Self-guided Sightseeing Tour #1 in es Mercadal, Spain

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Tour Facts

Number of sights 5 sights
Distance 1.1 km
Ascend 38 m
Descend 10 m

Experience es Mercadal in Spain in a whole new way with our free self-guided sightseeing tour. This site not only offers you practical information and insider tips, but also a rich variety of activities and sights you shouldn't miss. Whether you love art and culture, want to explore historical sites or simply want to experience the vibrant atmosphere of a lively city - you'll find everything you need for your personal adventure here.

Sight 1: Esglèsia de Sant Antoni Abat

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The church of San Antonio Abad de Fornells, in Menorcan Església de Sant Antoni Abat de Fornells, is a church located at number 2 of Calle de las Escuelas, in Menorcan Carrer de Ses Escoles, which serves as the parish of the Menorcan town of Fornells belonging to the municipality of Mercadal. This parish is attached to the Catholic cult and belongs to the Diocese of Menorca. It is named after the Christian monk and saint St. Anthony the Abbot.

Wikipedia: Iglesia de San Antonio Abad (Fornells) (ES)

193 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 2: Castell de Sant Antonio

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The Sant Antoni Castle is a fortress located in the Spanish village of Fornells, in the municipality of Es Mercadal, in Menorca. It was built in the 17th century in the local harbour and due to this building, the town was born.

Wikipedia: Sant Antoni Castle (EN)

557 meters / 7 minutes

Sight 3: Batería de Costa de la Atalaya de Fornells

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The coastal battery of La Alataya de la Muela de Fornells, in Menorcan the coastal battery of La Talaia de la Mola de Fornells, refers to an old coastal battery, built in the civil war and currently in ruins.

Wikipedia: Batería de costa de la Atalaya de Fornells (ES)

153 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 4: Ermita de Lorda

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The hermitage of Lourdes is a small hermitage located in the Menorcan town of Fornells, belonging to the municipality of Mercadal.

Wikipedia: Ermita de Lourdes (ES)

168 meters / 2 minutes

Sight 5: Torre de Fornells

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Torre de Fornells

The Torre de Fornells is one of the many defence towers that surround the coast of Menorca. The one in Fornells was built between 1801 and 1802, in the last period of British domination, with the aim of guarding the entrance to the port of Fornells, preventing the landing of enemy ships and protecting the Castle of San Antonio.

Wikipedia: Torre de Fornells (ES)

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