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2024 has been a tragic year for road safety on Menorca, with 13 fatalities recorded on the island’s roads.
To understand the reasons behind this alarming trend, the GOB has examined the latest statistics published by the DGT (Spain’s Directorate-General for Traffic) for 2023. The report includes data on all types of accidents, categorized by severity, across the country’s roads.
Continue reading Accident rate and road safety on the Balearic Islands
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The Port of Maó is a result of Menorca’s great geological fault, the point where the stark contrast between the rocky mosaic of the Tramuntana region and the uniformity of the southern sandstone (marès) is most evident. This contrast is mirrored in the shores on either side of the port.
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On Saturday, December 28th, a rally will be held to protest against the growing tourism saturation affecting Menorca. In 2024, we have once again surpassed previous years in terms of tourist numbers, and the Consell Insular has announced a significant increase in tourism promotion.
Summer overcrowding is planned in winter. On December 28th, in Plaça Conquesta, Maó, at 10:30 AM, we will come together to demand a better future. Bring your friends and join us!
Continue reading Join Us on Saturday, December 28th, at 10:30 AM, in Plaça Conquesta, Maó
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Via Menorca is calling for a new action to protest against mass tourism and its severe consequences. The event will take place on Saturday, December 28th, at Conquesta Square in Maó.
Continue reading Join us on December 28th to demand sustainable tourism
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The season that starts in December and ends in March is often associated with a time when many things slow down, pause, or even fall into a kind of slumber. Yet, in today’s hectic world, winter might be one of the few times when external noise and distractions diminish, offering a chance to restore balance.
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Rewarding illegal construction in rural areas or allowing building in high-risk zones represents a major setback in land-use policies. Such measures undermine the critical discussions needed to decide the Balearic Islands’ development model.
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Developing a more efficient and sustainable marine economy is becoming possible with new regenerative approaches. Last Saturday, a workshop in Maó explored these innovative ideas.
Continue reading Regenerative aquaculture: a new course for the sea
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It has been confirmed that most of the activities carried out on the property located north of Binixíquer de sa Torre were conducted without legal permits. A disciplinary file has been opened for urban planning violations, and the impact on a cataloged cave has been documented.
Continue reading Disciplinary action against motorcycle track and works at Binixíquer
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Menorca is not known for rivers. The lack of significant mountain ridges makes it difficult for permanent surface watercourses to exist. Even though locals proudly refer to Monte Toro as “the mountain,” the island’s geography has its limitations.
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On Saturday, November 30th, the first Regenerative Aquaculture Seminar in Menorca will take place at the Claustre del Carme in Maó. Organized by GOB Menorca, this event offers a unique opportunity to explore a pioneering approach to sustainable blue economy with proven ecological, economic, and social benefits. Registration is still open via this link.
Menorca’s natural conditions make it an ideal candidate to lead the way in regenerative aquaculture, aligning perfectly with its status as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.
Continue reading Regenerative aquaculture: economy and environment in the sea
