Torre d'en Galmes
Torre d'en Galmes
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Maria M
960 contributions
Sep 2023 • Family
Wow, just wow! We were blown away by the size of this talayot village. There are so many buildings and they are in such good shape. It was so interesting to learn how they all served different purposes. The kids were excited too and couldn't get enough. They explored the buildings and loved how you were able to go inside with hardly anything being fenced off. Highly recommend.
Written January 5, 2024
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Leah
13 contributions
Jan 2021
An archaeological site that dates back more than a millennia and half before Christ is in the wrong hands. The sights here and scenery of island and sea is spectacular. Sadly, visitors have free reign and they can do whatever they want wherever. A better sign postings and more staffs would do the job with non intrusive fencing.
Written February 14, 2021
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LoogaGuzzi
Boulder, CO65 contributions
Jun 2023 • Couples
An amazing site spanning a range of cultures from neolithic to romanish and runing from the top of a hill down into(or at least towards) a valley below.
Its pretty easy to find, follow the pink sgns from the main Me1 road. There is limited parking at the site; only around a dozed (12) spaces or so but there are additional spaces a little way back up the road and a visitor centre @700m back with more spaces. It would be worth the walk.
Entry is 2 Euros and you get a leaflet and map for that in the language of your choice.
Its pretty easy to find, follow the pink sgns from the main Me1 road. There is limited parking at the site; only around a dozed (12) spaces or so but there are additional spaces a little way back up the road and a visitor centre @700m back with more spaces. It would be worth the walk.
Entry is 2 Euros and you get a leaflet and map for that in the language of your choice.
Written July 3, 2023
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Ramona
Auckland Central, New Zealand640 contributions
Aug 2021
Really beautiful site that dates back before Christ. Make sure that you take a hat, water and good walking shoes so that you can enjoy every moment. More signs would help in terms of where guests shouldn't walk because there's no security, so people are just welcome to do what they want.
Written August 28, 2021
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christinaco
Newcastle upon Tyne, UK129 contributions
Oct 2015 • Couples
i didn't expect anything on this scale. The site is big with numerous ruins of circular stone houses. The information provided is limited. There are placards in English but I would have appreciated access to a guide or more detailed information.There is clearly some excavation still going on. This is the best site to visit on Menorca and should be visited to get the feel of the history of the island. It's only 3 euros entrance. A reasonable footpath to follow round. Having recently visited Orkney - these remains are on a par with them
tHe site is sign posted from the main road - but generally poorly advertised.
tHe site is sign posted from the main road - but generally poorly advertised.
Written October 26, 2015
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Therealartestu
169 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Well, who knew? A tiny island with such a rich historical culture. We went here on a blisteringly hot day, and would probably stayed longer if we hadn't felt we were crisping up, but there really are some amazing facts about who used to live here centuries ago, and the sophistication of the society caught us off guard a bit.
Really amazing, really interesting - if you can get hold of the guide book before you go and read up on what you're looking for, do so, and then if you're driving there, follow your nose, keep going you'll get there eventually - its a bit off the beaten track and at the end of the lane - but its build on a hillside over looking the ocean so the inhabitants could keep an eye on who was sailing to and fro all those years ago...location, location, location!.
There is an information building with parking on your right as you drive towards the Naveta, but dont be tempted to pull in there and walk because its about another half a klick up the road before you turn right into the 'compound' where you'll find free parking, and a manned/womanned kiosk selling guide books - buy one and read it as you go around otherwise it'll all pass you by.
Then go off and explore, its well kept, firm underfoot, and sign posted, our 4 year old had no trouble with the terrain, in fact we had to stop him climbing all over the Naveta, at the top, the very well kept tarmac path turns left and bingo, a view to die for, south towards N Africa.
The inhabitants had running water, reserves of food and water, streets, places of worship, its a proper ancient town - imaginations ran wild.
Please go - and I hope it makes as lasting impression on you as it did me.
