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Ciutadella de Menorca by motorhome in Menorca, what to see and do?
In Menorca, what to see? Without a doubt, Ciutadella de Menorca is a MUST on your route through Menorca by motorhome.
On the road through Menorca in a motorhome, we discover fairytale and pirate villages, beautiful coves, natural parks and charming castles. We also discovered Menorca with children, with our children, and with our dog Max, who widens our gaze and makes us enjoy it 200%, although with a dog we will find many forbidden to pass, to take into account if you travel with a dog.
Stay on our journey through our posts on our blog and start traveling with us to Menorca by motorhome.
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To start ... 3 tips about Ciutadella de Menorca by motorhome
1 Be responsible in a motorhome: the island is small, do not overcrowd, you see in low season
Before going to Menorca by motorhome you should know that it is a very very small island, so much so that in an hour by motorhome you travel it from end to end. That and the fact that the parking spaces are very small makes the best time to go to Menorca by motorhome is always out of high season, that is, outside of July and August whenever you want.
If you go in July and August in a motorhome, a recommendation: stay in one of the two campsites on the island and get around by motorcycle or in a small rental car.
2 Under no circumstances do you camp, be responsible, camping is totally prohibited on the island
Camping is prohibited in all of Spain, but Menorca is also a UNESCO Biosphere Heritage Site, for which all the more reason we must be the most respectful of the environment.
We know that the vigilance by the civil guard on the island is maximum before the encampments and that they are fined 200 euros for it because of what colleagues from the island have told us. So, do not camp and do not spend the night in the forbidden places.
REMEMBER, CAMPING IS OUTSTANDING THE PERIMETER OF YOUR VEHICLE (take out table and chairs, awning, open windows ...).
3 Know a minimum about the island of Menorca. Menorca guide in motorhome
We make it easy for you, here is a small guide to Menorca by motorhome with everything you need to know.
Ciutadella de Menorca by motorhome what to see and do
On your trip to Menorca by motorhome, the Ciutadella is a must see.
Entering the Ciutadella de Menorca is a pure delight. From stately and aristocratic air It was, until the arrival of the English, the capital of the island.
To this day, the old town is very well preserved. Walking through it you can get to know several historical buildings that will attract a lot of attention. As soon as you enter the Plaça des Born you can breathe the air of a fortress city.
The city has the declaration of a Spanish cultural-artistic asset due to its extensive historical legacy. With 29.000 inhabitants, it is one of the most attractive areas for visitors.
The town breathes history on all four sides, it is only necessary to take a little tour of its old town to realize the greatness that this municipality lived in the past, full of historical buildings, palaces and stately homes.
Englishmen Mahón was granted the title of capital of the island in 1714, but Ciutadella is still the ecclesiastical capital, since it has the Cathedral of Menorca, which is the seat of the bishopric.
What to see in Ciutadella de Menorca by motorhome
- Historical Center
- Cathedral of Santa María (XNUMXth century)
- Plaza des Born
- Town hall
- Scenic overlook
- Port
- Theater
- Obelisco
- Convent of San Agutstín
- Molino
- Market
What to do in Ciutadella de Menorca by motorhome
- Eat in one of its restaurants in the port
- Have a Menorcan ice cream
- Have a lemon granita with xoriguer gin typical of Menorca (watch out for the hangover hehej)
- Buy local and handicraft products in their stores. And above all buy the ensaimadas and souvenirs before leaving here with the ferry back home.
Where to park and spend the night in Ciutadella de Menorca in a motorhome
Above the port of Ciutadella de Menorca, you will find two car parks. One of the ideal land if you are a long motorhome so as not to exceed the marks and to avoid fines. And a second of asphalt but with marks and that if you are very big they can fine you if you stand out from the marks, although at the bottom there is some longer parking. The two car parks are next to each other.
The two car parks are close to the historic center and the port, so they are ideal for visiting the city.
