Cova d'en Xoroi
A natural cave in the cliffs of the village of Cala en Porter on the island of Menorca. Its terraces open onto the sea high above the water. In the evenings it is used as a bar to watch the sunset.
- Where
- Cala en Porter, Balearic Islands, Spain
- Grade
- Local gem
- Worth
- 10 points collected on site
- Coordinates
- 39.8656, 4.1329
Get the Cova d'en Xoroi stamp
Open LOQAH when you are at Cova d'en Xoroi. It checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp is yours: confirmed on site in gold and struck with the date. It goes into your Balearic Islands volume with your photos and a note.
Near Cova d'en Xoroi
Talayotic Menorca 24 km
Prehistoric stone monuments scattered across Menorca, built by the island's Bronze and Iron Age people. They include tower like talayots, horseshoe shaped taulas and the Naveta d'en Tudons, a chamber tomb shaped like an upturned boat.
Cap de Formentor 79 km
The northernmost point of Mallorca, at the end of the Formentor peninsula. A winding road clings to high cliffs above the sea on the way to its lighthouse. Viewpoints along the route look over the Mediterranean.
Serra de Tramuntana 115 km
A mountain range along the north west coast of Mallorca, with limestone peaks, terraced hillsides and old villages. Walking paths and a winding coast road make it the island's best known stretch of landscape.
Palma Cathedral 131 km
A Gothic cathedral on the waterfront of Palma, known as La Seu. Building started in 1229, and its nave is among the tallest in Europe; Antoni Gaudí worked on its interior in the early 20th century.
Bellver Castle 134 km
A Gothic castle on a hill 3 kilometres west of the centre of Palma de Mallorca. It was built in the 14th century for King James II of Majorca. It is one of the few circular castles in Europe.
Montjuïc Castle 235 km
An old military fortress on top of Montjuïc hill, with roots going back to 1640. It looks out over the port and the sea. The castle now serves as a municipal facility and is open to visitors.
Montjuïc 236 km
A hill overlooking the harbour of Barcelona, crowned by a fortress and covered with parks and gardens. It holds museums, the Palau Nacional and the Olympic stadium and pools built for the 1992 Games. Paths and a cable car lead up its slopes.
Santa Maria del Mar 236 km
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Questions
Where is Cova d'en Xoroi?
Cova d'en Xoroi is in Cala en Porter, Balearic Islands, Spain. The nearest other LOQAH stamps are Talayotic Menorca (24 km), Cap de Formentor (79 km), Serra de Tramuntana (115 km).
How do I get the Cova d'en Xoroi stamp?
Open LOQAH when you are at Cova d'en Xoroi and get its stamp. The app checks where you are once, at that moment, and the stamp goes into your Balearic Islands volume, confirmed on site, with the date.
I have been to Cova d'en Xoroi before. Can I still have the stamp?
Yes. Add it from Earlier trips in your Balearic Islands volume, with the date if you know it, or import your Google Timeline and LOQAH matches the places you were.
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