Sant Antoni Castle, Fornells

Name: Sant Antoni Castle
Address: Fornells, Spain

#2 among attractions in Fornells

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The Sant Antoni Castle is a fortress located in the Spanish village of Fornells, in the municipality of Es Mercadal, in Menorca. It was built in the 17th century in the local harbour and due to this building, the town was born. ()

Local name: Castillo de San Antonio Completed: XVII centuryCoordinates: 40°3'27"N, 4°7'59"E

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Sant Antoni Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: El Toro, Sanisera, Es Mercadal, Santuari de la Verge del Toro.

5.1 miS
Tall mountaintop with 360-degree views
El Toro, Menorca
131 min walk • El Toro in Catalan, sometimes known by its Spanish name of Monte Toro, is the tallest hill of the island of Menorca, rising to an elevation of 358 m above mean sea level. The mountain is home to the Sanctuary of the Verge del Toro.
2.5 miW
Archaeological site
Sanisera, Fornells
65 min walk • Sanisera was one of the Roman cities located in the island of Menorca, which was mentioned by Pliny the Elder in his book Naturalis Historia, III, 77–78 in the 1st century...
5.2 miSW
Locality
Es Mercadal
132 min walk • One of the town's most iconic landmarks is the Monte Toro, the highest point on the island, which offers breathtaking panoramic views of the surrounding countryside and the sparkling Mediterranean Sea. Visitors can also explore the historic Sanctuary of the Virgin of...
5.1 miS
Church
Santuari de la Verge del Toro, Menorca
130 min walk • The sanctuary of the Virgen del Toro is a hermitage located at the top of Monte Toro. It is consecrated to the patron saint of the island of Menorca and its diocese.
~1620 ftNW
View point
Torre de Fornells, Fornells
8 min walk • Fornells Tower is one of the many defence towers that surround the coast of Menorca. The Fornells Tower was built between 1801 and 1802, in the last period of British rule, with the aim of guarding the entrance to the port of Fornells, prevent the...

Sant Antoni Castle, Fornells

Facts and practical information

Sant Antoni Castle – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

El Toro, Menorca

Sanisera, Fornells

Es Mercadal

Santuari de la Verge del Toro, Menorca

Torre de Fornells, Fornells