- Es Mercadal
Es Mercadal is a
municipality in northernMinorca in the SpanishBalearic Islands .Etymology
The name "Es Mercadal" derives from the Latin language "mercatum", meaning "market". In
1301 , KingJames II of Majorca decreed the establishment of a public center of commerce in Minorca, and the bustling open-air marketplace remains a principal attraction of the island to this day.Features
Es Mercadal is dominated by Mount Toro (El Toro), the highest point on the island. In mid-July, Es Mercadal is the site of traditional Minorcan festivities dedicated to the Roman Catholic saint Martin (Sant Martí).
External links
* [http://www.aj-esmercadal.org/portal.aspx?IDIOMA=3 Es Mercadal's Town Hall Web page]
* [http://www.mca-hotels.com/holidays-guide-minorca/95/101/menorca/es-mercadal/ Guide to Minorca: Es Mercadal]
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