Es Mercadal Old Town - streets with hidden eatery gems...

Es Mercadal old town is home to some very popular restaurants , well known ensaimada bakeries plus artisan food cafes and shops so gourmets and food fans should not miss a visit!

The name "Mercadal" derives from the Latin language mercatum, meaning "market". In 1301, King James II of Majorca decreed the establishment of a public center of commerce in Menorca and so the old town was born.

Overlooking the town is Menorca highest peak Monte Torre (...more)

Two popular meeting places centre the old town - Plaça de Pare Camps (...more) and Carrer Major / Carrer d'Enmig connected by the pedestrian street Carrer nou which contains most of the shops likely to interest a tourist.

North and South of Es Mercadal lie some great costalines and beaches ( resorts of Son Bou (...more) and Santo Tomas (...more) and the spectacular virgin beaches of Calalleria (...more) and Pegonda (...more)...which makes Es Mercadal a great holiday base for culture, outdoor fans - hotels (...more)

Bus Hub for island connections (...more)

During summer the old town hosts a night market with Framers market ,Artisan crafts stalls, clothing and food stalls (...more)

Things to do in Es Mercadal town and surroundings (...more)