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Alaior

This is Menorca's third largest town and has been populated from prehistoric times. Today it is famous for being the cheese capital of Menorca, which is available for sale in all its forms at the Coinga shop.

Mahon Cheese

Alaior itself is a pleasant Menorcan town, with narrow streets and whitewashed buildings. During the summer, music and dancing is hosted in the courtyard of an old convent, now known as Sa Lluna. If you are nearby, Alaior also holds its annual fiesta in honour of St Lawrence on the 1st weekend after the 10th August. Visitors are welcome.

Approx. driving time from airport: 20 minutes

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