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Talayotic Menorca is now part of the UNESCO World Heritage List!
Discover one of the richest and most remarkable archaeological landscapes on the planet, moulded over generations by the population of Menorca, who have lovingly protected the striking legacy of Talayotic culture.
Visit the sites
Menorca covers just over 700 km2 and has 1,586 archaeological sites. Not all of these can be easily accessed, which is why a selection has been made that best represents and summarises the island’s prehistory, and are accessible to anyone interested in discovering the Talayotic world of Menorca.
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Naveta des Tudons
Necropolis of Calescoves
Talayotic settlement of So na Caçana
Talayotic settlement of Son Catlar
Talayotic Settlement of Talatí
Talayotic settlement of Torralba d'en Salort
Talayotic settlement of Torre d’en Galmés
Talayotic Settlement of Trepucó
Cova des Coloms cave
Dolmen of Ses Roques Llises
Na Comerma de sa Garita Monument
The Navetes of Rafal Rubí
Naviform settlement of Son Mercer de Baix
Talayotic settlement of Cornia Nou
Sa Torreta de Tramuntana talayotic settlement
Talayotic settlement of Sant Agustí
Talayotic settlement of Torrellafuda
Talayotic settlement of Torrellisar
Talayotic settlement of Torretrencada
Es Galliner de Madona hypostyle hall
Talayot of Torelló
Cova de Biniedrís cave
Cova des Pas cave
Copper mine of Sa Mitja Lluna
Es Castellàs des Caparrot de Forma
Torre del Ram Hypogeum
Western naveta of Biniac
Oriental naveta of Biniac
Necropolis of Cala Morell
Coastal Settlement of Coll de Cala Morell
Talayotic settlement of Biniaiet Vell / Sant Vicenç d'Alcaidús
Talayotic settlement of Binissafullet
Talayotic settlement of Montefí
Talayot of Trebalúger
Cova des Càrritx cave
Cova des Mussol cave
Naveta des Tudons
The Naveta des Tudons is certainly one of the most emblematic and visited Talayotic monuments in Menorca, thanks to its excellent state of conservation and because navetas are a...
Necropolis of Calescoves
From prehistoric until Roman times, Calescoves attracted the attention of the different Menorcan settlers. It was occupied for many centuries and is therefore a highly significant...
Talayotic settlement of So na Caçana
The So Na Caçana site is considered to be a group of sanctuaries, as it includes more than one taula enclosure and two rather unorthodox talayots, which could mean that it...
Talayotic settlement of Son Catlar
Son Catlar is one of the largest Talayotic settlements in the Balearic Islands and the only one whose outer wall around most of the settlement remains intact. Although the...
Talayotic Settlement of Talatí
The archaeological area of Talatí de Dalt is one of the island’s most emblematic, thanks in part to its excellent state of conservation and its peculiar taula. It is...
Talayotic settlement of Torralba d'en Salort
This is one of the largest and most spectacular prehistoric settlements in Menorca. It reached its peak during the time of Carthaginian commercial growth but remained in use until...
Talayotic settlement of Torre d’en Galmés
The Talayotic settlement of Torre d’en Galmés, which covers 4.5 hectares, is one of the largest in Menorca and all of the Balearic Islands. It is located atop an...
Talayotic Settlement of Trepucó
Trepucó is one of the largest Talayotic settlements in Menorca, covering over 4 hectares, which were originally fortified. Only a small portion of the settlement remains at...
Cova des Coloms cave
The Cova des Coloms cave is one of the most frequently visited sites by both local and visiting hikers, due both to the beauty of the natural environment of the Binigaus ravine in...
Dolmen of Ses Roques Llises
The dolmen of Ses Roques Llises is a dolmenic-style collective sepulchre and one of the oldest known constructions in all of Menorca, erected in around 2000 BC. It is part of the...
Na Comerma de sa Garita Monument
Na Comerma de Sa Garita is a unique archaeological monument on both a Menorcan and Balearic level. It is part of the Torre d’en Galmés archaeological area and is made...
