El Toro - Menorca Island High Point

View to the north from El Toro

Significance: High point of the island of Menorca
Elevation: 358m
Date climbed: 6th May 2023
Coordinates: 39° 59' 6'' N, 4° 6' 48'' E
Links: Wikipedia, Peakbagger

Bagging Menorca’s high point is very easy. There’s a wide well-maintained road from Es Mercadal and a large car-park at the top near the high point. Although it’s a low elevation as high-points go, the whole island is pretty flat so you get great views from the top, including the other Balearic Islands of Mallorca and Ibiza.

The name El Toro means "the bull" in Catalan and the mountain is said to have been named after a bull that was killed by a hunter in the 13th century. Other than the views you’ll also find the Sanctuary of the Verge del Toro (built in the 17th century) a cafe and souvenir shop, a large statue of Jesus and a lot of communications masts.

 
Richard gowerSpain, Island High PointsComment