A fort built by the British between 1710 and 1726. Named after Sir John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, after whom the children's song 'Mambrú' was also named. A large part of the fort is built into a wall of rock, imitating the landscape. There are three forts: the Castle of Sant Felip (ancient moats), Fort Marlborough and Stuart Tower (Torre d'en Penjat), the site of executions in olden days. The municipality of Es Castell takes its name from Castle Sant Felip. A very interesting trip to the Menorca of bygone times under British rule.

Punta Nati Cape is located further northwest of the island located in the town of Ciutadella, Menorca this area is characterized by rocky and barren landscape, impressive precisely because of its hardness. The alacraneras bland, small succulents are the only representatives of the plant world that survive in this desert-like landscape. Thus, finding a place for swimming in this area is difficult, because the coast is the most rugged and rocky. About the impressive cliffs, a few tens of meters high, stands the lighthouse at Punta Nati, also known as Lamp Nova, built by the French in 1913 after the fatal wreck on the cliffs of one of his ships, the "General Chanzy "covering the journey Marseille-Algiers that killed more than 200 people. The lighthouse, which was inhabited until the second half of the twentieth century, has a white tower, a dome and aluminum flashlight. Also has large housing units for the old lighthouse keeper and a courtyard surrounded by a stone wall. To the right of the lighthouse are the remains of an observatory and a battery built during the civil war.

Es Canutells or Cala Canutells is situated at 10 kilometres from Maó, located on the southeast coast of the island, between Punta de na Picada and Cap Gros, as well as next to the village with the same name and the residential area ses Tanques. This beach is the result of a sinuous and narrow sea inlet. It is very small, with a sandy surface, it is exposed to the wind from the southeast and it is not very crowded by local visitors and tourists. It is located between the medium-high cliffs of a canyon, with lots of impressive caves and on the left side a village has been built. The coast between Cala Canutells and Calescoves is 1,3 nautical miles long and it is characterized by the high, steep and abrupt cliffs that reach a height of seventy metres, with bushes on the top. The marine and underwater conditions for anchoring boats are good, although the wind blows from the second and third quadrants, on a sandy ground with seaweed and rocks on the sides. The accessibility by car is easy following the signs and the deviations. You will pass the village of Sant Climent, a very calm village, although it is near the airport of the island, and where there are lots of British residents. The private car can be left on a free parking area in the surroundings. you will reach this sandy area going down the stairs. Information about this beach may change. To confirm the data or consult changes or new features, please contact the municipal tourism office below: Tourist Information - Menorca Main technical dataType of access: 60 metersType of access: For pedestrians - For vehicles - For boatsAverage width: 50 metersAccess for disabled people: NoDegree of occupancy: LowAnchoring zone: Yes

Great for snorkelling.

Talis or Atalis is situated at five kilometres from es Migjorn Gran, located between Punta d'Atálix and Racó des Cavalls, as well as between the village of Santo Tomàs (west) and Torre de Son Bou or Esfondrada (east; built in the 19th century, only the underground part is preserved). This coastal corner belongs to the eight hectometres of low coast with Platja de Son Bou, the biggest of the island of Menorca. This isolated sea inlet is characterized by its very small size, it has steep rocky areas with no vegetation, agricultural land in the southwest, a sandy beach which is exposed to the wind from the southeast-south-southwest, a gentle breeze, moderate swell, crystal clear water, sandy ground with some areas of seaweed, and it is not very crowded by local visitors and tourists. The marine and underwater conditions for anchoring boats are not good. The navigator is recommended to do this manoeuvre in the nearby Racó des Cavalls, a natural anchorage, open to the south, where you can even anchor with sea current, although there is a lot of seaweed in this coastal corner. The accessibility by car is easy following the signs and the deviations until the adjacent Platja de Sant Tomàs. The private car can be left on a free parking area in the surroundings. From this sandy area you have to walk on a track along the coast to reach Talis. You can also reach this beach with the public transport during the high season. Main technical data 10 meters Type of access: For pedestrians - For vehicles - For boats Average width: 1 meter Access for disabled people: No Degree of occupancy: Low

One of the most characteristic urban spaces Ciutadella de Menorca is undoubtedly the street known as Ses Voltes , its arched arcades. It goes from the Cathedral Square to the Plaça Nova . The first installment, which has only one side arches, is an irregular space, without the buildings between the street and San Sebastián, was formerly the Plaça Vella , in this part of the street there, on a column of concrete, the small sculpture of a bronze ram, local artist living in Madrid Matías Quetglas. The second tranche has arches on both sides, into the street, on the right there is a pharmacy, now closed, with facade and modern decor.

Caleta d'en Gorries or sa Caleta is situated at two kilometres from Ciutadella, located between Torre des Castellar (coastal defence tower of the 18th century where you have excellent panoramic views) and Cala Santandria, as well as next to the village of Cala Santandria. This coastal corner is located on the right side of the entrance of Cala Santandria (northern and north-eastern area), and the name caleta is given by the very small size. This sea inlet is characterized by having residential houses in the surroundings, it has a sandy beach and the coast is abrupt, the rocks are not very high, with vegetation on the top, it is exposed to the winds from the southwest-west, a gentle breeze, the water is calm, clean and transparent, and the slope is gentle. It is quite crowded by local visitors and tourists. The marine and underwater conditions for anchoring small boats are good. The navigator is recommended to anchor in the nearby Cala Santandria (two hectometres large in the entrance and seven hectometres long, as well as located at 3,5 nautical miles from Cap ''cape'- d'Artrutx, which is exposed to the wind from the west, but sheltered from the rest of the winds, with a sandy ground, and no dangerous sandbanks, where you can even anchor next to the coast. The accessibility by car is easy following the signs and the deviations. The private car can be left on a free parking area in the surroundings. You can also reach this beach with the public transport. When the beach has a lifeguard service, you must follow the lifeguards' instructions and the warnings on flags. A red flag indicates dangerous swimming conditions and means that swimming is not permitted. A yellow flag indicates that precaution must be taken, but that swimming is permitted. A green flag indicates that swimming is permitted. An orange flag is used to indicate that the lifeguard is absent. Act cautiously when no lifeguard is present or the service is not available and enjoy the beach without taking any unnecessary risks. For health and safety reasons, the municipal ordinances ban pets on beaches. This beach has received the 14001 environmental certification. Information about this beach may change. To confirm the data or consult changes or new features, please contact the municipal tourism office below: Tourist Information - Ciutadella General information on the island: Tourist Information - Menorca Main technical data Type of access: 60 meters Type of access: For pedestrians - For vehicles - For boats Average width: 15 meters Access for disabled people: No Degree of occupancy: High Anchoring zone: No

love it here...so much to see! beautiful!!!!!