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Monte Toro – Mare de Deu del Toro Sanctuary, Menorca (24892174791)📷 Luc.T from Buggenhout, België, CC BY 2.0

Monte Toro

Es Mercadal, Spain

Views

Menorca’s highest point at 358 m, topped by a sanctuary and a statue, with a view over almost the whole island. A winding paved road climbs from Es Mercadal to a car park at the top.

Nearest town
Es Mercadal, Spain
Category
Scenic viewpoints
GPS
39.9860, 4.1120

Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.

Good to know

Best time to go

JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)

Getting there

  • Spain: Tolls on some roads, bridges or tunnels. Many former toll motorways are now free; some AP roads still charge. Motorway limit for cars: 120 km/h.

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Campsites nearby

  • Motorhome stopover · FornellsMotorhome stopover
    2 km from Monte Toro
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Motorhome stopover · FornellsMotorhome stopover
    7 km from Monte Toro
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Camping Son BouCampsite
    8 km from Monte Toro
    TentsCaravansShowersToilets
    WebsiteOSMAdd to trip
  • Càmping s'AtalaiaCampsite
    11 km from Monte Toro
    TentsCaravansElectricityShowersToilets
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Motorhome stopover · CiutadellaMotorhome stopover
    22 km from Monte Toro
    Motorhomes
    OSMAdd to trip
  • Motorhome stopover · MaóMotorhome stopover
    24 km from Monte Toro
    MotorhomesFree
    OSMAdd to trip

All campsites in Spain · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026

FAQs

Where is Monte Toro?

Monte Toro is in Es Mercadal, Spain, at GPS 39.9860, 4.1120. It is about 8 km from Fornells.

Can you camp near Monte Toro?

Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camping Son Bou, about 8 km away; within 25 km there are 6 campsites and motorhome stopovers.

Which road trips pass Monte Toro?

Monte Toro is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Menorca: Talayotic sites, lighthouses and turquoise coves.

What is there to see near Monte Toro?

Places worth a stop nearby: Cap de Favàritx (13 km), Talatí de Dalt (14 km), Cala Macarella (16 km) and Naveta des Tudons (19 km).

When is the best time to visit Monte Toro?

The most pleasant months are usually April–June and September–October. Still fine, with some compromises, in July–August and November. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)