Menorca. Reviews about the sights and most interesting places of the island

There are many interesting countries in the world, each of whichhas its own uniqueness and uniqueness. A huge number of attractive places is ready to offer to tourists Spain. The island of Menorca is exactly the part of the country that is recommended to visit. Despite the fact that Menorca does not enjoy such popularity as the neighboring islands of Ibiza and Mallorca, there is something to see. In addition, this island is an ideal place for those who prefer quiet and measured rest. Tourist service here is limited to four recreation areas. However, it is here that lovers of exotic and archaeological monuments should come.

Menorca is a beautiful island located innorth-eastern part of the Balearic Islands. It is considered the territory of Spain. Its population does not exceed 80,000 people. The most significant attractions are the beaches. It was thanks to them that tourists learned about an island like Menorca. Guest reviews show that there are more beaches here than in all the Balearic Islands. Their total length is 217 kilometers. In addition, there are many places that are of great interest for lovers of history and culture. The beauty of the entire territory of Menorca can be seen from Monte Toro, which is the highest point of the island.

In the northern part of the island steep coast andsmall beaches with a pebbled reddish-sandy surface. As for the southern coast, there are numerous ravines on it. It should also be noted that diving enthusiasts go to the island of Menorca. The reviews show that you can see all the most interesting places here during your first holiday. The architecture of the island can be divided into two types. White houses belong to the first. They are typical for the Mediterranean structures. The second type is buildings built in the English style. They testify to the different stages in the presence of the British in these places. In addition, Menorca has many archaeological sites, thanks to which the island is called a museum in the open.

Particular attention should be paid to residuescivilization, which lived here in the second millennium BC. Slanders, thaouls and taliots are megalithic stone buildings. If you highlight the largest cluster of prehistoric monuments that Menorca is famous for, the reviews of tourists show that it will be Nave-des-Tudons. It is here that you can see the large funerary structure of the island, the so-called "slander", the shape of which resembles a ship turned upside down, its height corresponds to the level of a two-story house.

In the southern part of the island there is at leasta famous ancient landmark - the prehistoric village of Torre d'en Gaumes .There are three stone towers - taliots, surrounded on all sides by defensive walls, of great interest is the construction of the Taula - a kind of temple, the building of which is constructed in the form of the letter "t." And it's not all the ancient places that Menorca is famous for attracting tourists.The reviews show that the Dolmen funerary room is also of interest to the guests of the island.

With regard to facilities related to morenew history, you should visit such cities as Mahon and Ciudadella. The first is the capital of the island and the most important commercial center. The main attraction of the city is the natural harbor. In addition, it is the best natural port of the Mediterranean. The list of interesting places should be supplemented with such facilities as a house overlooking the harbor, the Church of St. Mary, whose main value is a huge organ consisting of 3000 pipes. It is recommended to visit the distillery, where a fine gin is produced using the old technology. But this is not the only city that offers visitors to the island of Menorca. The reviews show that the city of Ciudadella is no less interesting. It is completely different from the capital. It is dominated by Gothic and Baroque buildings, mansions and palaces built in the 18th century.

And on the east coast of Menorca you can visit nature reserves, a walk along which will leave a lot of unforgettable impressions.