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Minorca ( Catalan and Spanish Menorca; from Latin Balearis Minor, later Minorica "minor island") is one of the Balearic Islands located in the Mediterranean Sea and belongs to Spain. It takes its name from being smaller than nearby island of Majorca. Minorca has a population of approximately 88,000. It is located around 39°47' to 40°00'N, 3°52' to 4°24'E. Its highest point, called El Toro or Monte Toro, is 358 m/1174 ft above sea level. The island is known for its large body of water and collection of megalithic stone monuments navetes, taules, and talaiots, which speak of a very early prehistoric human activity. Some of the earliest culture on Minorca was influenced by other Mediterranean cultures, including the Minoans of ancient Crete. For example the use of inverted plastered timber columns at Knossos is thought to have influenced early peoples of Minorca in imitating this practice.[1] The end of the Punic wars saw an increase in piracy in the western Mediterranean. The Roman occupation of Hispania had meant a growth of maritime trade between the Iberian and Italian peninsulas. Pirates took advantage of the strategic location of the Balearic Islands to raid Roman commerce, using both Minorca and Majorca as bases. In reaction to this, the Romans sent an army to the islands in order to put an end to such activities (NB for a full list of invasions of the island, see Invasion of Minorca). By 121 BC both islands were fully under Roman control, later being incorporated into the province of Hispania Citerior. In 13 BC Caesar Augustus reorganized the provincial system and the Balearic Islands became part of the Tarraconensis imperial province. The ancient town of Mago on Minorca was transformed from a Carthaginian town to a Roman town.[2] The Letter on the Conversion of the Jews by a fifth century bishop named Severus tells of the conversion of the island's Jewish community in AD 418. Vandals conquered it on the 5th century. Following the Moorish conquest of peninsular Spain, Minorca was annexed to the Caliphate of Córdoba in 903 and given the Arabicized name of Manûrqa. In 1231, after Christian forces reconquered Majorca, Minorca became an independent Islamic state, albeit one tributary to King James I of Aragon. The island was ruled first by Abû 'Uthmân Sa'îd Hakam al Qurashi (1234–1282), and following his death by his son, Abû 'Umar ibn Sa'îd (1282–1287). An Aragonese invasion, led by Alfonso III came on January 17, 1287, now celebrated as Minorca's national day. Most of the Muslim inhabitants of the island were enslaved and sold in the slave markets of Ibiza, Valencia and Barcelona. Until 1344 the island was part of the Kingdom of Majorca, also an Aragonese vassal state, which was itself annexed to Aragon, and subsequently to the unified kingdom of Spain. During the 16th century, Turkish naval attacks destroyed Maó, and the then capital, Ciutadella.
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1. British Clouds Brighten Menorca
October 27, 2008
The world economy has conspired to make 2008 a poor one for the vacation island of Menorca, a favourite holidays destination for many European families.
The top reason for a drop in visitors is currencies - Menorca like the rest of Spain is part of the Eurozone, while the UK where most of Menorca's visitors are based has maintained her own currency - sterling - and the Euro has gained strength in the last 12 months, making Menorca holidays some ten per cent more expensive this year than last.
But some areas outside the Eurozone - notably Turkey - have gained popularity, with holiday ... (read more)
Author: Roger Munns
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2. Holiday Island Greets Super Cars
May 27, 2008
Vacation island Menorca has worked hard to cultivate her image of a serene, peaceful destination over the years, and appeals to parents with toddlers, couples in their thirties and forties, and the older generation - and of all the holiday islands the take up of villa holidays is most likely in Menorca as opposed to hotel based ones.
There's only one golf course in Menorca - Son Parc - which surprises a lot of tourists given how well known Spain is for golf holidays. But that's typical Menorca - just one but it's of championship quality, easily accessible from all of the island's holida... (read more)
Author: Roger Munns
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3. Choose your Mallorca accommodation
April 01, 2008
Off the coast of Spain’s mainland there are three islands Majorca, Minorca and Ibiza, there are renowned for there overwhelming beauty. The second largest of this trio of islands is Majorca, which is also known as Mallorca, this Island is scattered with major resorts, together with quiet rustic family hotel in Mallorca, Majorca.
The restaurants here have the most delicious Spanish cuisine, with a delicate balance of seafood, spicy rice and fresh vegetables. The fish are fresh from the morning catch, and the Palma ham is wonderful and is generally served with fresh Honeydew melon.
Maj... (read more)
Author: Mac Wheeler
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4. Mallorca, Majorca, Agroturismo
April 01, 2008
The English call it Mallorca while to the Spanish it is Majorca is located in the Mediterranean. And is the second largest islands in the Balearics, the other main islands being Ibiza and Minorca, Mallorca, Majorca, agroturismo has become very popular with Northern European tourist.
Popular to the English and German holiday makers in particular, Majorca has been up and coming since the sixties. Because the Mediterranean climate guarantees sunshine in the summer and much milder winters than those in Northern Europe.
The infrastructure has grown with mass tourism over the past forty ye... (read more)
Author: Mac Wheeler
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5. Investment Property On Majorca
April 01, 2008
Majorca is one of the Spanish Balearic islands in the Mediterranean. The other main ones are Ibiza and Minorca. The island's capital is the historic city of Palma. It's a fairly large city, the twelfth largest in Spain. Palma dates back to Roman times, but started to prosper under the occupation of the Moors from North Africa in the ninth century and then again after being re-taken by the Catholics in 1229.
This ancient history makes the city a very attractive place for tourism with ancient buildings and structures such as the Gothic Cathedral that took over 500 hundred years to build a... (read more)
Author: Mac Wheeler
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6. Cheap Flights Face 2008 Crisis
November 03, 2007
Is the writing on the wall for low cost airlines operating out of the UK and other European countries as the Conservative Party - once a campaigner and implementer of lower taxes - has called for purchase tax to be introduced to domestic flights?
The tax would add up to 17.5 per cent on to the cost of a flight from one British city to another, but while flights to the European mainland and popular holiday islands such as Menorca aren't specifically mentioned, one travel company believes the new policy will inevitably lead to higher fares for flights not just within Britain, but elsewhere ... (read more)
Author: Roger Munns
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7. Balearic Islands Yacht Charter
August 22, 2007
The Balearic Islands or Islas Baleares are to be found western Mediterranean several hundred kilometres of the eastern coast of Spain. This island group comprises Mallorca, Minorca, Ibiza, Cabrera and Formentera. There are three airports in the islands making access extremely easy. At Palma de Mallorca on Mallorca, Ibiza on Ibiza and Mahon on Minorca. Access is also possible from the Spanish mainland via ferry from Barcelona, Denia and Valencia.
The islands have been inhabited since prehistoric times, around 5000 BC, and there are many Cyclopean remains. These show the communities const... (read more)
Author: ken jones
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8. Mallorca - An Exciting Island for a Sailing Vacation
June 10, 2007
A yacht charter in Mallorca and Menorca can easily be found. For instance, when you are in Menorca, the Port of Mahon (which is the island's main port and capital city) can be used as a base. Menorca, also spelled internationally as Minorca, is a Spanish island located in the province of Baleares. Its land area of approximately 271 square miles is the second largest in the Balearic Islands. On the other hand, the island of Mallorca, which is commonly spelled as "Majorca", can also be used as a sailing charter. In particular, many harbors in the city of Palma can be utilized. Mallorca is the la... (read more)
Author: D. Browall
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