Tip
The Menorcans are friendly, calm and sometimes shy but always ready to help if you smile. Rushing around and stress are foreign to the islanders. Follow their example.
Island Places
Introduction
Menorca is an island full of history, bathed in sunshine and blessed with so many beautiful beaches.
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The island is truely a tale of two cities - Ciutadella at the far west and Mao ( Mahon ) at the far eastern end of the island. There is friendly rivalry between these two Cities, which is good for the visitor as they both have a charm all of their own and trying to out do each other with what they offer. Ciutadella's centre is very "elegant 16th century Spain" with its narrow streets and former landowners palaces.Mao / Mahon is more modern with lots of Georgian and Jugendstil elements in its architecture - perhaps more international and cosmopolitan as the prefered location for big yachts. Both are defined by their picturesque harbours, bloody histories with invaders and BOTH are definitely well worth a visit.
Prehistoric remains can be seen all over Menorca. Rarely hidden away, you will often glimpse them unexpectedly from the roadside, perhaps in the middle of a field, surrounded by feeding animals. These are the remains of the late-Bronze-Age Talaiot culture. Due to their abundance Menorca is often referred to as the mediteranen's largest open air museum.
The alert visitor will quickly notice from the guides and older roadsigns , maybe even hear it, that there are three languages on the island. Classical spanish, Catalan and the local dialect of Catalan which also has arabic elements - Menorquin. We will try to give you all possible location names.
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