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Es Mercadal
Spend half a day in Es Mercadal for Monte Toro views and a market lunch; add a night if you want a relaxed stay in a local hotel.
Es Mercadal is a small inland town on Menorca, dominated by Monte Toro (342 m). The main attractions – the summit, the market and nearby beaches – are reachable within a few hours, so a half‑day visit covers the highlights; an overnight lets you enjoy a quiet dinner and sunrise from the mountain.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–October (check seasonal conditions)
- avoid December–February (check seasonal conditions)
- Airport
- MAH
- Nights
- 0.5
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Rules in force · 9Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Iberia ↗Plan meals on the Iberian clock: Spanish kitchens serve lunch from about 13:30–14:00 and dinner from 20:30–21:00; Portugal eats an hour or so earlier. Early evenings are for tapas or petiscos, not full meals.
- Iberia ↗Inland Spain and Portugal (Seville, Córdoba, Madrid, the Alentejo) pass 40 °C in heatwaves from late June to August: sightsee before 11:00 and after 18:00, and keep July–August for the coasts and the green north.
- Iberia ↗Andorra and Gibraltar have their own border and customs rules and are reached only through Spain (or France for Andorra); read their pages before adding them, especially if you hold a limited Schengen visa.
- Spain ↗Spain is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Spain ↗High-speed trains have airport-style baggage screening at the station and boarding gates that close a few minutes before departure: arrive early.
- Spain ↗Carry your passport or ID: police may ask for it, and hotels must register every guest's document.
- Spain ↗The Alhambra in Granada and the Sagrada Família in Barcelona sell timed tickets that sell out weeks ahead in season; book on the official sites before you fix your dates.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for Es Mercadal091 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Es Mercadal, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Spain-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckEU and EEA plans roam at home prices; UK and other plans may charge — check before you land.Spain-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe across the mainland; it tastes of chlorine in some coastal areas.Spain-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Round up or 5–10% for good service; service is not usually added.Spain-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Spain-wide
- SafetyMenorca is generally safe; watch for occasional pickpocketing in market crowds and drive carefully on mountain roads.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars and cafés (buy a coffee).Spain-wide
- Emergency numbers091 police · 112 Medical · 112 General emergency (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysSmall shops close about 14:00–17:00 and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Small shops close about 2:00 PM–5:00 PM and on Sundays; big chains and department stores open all day.Spain-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportMAH Menorca Airport (≈20 min drive to Es Mercadal).
- Getting aroundcheckCheck current bus routes and times (TIB operates on Menorca); taxis and rental cars are common for beach trips.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a café2026 estimate (check)€1.20–2.00 (≈ US$2–3)
- Metro or bus rideBus ride (local)check€1.50–2.00 (≈ US$2–3)
- Budget bedHotel Es Mercadal double, a night, per room€45 (≈ US$55)
- Mid-range bedHostal Jeni double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedHostal Jeni double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €120 (≈ US$140)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- MAH Menorca Airport (≈20 min drive to Es Mercadal)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
Avoid
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: May–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Es Mercadal: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)
8 rd
Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
7 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6 rd
Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5 rd
May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Jun
26°C (79°F)79°F (26°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
2 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
4 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
6 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
12°C (53°F)53°F (12°C)
8 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Check current bus routes and times (TIB operates on Menorca); taxis and rental cars are common for beach trips.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Monte Toro summit
goDoor to door: ≈30 min total (check)
Drive or taxi up ME‑13 from town centre (check transit details)
Panoramic views, café and monastery at the top.
Fornells beach
goDoor to door: ≈45 min (check)
Check bus route and timing from Es Mercadal to Fornells
Popular for seafood and the early‑Christian basilica.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Hostal Jeni
Modern hotel with pool, sauna and restaurant; central to Monte Toro.
Hotel Es Mercadal
Renovated Menorcan house, 4 double rooms, no A/C.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- High
- €100 (≈ US$120)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hostal Jeni double room1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €70 | €140 |
| Bus ticket Mahón ↔ Es Mercadal (round‑trip)2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| eSIM data (7 days)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €26 |
| Trip total≈ €143 per person per day, bed included | €286≈ US$350 |
2026 estimate (check)
2026 estimate in euros; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded. Prices marked check are uncertain.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a café2026 estimate (check) | €1.20–2.00 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Menu del día (lunch)2026 estimate (check) | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Bottle of local wine2026 estimate (check) | €4–7 (≈ US$5–9) |
| Bus ride (local)check | €1.50–2.00 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer festivals can cause traffic on narrow mountain roads.
- Check opening hours of Monte Toro café; it may close early in winter.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 091
- Medical
- 112
- General emergency
- 112
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A esta dirección, por favorTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police091
- Medical112
- General emergency112
Embassy
US Consulate in Barcelona; nearest Spanish police station in Mahón.
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Mahón → Es Mercadal bus: ≈ €2 each way, 20 min (check)
- Taxi within town: ≈ €8–12 for short trips (check)
Say or show
- Disculpe — Excuse me / Sorry (dis-KOOL-peh)
- Gracias — Thank you (gra-SEE-as)
- ¿Cuánto cuesta? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh KWEHS-tah)
- ¿Dónde está la parada del autobús? — Where is the bus stop? (DON-deh es-TAH lah pah-RAH-dah del ow-toh-BOOS)
- ¿Me puede dar el menú, por favor? — Can I have the menu, please? (meh PWEH-deh dar el meh-NOO por fah-VOR)
- ¿Dónde está la cima del Monte Toro? — Where is the summit of Monte Toro? (DON-deh es-TAH lah SEE-ma del MON-teh TO-ro)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Es Mercadal. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: May–October (check seasonal conditions) · avoid December–February (check seasonal conditions) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night in Es Mercadal to break a long Mahón‑Ciutadella drive.
- Combine Monte Toro sunrise with a late‑afternoon beach at Cala Pudent (walk‑only).
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