Sights · Our pick in Menorca
Illa del Llatzeret (Lazareto)
The old quarantine island
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Image courtesy of © Jorge Franganillo · CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia CommonsAbout Illa del Llatzeret (Lazareto)
The Lazareto is a peculiar and historic architectural ensemble on an island in Maó harbour, in the words of the island’s tourism foundation. Since 2015 it has been managed by the Consell Insular de Menorca; there are guided visits, and its halls and gardens host concerts and events (menorca.es).
Why it's on our list
- Guided visits
- Gardens on an island
Opening hours, prices and seasonal openings change, so please check with Illa del Llatzeret (Lazareto) before you go.
What’s nearby
Distances from Illa del Llatzeret (Lazareto) 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
- Fortalesa de La Mola600 mWalk 7 minCycle 2 minCar or taxi 6 min
- Teatre Principal de Maó3.7 kmCycle 15 minCar or taxi 11 min
- Menorca Airport (MAH)7.3 kmCycle 29 minCar or taxi 16 min
- Cova d’en Xoroi15 kmCar or taxi 27 min
- Torre d’en Galmés16 kmCar or taxi 30 min
- Fornells25 kmCar or taxi 42 min
- Cala Galdana30 kmCar or taxi 50 min
- Cala Macarella32 kmCar or taxi 53 min
- Naveta des Tudons38 kmCar or taxi 62 min
- Ciutadella Cathedral42 kmCar or taxi 68 min