On Sunday 22 is the return of the talayotic excursions that are organised jointly by the Department of Culture of the Consell Insular and GOB in order to unite the discovery of places on the island with scientific information on the Talayotic world. Continue reading Sunday 22 September, excursion to Caparrot de Forma
Tag Archives: Tourism
Santa Ponça and the indignant promoters
We have recently seen in the Menorcan press repeated messages by investors that have started agro tourism of Santa Ponça and Torre Vella. Some messages implied that this island is an embarrassment because procedures are very long, because tourism is not well received and that some farm improvements demand too much bureaucracy. Continue reading Santa Ponça and the indignant promoters
The Plan of the Ports and nautical sustainability
The Plan of the Balearic Ports has recently become available for consultation, prior to its environmental processing. GOB is asking for a review of some of its planned activities such as enabling docking points for large cruise ships in Ciutadella; the enlarging of the sports port of Addaia and the remodelling of the moorings in Fornells. Likewise, an examination of the analysis of the nautical capacity of Menorca. Continue reading The Plan of the Ports and nautical sustainability
Visit the Animal Hospital this summer
From Monday 1 July we are opening the Wildlife Animal Recovery Centre to the public on Mondays to Saturdays from 18.00 hours to sunset, until the end of September. This is an opportunity of being able to see, close up, the wild animals that are symbolic of Menorca, to know their problems and see how this hospital tries to remedy them. Continue reading Visit the Animal Hospital this summer
Common Environmental Problems of the Balearic Islands
The GOB Interisland Board of Directors met in Menorca to deal with questions that are of concern to the whole of the Balearic Islands. Mass tourism affects a large part of the Balearic territory, where there is still much land threatened with urbanization. It is also urgent to tackle waste, energy transition and the search for a more sustainable economy. Continue reading Common Environmental Problems of the Balearic Islands
Son Vell and necessary limits for agrotourism
The Menorcan press has published recently that the place known as Son Vell, in Ciutadella, has received a licence to make available 109 agrotuourism beds. In GOB’s opinion this is a clear example that demonstrates the necessity to regulate tourist accommodation in the countryside sensibly. Continue reading Son Vell and necessary limits for agrotourism
The lesson of Son Parc
Excavation works have begun in Son Parc urbanisation, Es Mercadal. This project is a clear reminder of the long, intense battles Menorca has had to wage to combat the dangerous threats to its territorial integrity, inherent in the development plans of the 1970s. It also highlights the complicated impacts on any areas which are earmarked for development. It is only 3 years since the last attempt to promote this type of development. Continue reading The lesson of Son Parc
Architects and GOB join together to propose criteria for rural land
The conversion of farm buildings for alternative use, making tourist accommodation available in the countryside or new buildings for agricultural use are both opportunities and dangers for Menorca. The College of Architects and GOB have had a series of meetings to try to analyse positive proposals and control potential undesirable effects. Continue reading Architects and GOB join together to propose criteria for rural land
Sunday 2 December Excursion to Montefí and Es Tudons
On Sunday 2 December there will be a new talayotic excursion organized by the Island Council Government Department of Culture with GOB to combine exploring the island and its ancient sites accompanied by information on the talayotic world given by experts. Continue reading Sunday 2 December Excursion to Montefí and Es Tudons
Sunday 4 November, excursion to Torrellissar and So na Caҫana
Torrellissar and So na Caçana will be the places visited for the excursion programmed for 4 November. It is necessary to register for this as places are limited by filling in this form.
The scene of Torrellissar shows a table surrounded by a stone wall and entry is gained by a corridor covered with slab stones. Continue reading Sunday 4 November, excursion to Torrellissar and So na Caҫana