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Menorca Holidays
Menorca the little brother of Mallorca. |
Menorca the little brother of Mallorca.
Tourist information about Menorca in Spain. Travel to Menorca and let Spain-Holiday.com guide and accommodate you |
MENORCA:
The second-largest island in the group lies some 40km (25 miles) northeast of Mallorca. The capital, Mahón, has many buildings dating from the period of British occupation (1713-83) and is best explored on foot. The attractions include the Town Hall (Casa Consistorial), the Church of Santa Maria and the Church of San Francisco. Trips are available around the harbour. A good highway links Mahón with the older town of Ciudadela (the former capital) on the opposite side of the island. It has a Cathedral, partly dating from the 14th century, and also boasts several elegant palacios and medieval churches.
Despite the lack of coastal roads, it is possible to explore most points of interest from these two centres, both of which have good beaches within easy reach. Across the island, visitors will encounter prehistoric stone formations from the Talayot civilisation of the second millennium BC. The most important site is Talatí de Dalt. Menorca has conserved its stock-farming and leather-working traditions, making its economy less dependent on revenue earned through tourism. Dairy farming centres on Alaior where the local cheeses are on sale in the market.
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