{"id":14921,"date":"2021-09-07T11:17:26","date_gmt":"2021-09-07T09:17:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runawayexperiences.com\/blog\/what-to-visit-in-ciutadella-menorca\/"},"modified":"2023-10-16T09:33:42","modified_gmt":"2023-10-16T07:33:42","slug":"what-to-visit-in-ciutadella-menorca","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runawayexperiences.com\/blog\/en\/what-to-visit-in-ciutadella-menorca\/","title":{"rendered":"What to visit in Ciutadella, Menorca?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
“The island of Menorca<\/a> hosts one of the most beautiful cities in the entire Mediterranean, Ciutadella de Menorca, whose visit is a must if you plan to spend a few days in Menorca. Located on the western side of the island, this city offers a unique charm based on its British-style architecture, Spanish cuisine, shops, and Balearic way of life. Furthermore, it hosts one of the most popular festivals in all of Spain: the Sant Joan festivities in Ciutadella. Here we tell you what to visit in Ciutadella, Menorca.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Ciutadella<\/a> is located on the western side of the island, at the far left end of the Me-1 road that connects Mah\u00f3n, the capital of Menorca where the airport is located, with Ciutadella in a 45-minute drive.<\/p> For this reason, despite being two different cities, the distance and time to travel from Mah\u00f3n to Ciutadella are not much, and you can choose accommodation anywhere on the island.<\/p> Another way to access Ciutadella, Menorca is through the port, which can be reached from Barcelona, the port of Alcudia (Mallorca), or the French city of Toulon.<\/p> However, without a doubt, the best way to get to know Ciutadella is through a tour, which you can book with Runaway Experiences,<\/a> and enjoy the experience without any stress.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Whether it’s for its heritage, location, or atmosphere, Ciutadella stands as one of the most beautiful cities on the island. Therefore, it’s well worth visiting at a leisurely pace. To do so, you’ll need to park in the free parking area located at the end of the Ciutadella port. Similarly, if you wish to try parking in the surrounding areas, it shouldn’t be too difficult.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Perhaps it’s because coastal locations are always the most beautiful, or due to its magnificent views of the city? The Port of Ciutadella<\/a> is the place you want to be if you want to enjoy a drink on a pleasant terrace or go out for dinner with friends.<\/p>\n Indeed, the medieval port, built during the reign of the Crown of Aragon, has transformed from a 19th-century fishing port to a space open for maritime traffic.<\/p>\n Today, in the port, you can enjoy the restaurants and bars along its route, which offer magnificent views that will leave you in awe.<\/p>\n From the port of Ciutadella, you can access a staircase where a series of textile shops are located. You can also reach the upper part of the city, on the walls, and enjoy the best views of the port of Ciutadella.<\/p>\n \n<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t What else to visit in Ciutadella, Menorca? The Born Square is a special place for the city of Ciutadella. For most of the year, it hosts a large number of stalls for the artisan market, but it’s also the place where “es caragol” is celebrated during the popular Sant Joan festivities, one of the highlights of the celebration.<\/p>\n The monument that stands in this square is dedicated to the Menorcan victims of the Turkish invasions of the 16th century. In the square, you will also find the Town Hall.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The esplanade of the port of Ciutadella is a space specially created for the safety of the port and the city. Its purpose is to absorb the rise of water in case of “Rissagas,” which can cause a lot of damage, and even some accidents.<\/p>\n Likewise, during the celebration of the Sant Joan festivities, “Els Jocs des Pla” are held in this location. Throughout the rest of the year, the esplanade is the meeting place for both young and not-so-young individuals when it comes to enjoying a drink in the evening.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The Menorcan city of Ciutadella is home to the most famous religious temple on the island, the Cathedral of Santa Mar\u00eda.<\/a><\/p>\n The Gothic style of the fa\u00e7ade is the most notable feature of the entire monument. However, the construction of the cathedral began in the 13th century and took five centuries to complete, in the 18th century.<\/p>\n The highest views of the entire city can be found at the top of the Ciutadella Cathedral.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t The second most important religious building to see in Ciutadella is the Convent of Sant Agust\u00ed. Inside, you can find the Diocesan Museum of Ciutadella and a religious congregation in its surroundings.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t Imagine having dinner in an old 18th-century mill that was used to store food, especially wheat, for the entire city of Ciutadella. Es Mol\u00ed des Comte<\/a> is now a grill restaurant where you can delight in Menorcan cuisine.<\/p>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\tHow to get to Ciutadella, Menorca<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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What to visit in Ciutadella, Menorca?<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Port of Ciutadella<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The port of Ciutadella today<\/h3>\n
The Born Square <\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Esplanade of Ciutadella<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Ciutadella Cathedral<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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The Convent of Sant Agust\u00ed<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Mol\u00ed des Comte<\/h2>\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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