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Punta Nati Lighthouse

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The Punta Nati lighthouse is the closest to the center of Ciudadela of all the lighthouses in Menorca (with the exception of Sa Farola). For me it is the best place in Menorca to watch the sunset. This lighthouse was built in 1912 to prevent the constant shipwrecks that occurred on the north coast of Ciudadela.

It can be reached by a spectacular road both by car and by bike. The road is two-way but incredibly narrow with two bike lanes on a fairly long stretch. If you drive your vehicle, you must be very careful because it is very easy to meet a cyclist in any curve.

Cavalleria Lighthouse

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The lighthouse of Cavalleria is one of the most peculiar lighthouses in Menorca. This lighthouse is located at the northernmost point of the island, Cape Cavalleria, and can be reached by car via a narrow road. It is possible to park the car a few meters away. Most people who visit the lighthouse do so by day, but it is also possible to do it at night, or to watch the sunset.

Sa Farola Lighthouse

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The Faro de Sa Farola is the most urban lighthouse of all the ones in Menorca.
The construction of this lighthouse began in 1861 and was completed and inaugurated in 1863.
In 2013 it celebrated 150 years since its opening!
This lighthouse was one of the first of all the Balearic Islands to inaugurate the electric lighting system, in 1918.

Far de l’illa de l’Aire

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The Far de l’illa de l’Aire is the most difficult lighthouse to access in Menorca. Being located on an island in front of Punta Prima, it can only be reached by sea. In the past three “torrers” and their families lived there. Imagine how hard it could be sharing such a small space!

Favàritx Lighthouse

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Isolated from civilization and in the midst of s’Albufera des Grau we find the Cape of Favàritx. The Cape of Favàritx is located in the Tramontana area of the island (the northern area) and is geologically very ancient, specifically from the primary era, also known as Paleozoic. In the same cape of Favaritx we can find the Favaritx Lighthouse. The Lighthouse of Favaritx is surrounded by low cliffs of black and grayish slate, forming a style that many define as lunar or even infernal. When you head towards the lighthouse you will have the feeling that you are in another island, that it is not Menorca at all.

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