Faróis e torres em Menorca

Lighthouses & Coastal Towers

Minorca’s coastline is defined by a network of historic maritime signals and defensive structures. This list features 19th-century lighthouses like Favàritx and Cavalleria alongside British and Spanish military towers dating from the 14th to 18th centuries. These structures, including the masonry Torre de Fornells and the striped Artrutx, served as vital communication links and defense points against Mediterranean incursions. Many are situated on significant geological sites, ranging from the rugged slate cliffs of the north to the limestone headlands of the south.

Lighthouses & Coastal Towers — Mapa

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Favàritx Lighthouse

The Favàritx Lighthouse is an active lighthouse on the Spanish island of Menorca.

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Cap de Cavalleria

The Cap de Cavalleria Ecomuseum is an institution which is located on the northernmost coast of Menorca, in the proximity of Cavalleria…

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Punta Nati Lighthouse

The Punta Nati Lighthouse is an active aid to navigation located on the rocky north western coast of the Spanish island of Menorca.

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Torre de Fornells

A British-built masonry defense tower constructed between 1801 and 1802. It features four levels originally designed to protect the entrance to Fornells harbor from naval attacks.

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Cap d'Artrutx Lighthouse

The Cap d'Artrutx Lighthouse or Artrutx Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse located on the low-lying headland of the same name…

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Torre de Son Ganxo

Also known as Torre de Punta Prima, this Spanish defensive tower was built in 1787 to monitor the southern coast and provide early warning of approaching vessels.

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Torre de Alcalfar Vell

A defensive tower completed in 1787 to protect the southeast coast from pirate incursions. Its design served as a prototype for several other coastal towers on the island.

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Torre d'en Quart

A medieval fortified tower dating to the 14th or 15th century, integrated into a rural estate to provide protection for the local inhabitants during coastal raids.

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Torre de Bajaolí

A maritime surveillance and defense tower built at the end of the 17th century on the western cliffs of the island near Ciutadella.

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Torre de Binifadet

A 14th-century defensive tower located in the municipality of Sant Lluís, representing one of the oldest surviving fortification structures in the area.

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Ciutadella Lighthouse

The Ciutadella, Punta de Sa Farola or Sa Farola Lighthouse is an active 19th century lighthouse on the Spanish island of Menorca.