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The village of Es Mercadal situated in the centre of Menorca on main road running  from east to west. With roads runnimg out from Es Mercadal to the north and south coast resorts. Just outside  Es Mercadal is Mount Toro the highest point on Menorca, no holiday to Menorca is complete without a trip up to the highest point on the island.

As well as being the highest point it is also the spiritual center with the sanctuary built in the late 16th century and tended by a community of Franciscan nuns. Beside the Church at the summit is a large statue of 'Jesus of the Sacred Heart'. This is dedicated to The Menorcan's who died in the Moroccan war of 1925. Also to be found are other monuments to Menorcan's who emigrated to Florida and Algeria in the 19th century. The views over almost all of the island are quite spectacular

The area surounding Es Mercadal is mainly rural and is one of the main cheese production areas. Es Mercadal  is a thriving working toun will mant industries to be found in and around the area. But don't let this put ypou off a visit as Es Mercadal is also famous for its gastronomy, boasting many unique restaurants well worth a visit.

Es Mercadal is also well known for the production of the typical Menorcan sandals worn many years ago by the people who worked the land, now very popular with tourists.