Torralba d’en Salord

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Última actualización: 19/08/2024

Taula de Torralba d'en Salord — Taula de Torralba den SalordTorralba

d’en Salord (or Salort) is a prehistoric Talayotic settlement near Cala en Porter, in Alaior. The origin of this settlement is between 1700 and 1400 BC. Although the settlement is in poor condition , the sanctuary and the Taula, which is about 4m high, are perfectly preserved. The Taula de Torralba d’en Salord is one of the best preserved in Menorca. During the excavation of the settlement, remains of a bonfire, wine amphorae and some objects used in rituals were found , suggesting that the site was dedicated to worship (the objects are on display at the Museum of Menorca):

An altar
Terracotta figurines of the Punic divinity Tanit
A bronze figurine of a bull
A bronze figurine of a horse’s hooves

The foundations of a circular hut and some caves excavated in the subsoil are also preserved in the village.

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How to Get There

To from Ciutadella (40min) you have to take the main road Me-1 towards Maò and take the detour to the village just after passing the village of Alaioir. To from Maò (20min) you have to take the road Me-12 towards Sant Climent and then follow the signs to the village.

Torralba d’en Salord has 2 Talaiots

In the village of Torralba d’en Salord there are 2 Talaiots. The largest one is the best preserved, and can be seen from all over the village. The second talayot is next to the enclosure of the Taula and only preserves a part of its outer wall.

La Taula and the Marés Quarry

La Taula is the best preserved remains of this settlement and of all Menorca. The Taula is a T-shaped construction made of two large stone blocks measuring more than 4m in height. There are 2 Marés quarries in the village of Torralba d’en Salord. The first is of prehistoric origin and is the origin of the stone blocks that were used for the construction of the Talayotic monuments. The second is estimated to date from the 17th century.