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Ciutadella Old Town
Ciutadella
A graceful old capital of narrow lanes, a harbour lined with seafood restaurants, and a cathedral on the main square.
- Suggested time: 2h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Couples
Streets open all day
Menorca
9 places, 9 of them free and 3 tours and activities. Quiet coves, a UNESCO biosphere and two handsome harbour towns.
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Mahón (Maó) Harbour
Maó
One of the largest natural harbours in the world, with a lively waterfront, gin distilleries and a Georgian-style old town.
- Suggested time: 2 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Everyone
Open all day; boat trips run in season
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Cala Macarella
South coast
A pine-backed white-sand cove with clear water, one of the island’s most popular beaches, with a quieter sister cove next door.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Beach lovers
Open-air; busy in summer
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Cala Turqueta
South coast
A small cove of fine white sand and turquoise water, reached on foot through pine woods.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Beach lovers
Open-air
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Cami de Cavalls Coastal Path
Cala Galdana
A historic path that circles the entire island, with beautiful stretches of cliffs, coves and pine forest.
- Suggested time: 4 hrs
- No booking needed
- Suits: Outdoor lovers
Open all day
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Naveta des Tudons
Near Ciutadella
A 3,000-year-old, boat-shaped stone burial chamber among the best-preserved monuments of its age in Europe.
- Suggested time: 45 min
- No booking needed
- Suits: Culture lovers
Open-air; best in daylight
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Monte Toro
Es Mercadal
The island’s highest point, with a sanctuary and views over the whole of Menorca on a clear day.
- Suggested time: 1 hr
- No booking needed
- Suits: Photographers
Daily; sanctuary hours vary
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Cap de Cavalleria Lighthouse
North coast
A wild, wind-swept headland with a lighthouse, red-stone cliffs and big skies.
- Suggested time: 1h 30m
- No booking needed
- Suits: Photographers
Open-air; best at sunset
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