Two Historical Towns of Menorca

When you are looking for somewhere to relax, take it easy and enjoy some sun, consider a villa break on the delightful Spanish island of Menorca. Menorca is in the westernmost part of Spain and sits in the Mediterranean Sea as part of the Balearic Islands. Most people are more familiar with its larger sister island, Majorca, but for a peaceful villa break there really is nowhere with more charm than Menorca.

The history of the island dates back to the very early days, and evidence of it can be seen at every turn. One of the major benefits of visiting Menorca is the presence of fewer tourists; it's still possible to experience the strong historical vibe of the small villages where locals go about their everyday lives. Seeing the history

One of the best things about booking a villa break within a drive of the two main cities, Mahon and Ciutadella, is the ease of getting around to see the megaliths the island is so renowned for. Various findings have evidence there were settlers on the island as far back as 5000 BC, but for most purposes the Talayotic period is where the megaliths and monuments date from.

Visit Trepucó

One option is to visit the Trepucó settlement and remains near the capital city of Mahon. The township was abandoned during the second Punic War, and of its 5,000 square metre area and three defensive walls that once were, all that now remains are some fragments of the walls and two towers. Trepucó is the largest centre of worship in ancient Menorca and is extremely accessible for visitors.

The Town of Catlar

Once you have explored Trepucó, another spare day on your villa break can be spent up in the northern part of the island near Ciutadella, in the ancient town of Catlar. As one of the best preserved remains of ancient Menorca, Catlar is well known for the remains of its city wall, which reaches a height of three metres in places and stretches along a length of nine hundred metres. Not only can you explore the remains of the wall and marvel at the impressive size and placement of the stones, there are also some interesting remains of some watch towers too. Inside the village are the vestiges of the many houses and buildings that once existed. Outside the city walls there is even a small necropolis carved into the rock. All these features are fascinating relics and well worth a visit if you have even a passing interest in history.

Brenda Jaaback is the Managing Director of Bartle Holidays. They can provide you with a wide selection of accommodation for a villa break on the beautiful island of Menorca. Bartle Holidays makes no warranty as to the accuracy of information contained in this article and excludes any liability of any kind for the information.

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