The Navetes of Rafal Rubí
The Rafal Rubí archaeological site is made up of two funerary navetas dating from between the Middle and Late Bronze Ages, although other materials have been found on site...
Naviform settlement of Son Mercer de Baix
Son Mercer de Baix, inhabited between the Early Bronze Age (1400 BC) and the Talayotic period (1000 BC) is the most well-known naviform settlement in all of Menorca. It consists...
Talayotic settlement of Cornia Nou
The Talayotic settlement of Cornia Nou is one of the most impressive of its kind in Menorca, with excavations performed on the western talayot and the southern building revealing...
Sa Torreta de Tramuntana talayotic settlement
Sa Torreta de Tramuntana is a benchmark Talayotic settlement in the north of the island. Situated in a high-spot, it dominates much of the coast and the surrounding valleys. The...
Talayotic settlement of Sant Agustí
The Talayotic settlement of Sant Agustí, in the municipal district of Es Migjorn Gran, is one of the most monumental on the island and is known for the unique...
Talayotic settlement of Torrellafuda
The Talayotic settlement of Torrellafuda in the municipal district of Ciutadella is one of the island’s most charismatic. Located within a wild olive trees forest, it...
Talayotic settlement of Torrellisar
The Talayotic settlement of Torrellisar is located in the municipal area of Alaior, and includes a variety of structures that highlight a taula enclosure and two talayots, which...
Talayotic settlement of Torretrencada
The Talayotic settlement of Torretrencada in the municipal district of Ciutadella stands out thanks to its taula, one of the most special on the island. The settlement, which...
Es Galliner de Madona hypostyle hall
Es Galliner de Madona is an isolated hypostyle hall, with a semicircular floor plan and a straight facade that rests on the rock on one side and which is accessed through a door...
Talayot of Torelló
The settlement of Torelló is one of the largest in the municipal district of Maó, although it is difficult to fully appreciate its true size as it was severely...
Cova de Biniedrís cave
The Cova de Biniedrís cave is found on the eastern bank of the ravine of the same name. It is part of the funerary complex of Calescoves and, along with other caves like Es...
Cova des Pas cave
The Cova des Pas cave is a necropolis that was utilised by a Late Bronze Age community (1200-800 BC). Found within an inaccessible wall of the Trebalúger ravine, it led to...
Copper mine of Sa Mitja Lluna
The prehistoric copper mine of Sa Mitja Lluna located on Illa d'en Colom is a site of special importance, not only for its exceptional conservation, but also for being...
Current excavation projects
The research work studying our archaeological heritage is ongoing.
Here is some information on the different archaeological projects currently under way in Minorca.
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Related activities
Until 14
Dec
Excursion:
"Ja som patrimoni mundial” programme
Activities to commemorate the inscription of Talayotic Menorca on the UNESCO World Heritage List. The next activity will be on May 23: DOP Menorcan Archaeology. From Ferreries to Son Mercer de Baix.
Until 02
Jun
Exhibition:
"A peu i en bicicleta per Menorca" in Alaior
The exhibition aims to bring the public closer to the figure of a self-taught researcher and to discover all the work, effort and dedication that characterised Pasarius. This exhibition can be visited in Alaior until June 2.
21
Apr
Excursion:
Celebrating International Day for Monuments and Sites: visit to Calescoves and observation of the solar phenomenon in the Cova des Jurats
On this visit we can observe this phenomenon, explained by Margarita Orfila, archaeologist and president of the Ateneu de Maó. Explanations about the necropolis by Cristina Bravo and Irene Riudavets (Nurarq). Inscriptions until April 19 at 12 noon.
04
May
Excursion:
Talayotic Menorca, a UNESCO World Heritage Site: vestiges of a territory densely populated during prehistoric times
The University of the Balearic Islands is organising a guided tour from Cornia Nou to Talatí de Dalt led by Antoni Ferrer Rotger, director of the Talayotic Menorca Agency.
