Archaeological ruins

Menorca, like the rest of the Balearic Islands, has suffered numerous invasions through the years, but a unique worldwide prehistoric culture preceded all attacks. The megalithic constructions, made of huge stones, are among the most impressive in the world, and you can only find them on the island.

If anything characterises Menorca’s megalithic constructions are the ones called “talaiots”. It seems that they fulfilled different functions: as a watchcover, defence tower, grave... One of the most emblematic settlements in the island is Torre d’en Galmes, in Son Bou (near Alaior). Also of an important archaeological interest are the megalithic walls of Torre Llafuda, Santa Rosa, Son Catlar, Biniaret and Alfurinet.

Among the religious monuments are the outstanding “taules”. These megalithic constructions made of two large stones form a magnificent t-shaped monument.
The most celebrated open-air “taules” are Trepucó, Talatí de dalt, sa Torreta de Tramuntana, Torralba d’en Salord, Torre Llisà Vell (in Alaior) and Torre Trencada (in Ciutadella). Along the same line, the most significant prehistoric funeral monument in the island because of its rarity and good conservation is the Naveta d’es Tudons in Ciutadella.