The most important cities of Menorca

Ciutadella-Menorca
When you plan a trip to Minorca he does not usually pay too much attention to the cities and towns that he can visit there. Its biggest claim, the one that makes us want to stay at one end or another of the island, is undoubtedly its beaches. However, it is worth visiting its most important cities to get an idea of ​​what the second largest island in the Balearic Islands is like.

In this article I am going to tell you about the six with the most inhabitants, so take note and do everything possible to visit them if you have enough days.

Mahon

Mahon
It is the capital and the most populous city in Menorca, a place that must be visited yes or yes for various reasons. The highlight is the Mola Fortress, its town hall, the Menorca Museum, the Bastion of San Roc and the Church of Santa María. In addition, you cannot miss the opportunity to stroll along the promenade, where you will find a multitude of bars and restaurants with gastronomic proposals of all kinds.


Citadel

Ciutadella-city
Ciudadela has a population similar to that of Mahón (about 30,000 inhabitants), so it is often difficult to say that it is the second and not the first city in Menorca in terms of population census. What is evident is that it has the necessary ingredients to attract tourists, since its old town, full of shops and restaurants, is a great attraction. The Port of Ciudadela and the Cathedral of Menorca should also be on your list of essential visits to the city.

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Alayor

Alayor
Talking about Alayor is talking about a city much smaller than Mahón and Ciudadela in terms of number of inhabitants, since it barely reaches 10,000. It is only 12 kilometers from the capital and arguably a University City, since there is an extension of the University of the Balearic Islands (UIB), which is based in Palma de Mallorca. The parish of Santa Eulàlia, which is the patron saint of the city, is one of the places to visit next to its historic center, where it is possible to appreciate several buildings of great architectural beauty.


saint Louis

San-Luis-Menorca
With about 8,000 inhabitants, it could be said that San Luis is the fourth most important city in Menorca with the permission of the two that I mention below (Ferrerías and Mercadal). The French founded it in honor of the King of France Louis XV, something that occurred during the brief impasse in which they dominated the island (1756-1763). Its main street, called Es Cós, is the one that registers the most movement, while the holidays are those that are experienced during the first weekend after the festivity of San Luis, which is August 25.

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Ironworks

Ferreries
Its name comes from "ferrer", which means "blacksmith" in Spanish. It has about 5,000 inhabitants and was formerly a town where they lived on costume jewelry and footwear, but today what is more developed is tourism. Of course, you should not forget that the famous sandals are manufactured there, a type of traditional footwear that is exported worldwide. The white color is the one that predominates in its streets, where it is worth strolling after taking a bath in Cala Galdana, one of the best beaches in Menorca, which is only 10 minutes away by car.

Mercadal

Es-Mercadal
I finish this compilation of important cities with a locality that more than a city is a town. Mercadal, with just 5,000 inhabitants, is a municipality located in the heart of the island, which is why some of the lifelong neighbors have not even got to know the sea. It is true that it is enough kilometers to walk, but no less true that it is very well connected with the rest of the island's cities. White, in this case, is also the predominant color in its streets.

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