MENORCA
Menorca is the second largest of the Balearic Islands. Its northern coast has
many capes and is deeply indented with beautiful inlets such as the bays of La Albufera, Addaya,
and Fornells. The south cost is more regular and has long stretches of cliffs. Minorca's prehistoric
remains date from the middle of the 2nd millennium BC include talayots and taulas, both structures
of unknown purpose. Agriculture is specially productive. The farming system is that of peasant
proprietorship, and the domestic economy is supplemented by fishing. The manufacture of leather
shoes is also important. Minorca has many fine beaches and landscapes.
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Arenal d'en Castell
Arenal d'en Castell is situated in the Minorcan northern coast, at 12 miles of the capital Mahon and
the airport. It belongs to Mercadal municipality (2600 inhabitants), where there is the highest
point of the island Mount Toro (355m). The area has beaches, coves and landscapes of spectacular
beauty.
