The Department of Culture of the Consell Insular de Menorca, together with the GOB Menorca and Amics del Museu de Menorca, gives new impetus to the excursion program "Som Talaiòtics?" with the aim of creating awarness about Talayotic Menorca among the population of the island. For the first time, this year there will be the collaboration of the Association of Deaf People of Menorca (ASSORME), which in some of the visits will offer simultaneous translation in sign language.
The first visit will be on Sunday, February 12, in Torretrencada (Ciutadella), a great Talayotic settlement of western Menorca that stands out for its impressive taula. Starting from Ferreries, the excursion will take the Barranc d’Algendar until we reach Torretrencada. There, a couple of archaeologists will give a guided tour of the site. This excursion will be assisted by ASSORME, both during the route and the guided tour, with simultaneous translation in sign language.
What unites us and what separates us from the Talayotic culture? Visitors will find out all about the Talayotic Menorca candidacy and how its components or territorial areas are articulated. The Talayotics’ relationship with architecture, agriculture the stars or even death will complete a fascinating journey to the extraordinary heritage they bequeathed us.
The program “Som Talaiòtics?” is a fundamental tool to publicize the candidacy of Talayotic Menorca, especially this year, when in September the World Heritage Committee will make a decision about its inscription on the UNESCO World Heritage List.
The cost of this activity is assumed by the Department of Cultural Affairs of the Consell Insular de Menorca. Capacity is limited and you must sign up a few days in advance at https://www.gobmenorca.com/excursions or by calling 971 35 07 62.
In all cases, the excursions involve a few kilometers walk. The excursions that have a bus service to return to the starting point has a cost of between 4 and 6 euros per person and must be paid at the time of boarding the bus.
The dates are as follows:
- Sunday, February 12: visit to Torretrencada. Bus service. Component 1.
- Sunday, March 5: visit to Rafal Rubí. Bus service. Component 6.
- Sunday, April 2: visit to Sant Agustí. Component 4.
- Sunday, May 7: visit to Calescoves and Castellàs des Caparrot de Forma. Component 6.
- Saturday, June 3: night visit to Cala Morell. Bus service.
- Saturday, September 2: night visit to Torralba d'en Salort. Bus service. Component 6.
- Sunday, October 1: visit to Trepucó, Cornia Nou and Santa Anna. Component 6 and 7.
- Sunday, November 5: visit to Son Catlar. Bus service. Component 2.
- Sunday, December 3: visit to Torrellisar Vell and So na Caçana. Bus service. Component 6.
Below you will find the complete “Som Talaiòtics? 2023” program.