Ferry from Ciutadella to Toulon

Ciutadella Guide

The town of Ciutadella de Menorca is located in the west of the Balearic island of Minorca in Spain. It is the old Minorcan capital that has an archaeological heritage in the form of the megaliths such as the 'Taulas", the Talaiot and the Navetas. Surrounded by beautiful medieval streets, the city's historic quarter is called Es Born and is filled with palaces, churches and fortresses. Places of interest include Ciutadella's town hall, which is the former palace of the Arab governor and later served as a royal palace under the Crown of Aragon and again as a governor's palace until the British moved the capital to the eastern town of Mahon in 1722. There are many beaches and pretty little coves a short distance from the city that are definitely worth exploring.

Although no longer the island's capital, the city has still retained its religious importance on the island. The festival of Saint John, its patron saint, occurs each year on the 23rd and 24th June. Also, the Cathedral of Menorca can be found in the city's old quarter. The cathedral was built in 1827 on the foundations of an older mosque.

Toulon Guide

The French town of Toulon lies on the shores of the Mediterranean Sea to the east of Marseille in the Var department of Provence. The town is located around a rocky bay and is sheltered by the rocks of 'Faron" which are topped by ancient fortifications. Due to its sheltered position the town's harbour has developed into a large harbour and is home to the French Naval fleets. Visitors to the town will enjoy strolling around the Old Town which is characterised by a number of restored buildings and narrow streets lined with shops and cafes. A popular attraction in the town is The Arsenal of Toulon which dates back to the time of Henry IV and was inaugurated in 1680. It is entered via a 1738 portico and contains many paintings, such as the beautiful picture by Antoine Morel Fatio (19th century) called 'The port of Toulon in 1854', there also paintings by Emil Mathon, with the 'Retour de l'Admiral de Courbet aux cendres salins d’ Hières'; Vincent Cordouan and the 'Combat de Vaisseau, the Romulus, 13 fevrier 1814', and by J. Vernet is 'Les Vues des Ports de France'.