If you’re planning to visit Menorca, villa holidays in San Lluis come highly recommended. The town itself is located pretty close to the Menorca Airport, while the municipality has many resorts that cater specifically to the needs of tourists seeking a Mediterranean holiday.
Menorca villa holidays in San Lluis can be a lot more interesting, educational and culturally enriching if you spend some time learning about the island’s vast history.
Here are the top historical monuments you shouldn’t miss while staying in or around San Lluis.
Trepuco
This prehistoric settlement is one of the oldest and most visible signs of ancient life in Menorca. Villa holidays in San Lluis put you pretty close to Trepuco; you can visit to marvel at the ancient stone formations that make up the walls, pillars and columns of the settlement. Of particular note is the large table-shaped taula – a massive stone structure that is thought to be a place of religious worship for the Talaiotic people who lived in the area thousands of years ago.
Talati de Dalt
Can’t get enough of the Talaiotic history of the island? Pay a visit to Talati de Dalt as well. This is a lesser-known site when compared to the larger, more famous Trepuco, but it is still worth a visit for those looking to learn more about Talaiotic culture. The relative isolation, however, gives Talati de Dalt a quiet, soothing atmosphere – perfect for when you want to just sit back and daydream among the ruins of an ancient civilization.
Moli de Dalt
This working windmill is more than 250 years old, and now serves as the Ethnological Museum and Sant Lluis’ most visible landmark. Built in 1762 during the French occupation of the island, the windmill was very nearly demolished by a strong gust of wind in 1949. After almost two decades of neglect, it was converted into a museum dedicated to highlighting the various agricultural implements used back in the windmill’s heyday.
Binibeca
Want a snapshot of the idyllic coastal life of Menorca? Villa holidays in San Lluis put you within easy access of the fishing village of Binibeca, which is a picture-perfect example of typical Menorcan architecture. Virtually every structure is brilliantly whitewashed, while the narrow streets form a veritable labyrinth that you could spend hours exploring on foot. If you want a living, breathing example of life on the island, you’ll love Binibeca.
Fort Marlborough
This former British fortress was built in the eighteenth century, and it stands to this day as an imposing example of the island’s history of occupation. The fort is chock-full of tunnels and military artefacts, which make it a treat for military buffs. Time your visit right and you can avail of re-enactments of the fort under siege by foreign invaders – not a bad way to cap off your historical tour of the island.
Keep all these places in mind for your list of historically and culturally enriching sites.
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Brenda Jaaback is the Managing Director of Bartle Holidays. They can provide you with a wide selection of great accommodation for your Menorca villa holidays. Bartle Holidays makes no warranty as to the accuracy of information contained in this article and excludes any liability of any kind for the information.
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