What to see in Ciutadella de Menorca: how to get there and what to visit with your hire car
 

You arrive at Mahón Airport, you pick up your hire car at Menorca airport and you want to start your route around the island with a visit to Ciutadella. The Ciutadella is probably the most beautiful town on the island. It combines historical and cultural heritage, as well as all the charm of Minorca: bougainvilleas, white houses, narrow streets and intricate labyrinth, harbours with deep-laid boats, paradisiacal coves, etc.
 

What's more, the weather in Ciutadella is mild and wonderful all year round, making it an ideal destination for a weekend getaway. We tell you all about what to see in Ciutadella!
 

Route by Ciutadella de Menorca: places that you cannot miss in the island
 

We have already mentioned that a hire car is the ideal option for touring the island at your own pace and without limitations of any kind. So, just get off the plane and pick up the car and you're on your way to this Menorcan town. At least, it is the quickest and most direct option to visit it.
 

What places to visit in Ciutadella
 

Some time ago, Ciutadella became the capital of Minorca, that is why it is still the town with the most stately air and the most historical-cultural heritage on the island.
 

For example, the origin of the construction of the current Port of Ciutadella dates back to the Middle Ages. Without a doubt, it is the first essential place to visit on your route. And if we continue up from the Port itself along the stairs accompanied by small shops, we can reach the upper part of the Ciutadella. With this we can save time without having to take detours to access this part of the city.
 

Route through the old quarter of Ciutadella
 

Once we are in the upper part of the city, the route through the old part of Ciutadella is an ideal route to soak up the intrinsic culture of the city. The Firac or temporary street market; the Plaza de la Esplanada, its terraces and green areas and, from there, straight to the 18th century visiting the Castle of San Nicolás and finishing the tour of the historic centre and the variety of façades and constructions from different periods that we will find along the way and the streets of the Ciutadella.
 

Just as in Binibeca Vell, we can also find the typical Minorcan houses, but, of course, fused in its architectural landscape with houses of other styles and with more variety and historical-cultural richness.
 

Other places of interest are the gothic cathedral of Santa María de Ciutadella or a route around the small craft shops or where they sell the typical Menorcan footwear: the abarcas (sandals). A type of sandal made in a traditional way and with natural materials.
 

What to eat in Ciutadella. Where to eat and taste the traditional gastronomy of Menorca
 

• In the restaurant Es Forat, in the Port of Ciutadella, you can try the famous lobster stew.
   
• In Des Fort or La Payesa you can try typical dishes from the island such as Perol menorquín; Mahón cheese; Raya al horno, or fish and seafood dishes, among which those prepared and accompanied by lobster (or llagosta) stand out, as well as the local sausages, etc.
   
• Café Balear, a typical Menorcan tavern with a long tradition on the island.

At the end of the day, Minorca and, above all, Ciutadella is one of those destinations that you have to visit and experience first-hand, making it the perfect destination for a romantic weekend getaway or a family holiday. I'm sure you're looking forward to... What are you waiting for, prepare your trip to Ciutadella de Menorca!