Es Mercadal () is a town and municipality in northern Menorca in the Spain Balearic Islands.
Etymology
The name "Mercadal" derives from the
Latin mercatum, meaning "market". In 1301, King James II of Majorca decreed the establishment of a public center of commerce in Menorca, and the bustling open-air marketplace remains a principal attraction of the island to this day.
Features
Mercadal is dominated by Mount Toro (El Toro), the highest point on the island. In mid-July, Mercadal is the site of traditional Menorcan festivities dedicated to the Roman Catholic saint Martin (Sant MartÃ).
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