History & Culture
See Menorca’s History Brought to Life at the Castillo de San Felipe
History & Culture See Menorca's History Brought to Life at the Castillo de San Felipe More than just a beautiful holiday island, Menorca has a fascinating history. Thanks to its strategically important location in the Mediterranean, and the large natural harbour at Mahón, Menorca has been considered a treasure worth fighting over by successive European [...]
We Recommend: the Cathedral of Ciutadella de Menorca
You might be most familiar with Menorca as a place of endless sand and sunshine, a tiny slice of heaven in the middle of the Mediterranean.
We Recommend: Castillo de San Felip
Situated at a continental crossroads in the middle of the Mediterranean, Menorca has seen more history than you’d expect for such a tiny island.
We Recommend: the Anglican Church of Santa Margarita
If you’re familiar with the religious and historical background of Spain and the Balearics, you know that this country is home to a strong Roman Catholic tradition.
When in Menorca, Do as the Romans Do
The island of Menorca has been conquered by literally dozens of invaders from all over the northern hemisphere in the past two and a half millennia.
The Historic Fortresses of Marlborough and La Mola
Military historians have rich pickings on Menorca, which has experienced wave upon wave of invaders since ancient times.
A Guide to the Balearic Islands, Part 2: History
The Balearic Islands – made up of Ibiza in the south-west, Majorca in the centre and Menorca in the north-east – offer so much to the British holiday-maker.
The Story of Lazareto Island
For decades Menorcans could only look out at the Illa del Llatzeret (Lazareto island) in the Harbour of Mahón.
The Bygone Capital: Ciutadella’s Palaces
For the architectural enthusiast, the historic treasure trove of Ciutadella is a delight to visit.
