Menorca Diferente

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Ciutadella Market (Mercat des Peix)

The Mercat des Peix de Ciutadella is one of the most visited spots by tourists during the summer months.
The market building finished its construction in 1985, and since then it has been remodeled more than once.
The most recent rehabilitation was done in 2011 to solve problems of leaks and to modify the floor, which was a bit slippery and could cause falls among customers.

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Traveling to Menorca

To travel to Menorca you can choose between two options: by boat or by plane. Depending on your place of stay on the island it may be more advisable one or the other option. The vast majority of people in Spain have their holidays during the month of July or August. In case you are one of the privileged ones who can distance yourself from this trend and choose when you can travel to Menorca, it is best to travel in June or September if you are looking for good weather and “few” people.

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Poblado de Torretrencada

The prehistoric village of Torretrencada is located a few kilometers from Ciutadella. Torretrencada remained until the end of the Roman era and in its interior are preserved many archaeological remains of interest. In addition to the Taula de Torretrencada, the main rest of the village, there are also hypostile rooms, a talayot and artificial caves carved by its inhabitants directly in the rock subsoil.

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Calespiques a Punta Nati – Section 10 of the Camí de Cavalls

Stage 10 of the Camí de Cavalls runs from Calespiques to Punta Nati Lighthouse. It is a stage of just over 5 km of moderate difficulty and suitable for all ages as long as it is done on foot. To go by Mountain bike is more difficult, because it is a very rocky route, and with some steep slopes along the way. You will most probably have to get off the bike in several places.

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Posidonia Oceanica – The Secret of Menorca’s Crystalline Waters

Posidonia oceanica is a very common marine plant in Menorca.
Although many call it seaweed, it is a plant.
Posidonia has its natural habitat between 0 and 40 meters deep, and with the change of leaves every year, it brings the berms (posidonia leaves) to the beaches.
Will we run out of sand to protect the tourist sector?
I hope not, and to avoid this it is necessary to raise awareness and educate people who visit the beaches every year.
You are already informed, if you want beaches without posidonia the best thing to do is to go to urban beaches.

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