Sights · Our pick in Menorca
Castell de Sant Nicolau
At the mouth of Ciutadella harbour
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Image courtesy of © Nikodem Nijaki · CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Castell de Sant Nicolau
The Castell de Sant Nicolau stands on the rocks at the entrance to Ciutadella’s harbour. It is a short walk from the old town and a favourite place to watch the sun go down.
Why it's on our list
- Sunset over the sea
- A walk from the old town
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Castell de Sant Nicolau before you go.
Hotels nearby
The closest hotels in our guide to Castell de Sant Nicolau, as the crow flies.
- Hotel Boutique Can Sastre1.2 km15 min walk
- Faustino Gran Relais & Châteaux1.3 km16 min walk
What’s nearby
Distances from Castell de Sant Nicolau are approximate, measured in a straight line (as the crow flies). Times are approximate too: walking at about 80 metres a minute, cycling at about 15 km/h and driving at typical city-traffic speeds. Traffic and routes vary.
Key sights
- Ciutadella Cathedral1.2 kmWalk 15 minCycle 5 minCar or taxi 7 min
- Naveta des Tudons5.7 kmCycle 23 minCar or taxi 14 min
- Cala Macarella11 kmCar or taxi 22 min
- Cala Galdana13 kmCar or taxi 25 min
- Fornells27 kmCar or taxi 45 min
- Torre d’en Galmés27 kmCar or taxi 45 min
- Cova d’en Xoroi30 kmCar or taxi 50 min
- Menorca Airport (MAH)37 kmCar or taxi 60 min
- Teatre Principal de Maó39 kmCar or taxi 64 min
- Fortalesa de La Mola43 kmCar or taxi 70 min