Menorca's Prehistoric Coastline by Yacht: Talayotic Sites from the Sea
Menorca's Talayotic culture, dating from 1500 BC to the Roman conquest, left an extraordinary legacy of stone monuments along the island's coastline. Many of these 3,000-year-old sites are best appreciated from the sea, making a yacht charter the ideal way to explore this UNESCO World Heritage candidate.
The Talayotic Heritage
The Talayotic culture built over 1,500 monuments across Menorca, including talayots (watchtowers), taulas (T-shaped stone altars), and navetas (boat-shaped burial chambers). The coastal sites were likely used for maritime navigation and trade.
Key Coastal Sites
Naveta des Tudons
The best-preserved naveta in the Balearics, visible from the sea near Ciutadella. This boat-shaped ossuary dates to 1200 BC.
Torre d'en Galmes
The largest Talayotic settlement in Menorca, perched on a hill overlooking the south coast. Anchor at nearby Son Bou beach.
Trepuco
A major settlement near Mahon harbour with an impressive taula enclosure.
Cales Coves
A dramatic coastal site with over 90 caves carved into the cliffs, used as burial chambers from the Bronze Age. Best viewed from the water.
The Archaeological Yacht Route
- Day 1: Mahon harbour, visit Trepuco, sail to Cales Coves
- Day 2: South coast, Son Bou, Torre d'en Galmes
- Day 3: West coast, Ciutadella, Naveta des Tudons
Book Your Archaeological Charter
Bluebnc Yachting can arrange expert archaeological guides to accompany your charter for a deeper understanding of these remarkable sites.