Minorca

From Minorca

The Mediterranean island of Menorca has had a varied past including being rules by the British for most of the period from 1708 and 1802. There are quite a few English derived words in Menorquí (a variation of Catalan) such "grevi" (gravy), "xumaquer" (shoemaker), "boinder" (bow window) and "xoc" (chalk).

Among other acts, the British moved the capital from its ancient location in Ciutadella (pronounced suit-a-dell-a) to Maó (pronounced ma-hon), mainly because it had one of the world's largest natural deep water harbors.

From Minorca

Places to see include Monte Toro or El Toro which is the highest point at 1174ft / 358 m. There is a monastery at the top, and the large statue of Jesus.