The back story 1
In-depth stories behind the list.
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The back story
Talayotic Menorca: the back story
A World Heritage island of prehistoric stone: navetas, taulas and talayots, and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1993.
11 of the best · Menorca, Spain
The Best Things to See and Do in Menorca
The World Heritage Talayotic sites, the fortress of La Mola and the Lazareto in Maó harbour, Ciutadella’s cathedral, Monte Toro and the white lanes of Binibeca.
Our 11 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Menorca.
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The best-preserved in the Balearics
Naveta des Tudons
A Talayotic collective tomb shaped like an upturned boat, east of Ciutadella.
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At the mouth of the harbour
Fortalesa de La Mola
The Isabel II fortress on the headland at the mouth of Maó harbour, with galleries and viewpoints.
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Gothic, with a rose window
Ciutadella Cathedral
The Gothic cathedral of Ciutadella, with its rose window and classical portal, in the heart of the old town.
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Talayotic Menorca 4
UNESCO World Heritage.
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The best-preserved in the Balearics
Naveta des Tudons
A Talayotic collective tomb shaped like an upturned boat, east of Ciutadella.
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A taula near Maó
Talatí de Dalt
A Talayotic settlement with a taula, a few kilometres from Maó on the road to Ciutadella.
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A great taula
Torralba d’en Salord
A Talayotic sanctuary near Alaior, with one of the island’s great taulas.
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One of the largest settlements
Torre d’en Galmés
A large Talayotic settlement on a hill near Alaior, with an interpretation centre and guided tours.
Camí Militar de Llucalari s/n, 07730 AlaiorExplore View on map
Harbours and forts 3
Maó and Ciutadella.
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At the mouth of Ciutadella harbour
Castell de Sant Nicolau
The defence tower at the mouth of Ciutadella harbour, a classic place to watch the sunset.
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At the mouth of the harbour
Fortalesa de La Mola
The Isabel II fortress on the headland at the mouth of Maó harbour, with galleries and viewpoints.
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The old quarantine island
Illa del Llatzeret (Lazareto)
The old quarantine island in Maó harbour, run by the Consell Insular de Menorca, with guided visits.
Towns and sanctuaries 3
Places to wander.
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White lanes by the sea
Binibeca Vell
A whitewashed fishermen’s-village-style settlement by the sea near Sant Lluís, with narrow lanes and a tiny harbour.
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Gothic, with a rose window
Ciutadella Cathedral
The Gothic cathedral of Ciutadella, with its rose window and classical portal, in the heart of the old town.
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The hill at the centre
Monte Toro
The hill above Es Mercadal crowned by the sanctuary of the Mare de Déu del Toro, with views across the island.
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