Great Britain occupied Menorca principally to gain possession of Maó’s deep natural harbour, captured by the Royal Navy in 1708. It built Fort Marlborough to defend the sound. A short video sets the historical background to a walk through the tunnels, enlivened by figurines, explosions and commentary. From the central hillock there’s a fine view of the emerald-green inlet, Cala de Sant Esteve, the scant remains of Castell San Felipe and, to the south, the circular Torre d’en Penjat.

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