MAHON, MENORCA

Take a trip to he magical town of Ciutadella, located on the west coast of the island. 

 

While in Ciutadella we will see obelisk, which was built in the middle of the last century, commemorates the town’s residents, who were killed or forced into slavery during a Turkish attack in 1558.

We will also see the outside of the Town Hall, a palace emblem of power, the Born Theatre (Teatre des Born) and the noble palaces of Salort, Vivó and Torre Saura, neo-classic properties of the nobility, which is still in power today. From Plaça dés Born, the streets stretch out across the city centre, and take us to the impressive 14th century Cathedral, built on an ancient Arab mosque (parts of which were incorporated into the cathedral’s design). Here we shall see architectural surprises, such as the Roser Church (Iglésia del Roser), or Saura Palace (Palau Saura), which have both been transformed into exhibition halls.

After admiring the beauty here on our walking tour, we can enjoy some free time to relax among the terraces within the many squares, or browse the local shops. Some of us may wish to wander to the picturesque port of Ciutadella – one of the smallest in the Mediterranean. The port is lined with traditional fishing boats and yachts, and the promenade features seafood restaurants.

Following our period of free time, we re-board our tour coach and drive back to the quayside in Mahón.

TOUR NOTES: Our guided walking tour takes approximately 45 minutes, and will be over flat, even ground. There will be some steps to negotiate in the town. The amount of walking during free time is at the passengers’ discretion. For reference, we will have approximately one and a half hours of free time.

DESCRIPTION CORRECT FOR 2009 CANARIES & MEDITERRANEAN CRUISES