Located on the west coast of the Balearic Island of Menorca is the town of Ciutadella, the island’s former fortress and old capital city which now is the well-preserved Old Town of the island that draws visitors to its cobblestone streets and stunning medieval architecture.
Spend the morning wandering the streets of Es Born, the former center of the city during medieval times, and gaze up at the Cathedral of Menorca, a gothic cathedral that dates to the 14th century. Meander west toward the port and grab a table at one of the many restaurants along Carrer Marina or Cami de Baix for a seafood lunch overlooking the water.
After lunch take a quick trip 15 minutes east to Es Tudons, a prehistoric burial site where, for an entry fee of less than $4, you can view the naveta, a funerary structure native to the island of Menorca.
Head back to the coast as the sun sets for a pre-dinner swim at Cala en Brut, just north of Ciutadella. You can also snorkel or take a leap from one of the surrounding cliffs into the Mediterranean Sea.
Make your way back to the center of Ciutadella for an authentic Menorcan dinner at Hogar del Pollo, a favorite of locals where you can catch live music depending on the night, plus enjoy plates and plates of classic Spanish tapas.
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