Menorca is an island in Spain, located in the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. It lies east of Mallorca, north of Ibiza, and west of the island of Formentera.
Location Map of Menorca, Spain
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Where is Menorca Located?
Menorca is an island in Spain, located in the Balearic Islands in the Mediterranean Sea. It lies east of Mallorca, north of Ibiza, and west of the island of Formentera.
The island covers an area of approximately 702 sq km (271 sq mi) and has a population of about 95,641 as of 2021.
Menorca is known for its beaches and prehistoric sites, Ciutadella Old Town, Mahón Harbor, Naveta d'Es Tudons, Cala Macarella, Monte Toro, and Son Bou Beach.
Menorca, Spain Facts
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Place Name | Menorca |
| Country | Spain |
| Region | Balearic Islands, Mediterranean Sea |
| Established | Inhabited since prehistoric times; colonized by Romans in 123 BC |
| Population | Approx. 94,000 (latest estimate) |
| Total Area | 699 sq km (270 sq mi) |
| Population Density | About 135 people per sq km |
| Coordinates | 39.9500° N, 4.1000° E |
| Time Zone | Central European Time (CET, UTC+1) / Central European Summer Time (CEST, UTC+2) |
| Major Waterways | Mediterranean Sea |
| Transportation | Menorca Airport, ferry connections, roads and local public transport |
| Famous For | Beaches, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, historic towns |
| Top Attractions | Ciutadella Old Town, Mahón Harbor, Cala Macarella, Monte Toro, Naveta d'Es Tudons |
| Official Website | https://www.menorca.es/en/ |
Distance from Menorca to Major Cities in Spain
- Mahón (Menorca) to Palma de Mallorca – 200 km (124 miles)
- Mahón to Barcelona – 280 km (174 miles)
- Mahón to Valencia – 380 km (236 miles)
- Mahón to Madrid – 630 km (391 miles)
- Mahón to Sevilla – 870 km (541 miles)
- Mahón to Zaragoza – 410 km (255 miles)
- Mahón to Málaga – 900 km (560 miles)
- Mahón to Murcia – 480 km (298 miles)
- Mahón to Alicante – 450 km (280 miles)
- Mahón to Córdoba – 860 km (534 miles)
- Mahón to Salamanca – 650 km (404 miles)
- Mahón to Granada – 890 km (553 miles)
- Mahón to Santiago de Compostela – 1,040 km (646 miles)
- Mahón to Santander – 980 km (609 miles)
- Mahón to Oviedo – 1,010 km (628 miles)
- Mahón to Pamplona – 600 km (373 miles)
- Mahón to Girona – 280 km (174 miles)
- Mahón to Toledo – 630 km (391 miles)
- Mahón to León – 700 km (435 miles)
- Mahón to Cádiz – 920 km (572 miles)