Island of Pleasant Breeze: Menorca
Menorca is the second largest of the Balearic Islands just 21 miles from Mallorca with many family-friendly resorts and almost as many beaches as Mallorca and Ibiza combined. Menorca is picture perfect with holiday resorts along the south coast and a string of quiet fishing villages along the island s rougher northern shore.
Places of interest:
Menorca Harbors along the waterfront of the town of Mahon offers a lot of interesting spots and structures, views of Balearic fishing vessels in Arab design and beautiful scenery.
Es Freginal Park in the heart of Mahon offers several areas to sit in, have picnics, and see flower exhibits; a popular spot for countless cultural events like the Jazz Festival.
Xoriguer Distillery constructed during the 18th century, is situated at the Moll de Ponent dockside. This distillery possesses massive copper stills which are essential in the production of top quality Menorca gin which can be sampled and purchased along with the other types of liquor that the Xoriguer Distillery manufactures.
Placa Alfons III is an eye-catching plaza lined with noteworthy restaurants and cafés and the aged windmill, which now serves as headquarters for the town’s tourist information office.
Sant Francesc Church in the Placa de Monesir of Mahon boasts of an impressive altar in Gothic design, an octagonal chapel, and an interesting assortment of Baroque ornaments.
Ciutadella Cathedral is an extraordinary 13th century place of worship in the Placa de la Catedral in Ciutadella.This structure built on the spot of an ancient mosque shows impressively meticulous architecture, stone carvings of unique mythical creatures and a Neo-Gothic awning that hangs high above the principal altar.
Santa Clara Church located in the town of Ciutadella was established in 1287. The main features of this place of worship include an obscure wood carving portraying the ‘Adoration of Shepherds.’
Sant Antoni Church built in the 17th century is located in Carre de Vassollo. Damaged during the Spanish Civil War, and it was closed for many years while undergoing restoration, today a well attended place of worship.
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