Naveta d'Es Tudons

Naveta d'Es Tudons is a Bronze Age burial monument in Menorca with a distinctive boat-shaped form. The structure was built from large stone blocks stacked without mortar, creating two distinct internal levels for burial purposes.

This monument was built during the early Iron Age and served as a burial place for hundreds of people from this region over centuries. The long period of continuous use demonstrates that it remained important to the community across many generations.

The name comes from a Catalan word meaning boat, reflecting how the structure appears to those who approach it. People used this place across generations as a community space to honor their dead and share in collective practices.

The site is freely accessible and sits on level ground, making it straightforward to reach. The surroundings offer little shade, so visiting during the cooler morning or evening hours is advisable.

The lower chamber of this structure held the remains of people deposited over an extended period of time. This repeated use over centuries shows it was a sacred place that inhabitants returned to repeatedly across generations.

Location: Ciutadella

Address: Me-1, km 40, 07760 Ciudadela de Menorca, Illes Balears, Spain

Opening Hours: Dimanche: 09:00 - 15:00

Phone: +971157800

Website: http://menorca.es/contingut.aspx?IDIOMA=1&idpub=8422

GPS coordinates: 40.00308,3.89165

Latest update: December 6, 2025 16:03