Monte Toro
El Toro
The highest point on the island (358 m), with a Marian monastery at the summit; on clear days you can see the whole of Menorca.
From the village of Es Mercadal, it takes about 10 minutes by car on a winding mountain road to reach the summit. At the top are a 17th-century Marian monastery (the sanctuary of Our Lady of Menorca), a statue of Jesus and a café. The viewing platform looks out over both the north and south coasts, and on fine days you can see Mallorca. Entry is free. Es Mercadal has some good traditional restaurants.
Opening hours
About 08:00–20:00
Nearby sights
- Fornells
- Torre d'en Galmés
- Son Bou
- Cala Pregonda
- Cap de Cavalleria Lighthouse
- S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park
- Cova d'en Xoroi
- Cales Coves