Area guide · Menorca
Monte Toro, the shoe and sandal makers of Ferreries and Alaior, ensaïmadas from Es Mercadal and the Talayotic sites.
Area guide
The heart of the island: Monte Toro, Es Mercadal, Ferreries’ makers and the Talayotic sites.
The back story
A World Heritage island of prehistoric stone: navetas, taulas and talayots, and a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve since 1993.
The hill at the centre
The hill above Es Mercadal crowned by the sanctuary of the Mare de Déu del Toro, with views across the island.
Ensaïmadas and biscuits
Ensaïmadas and artisan biscuits from Es Mercadal.
P.I. Llinaritx, Parcela 30, 07740 Es MercadalExplore View on map
Avarcas since 1947
Menorcan avarca sandals, made since 1947, with the Consell’s “Menorcan avarca” guarantee seal.
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