18
Apr
Conference:
Celebrating International Day for Monuments and Sites: "The role of the Ministry of Culture in UNESCO World Heritage nominations"
Conference by José María Lanzarote, technician of the World Heritage area of the Ministry of Cultural Affairs, at the Museu de Menorca. Glosat by Soca de Mots. Tasting of Talaiòtica beer (Grahame Pearce) and Talayotic dessert (Ca Na Maru). Registration through the Museu de Menorca website.
14
Apr
Excursion:
Celebrating International Day for Monuments and Sites: a visit to Son Catlar
Guided visit to Son Catlar as part of the programme of activities to celebrate the International Day for Monuments and Historic Sites. Explanations by Maria José León, director of the Museu Municipal de Ciutadella-Can Saura and co-director of the excavations at the site.
11
Apr
Conference:
Maria Petrus, the forgotten alayorense, the unknown archaeologist
Lecture by Miquel À. Limón on the archaeologist Maria Petrus within the cycle of Popular Memory of the Forum and Centre d'Estudis Locals of Alaior.
06
Apr
Other:
Guided visits to Can Saura
Can Saura organises guided tours of the museum. The permanent exhibition, located in the historic building of Can Saura, is divided into two floors and fifteen rooms, and has an important archaeological collection. The collections recovered from the cova des Mussol and the cova des Càrritx stand out.
04
Apr
Other:
Presentation of the book "Menorca Talayotic, World Heritage"
This is the eighth title in the Sitjot collection, a journey through the long process of the candidacy that culminated in the declaration as World Heritage Site. The presentation will take place at the Institut Menorquí d'Estudis, Maó .
04
Apr
Other:
Talayotic pop-up!
Create your taula enclosure with this contemporary technique at the Can Saura museum, Ciutadella. Workshop for children between 8 and 12 years old. Organised by: Can Saura.
30
Mar
Other:
Guided visits to Can Saura
Can Saura organises guided tours of the museum. The permanent exhibition, located in the historic building of Can Saura, is divided into two floors and fifteen rooms, and has an important archaeological collection. The collections recovered from the cova des Mussol and the cova des Càrritx stand out.
24
Mar
Excursion:
Excursion to Calescoves
We will visit the necropolis of Calescoves, where the latest news on the study of the hypogeum of Menorca will be explained. Led by Sonia Carbonell, PhD in archaeology. Pre-registration from March 8. Organised by the Museu de Menorca.
22
Mar
Conference:
Unearthing the past: the archaeological excavations in the courtyard of cave 45 at Calescoves
We will discover how the excavations have developed and what the first results of the archaeological research have been. Led by the co-directors, Margalida Coll and Sonia Carbonell. Organized by the Museu de Menorca.
16
Mar
Other:
Create your cup with talayotic decoration
Workshop for adults. Create your cup with Talayotic decoration in the Can Saura museum.
09
Mar
Exhibition:
A morning with Josep Mascaró Pasarius
Guided tour of the exhibition "On foot and by bicycle around Menorca. Mascaró Pasarius, the forge of a researcher". Later, an activity about the map of Menorca made by Mascaró Pasarius. Organised by Can Saura and the Museu de Menorca.
Recent news
News
10
Apr
We celebrate the International Day for Monuments and Historic Sites
Talayotic Menorca joins this year's celebrations of the International Day for Monuments and Historic Sites with three activities in collaboration with the Museu de Menorca, the Museu de Ciutadella-Can Saura and the Ateneu de Maó
Becatalaiotica
02
Apr
Take part in Becatalaiotica 2024
The eighth edition of the Becatalaiotica cultural competition kicks off today, April 2, with the start of the registration period until June 2 at 11:59 pm. The main aims of the competition are to give visibility to young talent, to vindicate Menorca's landscape as a source of inspiration and to imagine new ways of inhabiting the island's prehistoric sites.
Interview
27
Mar
"One of the current challenges is the adaptation of some sites to be visited outside the tourist routes”
This March we interview Francesc Isbert. He carries out his professional activity in the field of safeguarding and studying Menorcan artistic heritage, painting, sculpture in general, with special dedication to archaeological restoration.
