Torre d'en Galmés, Prehistoric settlement in Alaior, Spain.
Torre d'en Galmés is a prehistoric village on a hilltop near Alaior, containing several round stone houses with central courtyards and underground storage rooms. The site spreads across a large area and reveals how people arranged their homes and kept food stored for survival.
The settlement began around 1400 BC and people continued to live here for many centuries until it was abandoned in the early Medieval period. This long occupation shows that the place remained important to people across different times.
The circular dwellings show how people organized their living spaces and community life in this settlement. Each home had a central gathering room, with smaller chambers around it used for sleeping and daily work.
The site sits on a hillside and requires walking to explore the scattered remains across the area. Wear comfortable shoes and bring water, as there is little shade and the sun can be strong.
The settlement had a sophisticated water system with channels carved into stone and cisterns that collected rainwater for dry periods. This engineering shows that early residents solved practical problems with clever design.
Location: Alaior
GPS coordinates: 39.90248,4.11488
Latest update: December 6, 2025 17:43
The Balearic Islands contain numerous remote beaches, historical sites, and natural landmarks that reveal layers of human and geological history. From the ancient Talayotic ruins of Torre d'en Galmés to the coastal cliffs of Cap de Formentor, these locations offer stone structures, archaeological remains, and views across the water. The region includes natural reserves like S'Albufera des Grau, historical buildings such as the Lluc Monastery, and coastal features including the rock formations near Sa Pedrera. Walking through these places, you encounter evidence of civilizations that lived here thousands of years ago, alongside the work of nature in shaping cliffs, coves, and island landscapes. Some spots reward you with solitude and wide vistas, while others reveal details carved into stone or built into hillsides. Whether you trace ancient pathways, explore caves with archaeological layers, or stand at a lighthouse overlooking the water, the Balearic islands show how people have lived alongside their landscape for centuries.
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Cala En Porter
3.6 km
Torralba d'en Salort
4.3 km
Necrópolis y Es Castellet de Calescoves
5 km
Paleochristian basilica of Son Bou
3.1 km
Torre d'en Galmés
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Torralba d'en Salord
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Necròpolis de Cales Coves
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Dolmen de Ses Roques Llises
597 m
Claustre del Convent de Sant Diego
4.1 km
Platja de Son Bou
4.2 km
So na Caçana
4.3 km
Cala Llucalari
3.1 km
Poblado talayótico de Torrellisar
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Club San Jaime
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Alaior, Menorca
4.2 km
Llumena Nou
4.9 km
Torre de So na Caçana
4.5 km
Torre Vella
1.5 km
Torre de vigilancia de en Galmés
200 m
LÔAC, Alaior Art Contemporani
3.9 km
Pedrera de Santa Ponça
3.3 km
Santa Eulàlia d'Alaior
4.2 km
Cueva de la Sala, de la Iglesia o de los Jurados
5 km
Convento de San Diego
4.1 km
Cases Consistorials d'Alaior
4.1 km
Hypogeum of Son Bou
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