Castle of Santa Àgueda

The Castle of Santa Àgueda stands at 264 meters above sea level on an elongated plateau, marking the third highest point on Menorca island.

Built during the Arab rule between the 10th and 11th centuries, the fortress featured two round towers that were expanded during the Almoravid period.

The castle represents the final chapter of Islamic control in Menorca, as it served as the last defensive position before surrender to King Alfonso III.

The ruins of the castle, accessible through an ancient Roman road, extend across five hectares and contain three distinct architectural sections.

The central section displays a polygonal layout with seven long sides and originally contained sixteen round towers ranging from 3.6 to 6 meters in diameter.

Location: Ferreries

Elevation above the sea: 264 m

GPS coordinates: 40.02755,4.00764

Latest update: March 9, 2025 01:39