News
07
Mar
New "plec de lectura" dedicated to Lluís Plantalamor
The new "plec de lectura" of the Xarxa de Biblioteques de Menorca is dedicated to Lluís Plantalamor, one of the archaeologists who promoted studies on the Talayotic period in Menorca. His field of research has focused on Menorca's prehistoric period, mainly on its first settlement (Chalcolithic and Bronze Age). His work on the elaboration of planimetries of prehistoric monuments should also be highlighted.
News
02
Mar
Presentation of the new book in the Sitjot collection "Talayotic Menorca, World Heritage"
The conseller of Cultural Affairs has announced the creation of the Talayotic Menorca Interpretation Centre at the CIM headquarters in Ciutadella, which is expected to become a reality in 2025. It will be a point of reference where all the information on the sites of Talayotic Menorca will be unified, and it will be located next to the Agency's offices.
News
01
Mar
Menorca Talayotic receives the Ramon Llull Award
The president of the Consell Insular de Menorca, Adolfo Vilafranca, received the Ramon Llull award from President Prohens. The awards ceremony was held yesterday at the Llotja de Palma. The Ramon Llull awards are the highest recognition given by the autonomous community.
Interview
23
Feb
"Without research, being World Heritage would be meaningless, because it is the knowledge of the monuments that really gives them value"
This February we interview Carmen Lara Astiz, an archaeologist with extensive experience linked to Talayotic Menorca. Her experience has led her to participate in excavations in diferent places such as Menorca, Navarre, Catalonia, France and Cyprus.
News
16
Feb
Talayotic Menorca, Ramon Llull 2024 prize-winner
The Balearic Government considers that its inclusion on the UNESCO World Heritage List highlights the rich heritage of the Balearic Islands and is a sign of the commitment of citizens and institutions to its conservation.The Gold Medal and the Ramon Llull awards will be presented at a ceremony on February 29 at the Llotja de Palma.
News
24
Jan
Menorca promotes its World Heritage status in FITUR
The event was attended by more than 50 media and agents specialising in cultural tourism. As part of the promotional campaign designed by the Fundació Foment del Turisme de Menorca for FITUR, the president of the Consell Insular de Menorca highlighted the importance of the island's Talayotic heritage.
News
08
Jan
The first edition of the programme "Ja som patrimoni mundial" begins
The programme offers activities, outings and guided tours that will allow visitors to learn about the social, cultural and environmental values of our heritage. The first activity will be on Sunday January 14 in Montefí and in the naveta des Tudons, as part of the Diada del Poble de Menorca.
News
27
Dec
Talayotic Menorca will be featured on the ONCE coupon on January 3
Five million coupons will be distributed throughout Spain. The coupon was presented this Thursday, December 27, in the site of Trepucó in the presence of Joan Pons, Menorca's conseller for Cultural Affairs, Education, Youth and Sports, and Higinio Sanchís, Director of the ONCE Agency in Menorca.
News
26
Dec
New "plec de lectura" dedicated to Margaret Murray
Margaret Murray was the first archaeologist to study the remains of the Talayotic period in Menorca. This year these triptychs will be dedicated to important figures that have led to the declaration of World Heritage.
News
21
Dec
The Consell Insular 2024 calendar, a tribute to the World Heritage of Talayotic Menorca
This year 2024 is dedicated to Talayotic Menorca and its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List. From tomorrow, December 22, anyone interested can pick it up free of charge at the two offices in Maó and Ciutadella, as well as at the town halls on the island.
Archaeology
20
Dec
The Sant Agustí Vell team begins a new five-year project
The Sant Agustí Vell Archaeological Project has begun a new five-year project that has been presented today, December 20, in the same Talayotic settlement of Sant Agustí. The co-directors of the project have presented the progress of this first campaign focused on completing the excavation of the room attached to the South Building of the Talaiot of Ses Bigues de Mata.
Interview
15
Dec
"It is essential that we are very careful in the sustainable management of our heritage and, in general, of Menorca's territory"
This December we interviewed the historian and museologist Antoni Nicolau, drafter of the Management Plan for the Assets of Talayotic Menorca, which establishes the mechanisms to guarantee the conservation of its exceptional universal value.
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