Ciutadella de Menorca
Ciutadella de Menorca
Menorca's beautiful former capital on the west coast, with a medieval old town of palaces, a Gothic cathedral and a famous summer horse festival.
Ciutadella de Menorca, usually just called Ciutadella, sits at the western end of the island and was its capital until the 18th century. Often called the old and beautiful, it has the most charming old town on Menorca, a maze of honey-coloured streets, grand mansions and quiet courtyards. At its centre stand a Gothic cathedral and the broad Plaça des Born. Down below, a long narrow harbour fills with restaurants and boats. It is the island's historic and cultural heart.
What [Destination] is known for
Ciutadella is best known for the beauty of its old town. Its narrow lanes, many of them lined with arcades known as Ses Voltes, wind between aristocratic palaces such as Palau Salort and the great Cathedral of Menorca, a Gothic church built on the site of an old mosque. The main square, Plaça des Born, is ringed by 19th-century buildings and the town hall, with an obelisk marking a brutal Ottoman raid in 1558. Its other great draw is its festival. Every year on 23 and 24 June, the Festes de Sant Joan fill the old streets with riders and black Menorquín horses, which rear up on their hind legs among the crowds. It is one of the most spectacular festivals in the Balearics. The harbour, set in a long inlet below the town, is the place to be in the evening, with its line of bars and restaurants. The old fish market and the streets around the cathedral are the liveliest spots by day, and the famous beaches of the west coast lie a short drive away.
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Spend your time getting lost in the old town, which is made for wandering. Visit the Cathedral of Menorca, step inside one of the old palaces like Palau Salort, and follow the arcaded streets of Ses Voltes between the shops and cafes. Pause in Plaça des Born for the views and the grand buildings around it. In the evening, head down to the harbour for dinner by the water and watch the sun go down. If you can, time your trip for the Sant Joan festival in June, when the whole city fills with horses and music.
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Food and drink in [Destination]
Ciutadella is one of the best places to eat on Menorca. The streets around the cathedral and the old fish market are full of tapas bars and restaurants, and the harbour is lined with seafood places. Look out for island dishes and a glass of the local Xoriguer gin, often served as a long, refreshing drink.
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May, June, September and October bring warm days and thinner crowds than the July and August peak, when heat and visitor numbers both climb. The old town stays pleasant to explore year-round, though many seasonal restaurants close over winter.
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Ciutadella is at the western end of Menorca, about 45 minutes by road from Maó and the island's airport (MAH), with regular buses linking the two cities. In summer there is also a ferry across to Mallorca from the nearby port. The old town is compact and best explored on foot, and a car helps if you want to reach the beaches and coves around it.
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The old town is small and walkable, so the best plan is simply to wander and get lost. The harbour comes alive in the evening and is a lovely spot for dinner at sunset. For the Sant Joan festival in late June, book accommodation many months ahead. Ciutadella has some excellent boutique hotels in restored old palaces. It is the best base for the beautiful beaches of the west and south coast. Mornings around the cathedral and fish market show the city at its most local.
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