Balearic Islands

MENORCA

digs; and the Church of Santa María with its neo-Gothic interior. Then there's the splendid Portal de Sant Roc , the remains of the medieval walls that surrounded the city. At the beginning of September you can experience the popular festivities of Mare de Déu de Gràcia , with activities for adults and children, gastronomic sampling, pa- rades and the traditional procession through the city streets. Looking for something different? Fish- ing tourism. Excursions on board boats accompanied by traditional fishermen where you can watch dolphins, sail, eat on board and learn all about the art of fishing. There are departures from the ports of Ciutadella and Mahón.

In the east of the island there is fur- ther evidence of the island's culture in pre-historic times in the Trepucó Ta- laiotic settlement , which has one of Eu- rope's oldest and best-preserved taulas (T-shaped Talaiotic construction exclu- sive to the island of Menorca). To go even further back in time, there is the amazing Torre d'en Galmés , a Pre-Ta- laiotic settlement with circular dwel- lings and the remains of a water collec- tion system. Mahón , the island's capital, lies at the eastern end of the island and is one of the largest natural harbours in the world. You should visit the majestic La Mola , a typical polygonal German-style fortress; the Menorca Museum which exhibits finds from the archaeological

b b NAVETA DES TUDONS MENORCA

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