🏘 Map of the towns and villages of Menorca

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Menorca has eight municipalities: Maó (the capital), Ciutadella (the former capital, in the west), Alaior, Es Mercadal, Ferreries, Es Migjorn Gran, Sant Lluís and Es Castell. Alongside them are settlements with their own identity such as the fishing village of Fornells, Es Grau (next to the natural park) and the photogenic Binibeca Vell.

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Menorca has eight municipalities and several settlements with strong character. The two main cities share the history: Maó, today's capital beside its great natural harbour, and Ciutadella, the former capital with a stately old town at the western tip.

Inland, the white towns of Alaior, Es Mercadal, Ferreries and Es Migjorn Gran keep their rural character, crafts and island cuisine. On the coast, fishing villages such as Fornells, Es Grau and Es Castell live facing the sea.

This map places each town and sums up what makes it special, to help you decide where to stay or what to visit depending on the atmosphere you're after.

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  • Maó (Mahón)

    Menorca's capital, overlooking one of the world's largest natural harbours. A harbour-town feel, British heritage and Xoriguer gin.

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  • Ciutadella

    The former capital, with a stately old town: cathedral, palaces, narrow streets and a beautiful port. Home of the Sant Joan festival.

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  • Alaior

    A whitewashed inland town, cradle of Menorca's cheese industry and artisan ice cream. A hillside old quarter around Santa Eulàlia church.

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  • Es Mercadal

    At the island's geographic centre, at the foot of Monte Toro (its highest point). Known for artisan ensaïmadas and as a base to explore the north.

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  • Es Migjorn Gran

    Menorca's youngest municipality, quiet and rural. Gateway to the southern ravines and unspoilt beaches (Binigaus, Sant Tomàs).

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  • Ferreries

    The highest town in Menorca, surrounded by nature. A tradition of handmade footwear and a lively market. Close to Cala Galdana.

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  • Sant Lluís

    A neatly laid-out white town founded by the French in the 18th century. Restored windmills and access to the south-east coves.

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  • Es Castell

    Beside the mouth of Maó harbour, of British foundation (Georgetown). Its Cales Fonts port is a magnet of waterside restaurants at sunset.

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  • Fornells

    A whitewashed fishing village in a sheltered northern bay. World-famous for its lobster stew (caldereta) and water sports.

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  • Es Grau

    A small white-housed fishing village, gateway to the s'Albufera des Grau Natural Park, the heart of the Biosphere Reserve.

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  • Binibeca Vell

    A cluster of white houses and labyrinthine alleys imitating an old fishing village. One of the island's most photographed postcards.

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