Es Mercadal
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Es Mercadal is named after the Latin word for market, mercatum, as in 1301 King James II of Majorca decided there needed to be a central market area on the island.
In the summer months, like most other towns on the island, it is host to lively and colourful street parties. Its festes are dedicated to Sant Martí.
Despite its relative closeness to Maó, the roads on the island cause it to be around a twenty minute drive from the airport.
See
S'Aljub des MercadalA British built cistern from the 18th century
Santuari de la Verge del Toro
Castell de Sant Antoni
Torre de l'illa de Sargantana
Early Christian Basilica of Port de FornellsThe archeological remnants of an early Christian building, likely a church or convent