Menorca
Menorca (Minorca “minor island”) is one of the Balearic Islands (Islas Baleares in Spanish) located in the Mediterranean Sea and belongs to Spain. It takes its name from being smaller than nearby island of Majorca. Menorca has a population of approximately 88,000. It is GPS located around 39°47′ to 40°00′N, 3°52′ to 4°24′E. Its highest point, called El Toro or Monte Toro, is 358 m/1174 ft above sea level. The island is known for its large collection of megalithic stone monuments: navetes, taules, and talaiots, which speak of a very early prehistoric human activity. Some of the earliest culture on Minorca was influenced by other Mediterranean cultures, including the Minoans of ancient Crete. For example the use of inverted columns at Knossos is thought to have influenced early peoples of Menorca in imitating this practice. Great for for vacations in any travel guides.
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October 1st, 2008 at 2:23 pm
Menorca is a gem of an island, and quieter with much better scenery in comparison to the other Balearic Isles in my opinon. I visited the island a number of times in recent years and even though the island is smaller than Majorca it still has as much to offer.