# Things to see in Es Mercadal (Spain): 18 places and when to go

> Es Mercadal is a town in Spain, and this site lists 18 places in and around it, mainly Beaches (8), History (5), Nature (3). The best known are El Toro, Camí de Cavalls and Castle of Santa Àgueda. The best time to come is April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/es-mercadal/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-02
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** Spain · 40.0535, 4.1296
- **Places:** 18 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/playa/) (8) · [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/historia/) (5) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/naturaleza/) (3) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/arquitectura/) (2) · [Mountains](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/montana/) (1) · [Hiking](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/senderismo/) (1)
- **Best time:** April to June and September to October.
- **Also possible:** November to March and July to August.
- **Nearest airport:** PMI Palma de Mallorca, 131 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Es Mercadal

The places in and around Es Mercadal, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [El Toro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/el-toro/): Mountain on Minorca, Spain · 7.7 km
- [Camí de Cavalls](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cami-de-cavalls/): Hiking · 15 km
- [Castle of Santa Àgueda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castillo-de-santa-agueda/): Castle · 11 km
- [Torre de Sanitja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/torre-de-sanitja/): Defense tower in Fornells, Menorca · 4.5 km
- [Sant Antoni Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castillo-de-san-antonio/): Cultural property in Es Mercadal, Spain · 522 m
- [Sanisera](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/sanisera/): Archaeological Roman site in Menorca, Spain · 4.0 km
- [Torre de Fornells](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/torre-de-fornells/): Cultural property in Es Mercadal, Spain · 887 m
- [Arenal de Son Saura del Nord, Menorca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/arenal-de-son-saura/): Beach · 3.6 km
- [Fornells bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/bahia-de-fornells/): Bay in the northen coast of Minorca · 1.2 km
- [Cala Pilar](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cala-del-pilar/): Beach · 13 km
- [Cala Pregonda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cala-pregonda/): Beach · 7.6 km
- [Cala Tirant](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cala-tirant/): Beach in Minorca · 2.3 km
- [Ets Alocs](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ets-alocs/): Beach · 12 km
- [Cavalleria Beaches](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/platja-de-cavalleria/): Beach in the municipality of Es Mercadal, in the north shore of Minorca, Spain · 4.6 km
- [Arenal d'en Moro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/arenal-d-en-moro/): Beach · 13 km
- [Cala Tortuga](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/playa-de-tortuga/): Beach · 13 km
- [Bodegas Menorquinas](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/bodegas-menorquinas/): Winery · 6.8 km
- [Diving Menorca](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/diving-menorca/): Dive site · 6 m

## When to go to Es Mercadal

The best time to visit Es Mercadal is **April to June and September to October**; also possible: November to March and July to August. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 27 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 28 |
| March | Possible | 11 h 41 |
| April | Best time | 13 h 04 |
| May | Best time | 14 h 13 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 50 |
| July | Possible | 14 h 35 |
| August | Possible | 13 h 35 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 15 |
| October | Best time | 10 h 55 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 44 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 10 |

In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10. In June, 18 of the 18 places are at their best.

When to go to Spain in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Es Mercadal

The nearest main airport is Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI, Palma de Mallorca), 131 km as the crow flies. How to get around Spain (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=40.0535%2C4.1296)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.0535%2C4.1296)

## Other towns nearby

- [Sant Lluís](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/sant-lluis/): 21 places · 25 km
- [Ciutadella](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/ciutadella/): 19 places · 28 km
- [Porto Cristo](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/porto-cristo/): 29 places · 84 km
- [Alcúdia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/alcudia/): 29 places · 89 km
- [Campos](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/campos/): 31 places · 117 km
- [Algaida](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/algaida/): 23 places · 117 km

And all of Spain, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Es Mercadal?

The best known: [El Toro](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/el-toro/), [Camí de Cavalls](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/cami-de-cavalls/), [Castle of Santa Àgueda](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castillo-de-santa-agueda/), [Torre de Sanitja](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/torre-de-sanitja/), [Sant Antoni Castle](https://kokai.app/en/paises/europa/espana/castillo-de-san-antonio/). In all, 18 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Es Mercadal?

April to June and September to October; also possible: November to March and July to August. In June there are 14 h 50 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 10.

### How do you get to Es Mercadal?

The nearest main airport is Palma de Mallorca Airport (PMI), 131 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=40.0535%2C4.1296) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Es Mercadal as the destination and these 18 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).