Balearic Islands Sights

  1. Platja de Migjorn

    East of Sant Ferran de ses Roques, towards Es Caló, a series of bumpy roads leads to the south coast beaches, known collectively as Platja de Migjorn. They are secluded and popular, despite their sometimes rocky and seaweed-strewn shorelines (especially towards the western end). The best are at the eastern end around Es Arenals. Most of these beach settlements consist of a handful of houses and apartments, a couple of bar-restaurants and the odd hostal .

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  2. Poble Espanyol

    In the west of the city, Poble Espanyol is a copy of the village of the same name in Barcelona. It contains replicas of famous monuments and other buildings representative of a variety of Spanish architectural styles, not to mention souvenir shops galore, although these are closed on Saturday afternoon, Sunday and on holidays.

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  3. Ses Voltes

    Ciutadella's pedestrian walkway, Ses Voltes (The Arches), has a vaguely North African flavour, and is lined with glamorous shops and boutiques, restaurants and smoky bars.

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  4. Torre d'es Cap de Barbaria

    A narrow sealed road heads south out of the capital through stone-walled farmlands to Cap de Barbaria, the island's southernmost point. It's a pleasant ride to the lonely white lighthouse at the road's end, although there ain't much to do once you get there, except gaze out to sea. From the far (lighthouse) a track leads east (a 10-minute walk) to the Torre d'es Cap de Barbaria, an 18th-century watchtower.

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  5. Xoriguer Gin Distillery

    On the waterfront, head to the Xoriguer Gin Distillery where you can try the local gin, another British legacy. At the front is a liquor outlet and souvenir shop where visitors can help themselves to free samples. Menorcan gin is distinctively aromatic and very tasty. You can also try various strange liqueurs and tonics.

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