Interesting Places of Visit in Mahón, Menorca
There are plenty of interesting
places in Menorca that can occupy a tourist throughout his or her
holiday on this idyllic island. One can spend all their time on the
lovely and inviting beaches in Menorca, especially at its southern
portion known as “migjorn” where soft white sand greets the
tourists with luscious pine woods and rich vegetation. However, the
northern coast which is known as “la tramuntana” offers a
different landscape beauty. The landscape is steeper with
rocks.
Mahón tour
The best tour of Mahón, Menorca’s
capital, starts at Villacarlos which is a quaint village with 4,500
inhabitants and British style architectures. Here, one enjoys
tranquil and lovely bays like those of Cala de Sant Esteve and Cala
Llonga.
The Albufera des Grau natural park lies 8 kilometers
away with an exquisite lake that is home to 150 feathered species.
One can view Es Colom which is a small island 200 meters away; this
island can be accessible by boat. It makes a lovely day trip tour for
any tourist who wants to check out every part of Menorca.
Going
southward, one reaches Sant Lluis; this is a small village founded by
the French during the 18th century. There are many splendid beaches
offering fine white sand and great water sports with a high
urbanization.
Torret is another quaint village stop with
whitewashed homes that are typical on the island. There is the
‘hippies’ colony at Calas Covas which is near San Clementethere.
The inhabitants at Calas Covas are cave residents with only
transistor radios as their only means of contact with the outside
world.
Alaior or Alayor is an industrial town whose main
production is shoes. However, it is also full of history with its
narrow cobbled lanes, white walls and 17th century manorial houses.
There are plenty of pre-historical remains known as the talayot and
taula of Torralba with the ancient Torre d'en Gaumés settlement.
Majestic panorama
Mercadal is a small town at Monte
Toro; the highest mountain on the island at 357 meters. Here, one can
enjoy a most panoramic view of the region besides the exquisite
Ionic-Byzanthinian church that adorns beautiful wall paintings,
lloret
del mar . There are many pre-historical remnants around the place
with great beaches.
Slightly further away is the picturesque
village of Ferreries. Beautiful beaches and romantic fishing ports
with interesting caves greet the tourists further north. The special
Cueva Na Pulida showcases delightful stalagmites and stalactites.
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