the ^14th century, after the town became part of the Catalan-Aragonese Crown, the wall was largely rebuilt after the Turkish invasions of 1558, albeit along the original line. Overlooking the harbor, the bastion offers visitors a breathtaking view of its sparkling waters. The town hall now occupies the interior of the former ramparts.

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.

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.