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Menorca Landmarks and Menorca Monuments (Menorca, Spain)



It is hardly surprising that the important and beautiful island of Menorca is full of many spectacular monuments and landmarks. Some of these monuments on Menorca date back hundreds of years and are in remarkable condition. Here are some of the top Menorca landmarks and monuments to visit.

Menorca Landmarks: Placa Esplanada - Mao, Menorca, Spain
The Placa Esplanada in Mao, Menorca is a the biggest square in the city and was once used as a military parade ground. With attractive flower beds and shaded by tall, pine trees, the Placa Esplanada is a popular attraction in Menorca and provides a convenient meeting place for both locals and tourists in Menorca. Highlights include home-made ice creams, swings for the children, historic architecture, numerous bars, cafés and restaurants, and a regular market that is held on Tuesday and Saturday mornings.




Menorca Landmarks: Castell de Sant Nicolau - Placa Almirall Farragut, Ciutadella, Menorca, Spain
This grand, 17th-century castle was originally built as a watch tower, to protect Menorca's nearby harbour. With a working drawbridge and excellent views of the sea, the landmark of Castell de Sant Nicolau provides a superb vantage point to fully enjoy the beautiful sunsets over the harbour. There are also various exhibitions at the castle throughout the year.

Menorca Landmarks: Cales Coves - West of Mao, Menorca, Spain
Cales Coves is situated 11 km / 7 miles to the west of Mao in Menorca and is easy to reach by bus. This complex system of prehistoric caves is a popular tourist attraction and is best viewed from the sea, where the numerous caves and chambers can be fully appreciated. The caves were once used as burial chambers during the Talayotic period and later became a major landmark for pagan rituals on Menorca.

Menorca Landmarks: Teatre Principal (Principal Theatre) - Costa Deia 40, Mao, Menorca, Spain
Tel: +34 971 355 776
Opened almost 200 years ago, the Teatre Principal in Mao, Menorca was Spain's very first opera house. This theatre was often selected by Spanish opera companies to premiere their Spanish tours. Today, this landmark building is more commonly used as a cinema, although it does also host concerts and other cultural events periodically.

Menorca Landmarks: Gobierno Militar (Military Governor's House) - Carrer Isabel II, Mao, Menorca, Spain
Menorca's Military Governor's House is without doubt one of the most splendid buildings in the whole of Mao and is still used by the army. This grand palace was built in the mid 18th century and although it can only be viewed from the outside, is well worth visiting.

 
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