Really amazing, really interesting - if you can get hold of the guide book before you go and read up on what you're looking for, do so, and then if you're driving there, follow your nose, keep going you'll get there eventually - its a bit off the beaten track and at the end of the lane - but its build on a hillside over looking the ocean so the inhabitants could keep an eye on who was sailing to and fro all those years ago...location, location, location!.
There is an information building with parking on your right as you drive towards the Naveta, but dont be tempted to pull in there and walk because its about another half a klick up the road before you turn right into the 'compound' where you'll find free parking, and a manned/womanned kiosk selling guide books - buy one and read it as you go around otherwise it'll all pass you by.
Then go off and explore, its well kept, firm underfoot, and sign posted, our 4 year old had no trouble with the terrain, in fact we had to stop him climbing all over the Naveta, at the top, the very well kept tarmac path turns left and bingo, a view to die for, south towards N Africa.
The inhabitants had running water, reserves of food and water, streets, places of worship, its a proper ancient town - imaginations ran wild.
Please go - and I hope it makes as lasting impression on you as it did me.
Written May 19, 2017
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Julia B
Faringdon, England, United Kingdom43 contributions
Jun 2015 • Couples
Torre D'en Galmès is one of the largest prehistoric sites on the island. There are three talaiots, taulas and well preserved houses. Our guide, Sabina, from Menorca Arqueologica, took us on an extensive tour, which included an ancient dolmen, outside the site, and a huge "mystery" building, Cormera de Sa Garita. The tour takes about 2.5 hours and is well worth the 25 euros per head (less for larger groups). This is a great way to see a bit of ancient Menorca.
Written June 10, 2015
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Lindamur
United Kingdom76 contributions
Sep 2019
This ancient village is so well preserved. When you first enter you are invited to watch a short film which explains the site and all the 1000 + years of history. There are signs throughout the route which clearly explain each area. Plenty of parking, cheerful and informative personnel and a good hours fascinating insight to how people lived 1000 years ago.
Written October 9, 2019
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Dan S
Maidstone, UK136 contributions
Aug 2019 • Family
A really interesting prehistoric site. Well laid out with lots of clear signs in three languages
Took about an hour. Lots of interesting buildings including a small cave.
Took about an hour. Lots of interesting buildings including a small cave.
Written August 12, 2019
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Jack B
Wells, UK4 contributions
Oct 2018 • Couples
What an incredible site. This forms part of Menorca's long and interesting history, and goes all the way back to prehistory. The site itself is well laid out and easy to navigate although sturdy shoes are recommended. The car park is small so perhaps attend in the morning to avoid disappointment.
On a side note, the fact that the site is a mere 3 euros to enter puts some historical sites in England (and their management) to shame. The money you pay just to walk yards away from Stonehenge is (in my view) insulting, for example. Here you can get right up close to the ancient monuments and see them for yourself. I've visited the archaeological site at Olympia and many other large Greek temples/complexes besides, and Torre d'en Galmes is easily an equal to many of them in terms of magnitude and interest.
On a side note, the fact that the site is a mere 3 euros to enter puts some historical sites in England (and their management) to shame. The money you pay just to walk yards away from Stonehenge is (in my view) insulting, for example. Here you can get right up close to the ancient monuments and see them for yourself. I've visited the archaeological site at Olympia and many other large Greek temples/complexes besides, and Torre d'en Galmes is easily an equal to many of them in terms of magnitude and interest.
Written October 16, 2018
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Hi, did you cycle using road bikes or mountain? thanks
Written May 2, 2018
would I be able to walk my road bike (not mountain bike) around the area, if not, is there somewhere safe to secure it near the entrance?
Written July 2, 2017
I went today. There is a small car park with a manned information/ticket hut. in the corner of the car Park were some bike racks where I was able to secure the bike, safe in the knowledge that it was in view of the ticket hut.
Written August 5, 2017
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