Fornells

There are testimonies of people in Fornells since the 5^th century A.D. with the Church bearing testimony to this being a Paleochristian Harbor. During the Middle Ages the Talaia Fornells de la Mola was built to guard and protecting the northern coast of Menorca. Since the looting by the pirate Mahon Barbaroja on the Citadel in 1558 it was decided to build the Castle of Sant Antoni de Fornells and in 1662 the Castle was redesigned as a state military defence base.

Another castle near the suburbs can be considered as the origin of the old town of Fornells. Between 1630 and 1640 the first houses built there belonged to Fornelleras and in 1713 there were already more than 100 inhabitants. These first inhabitants were of the most part soldiers and their families, from the Castle of Sant Felip Es Castell at the port of Mahon who installed their families there when they moved to the North of the island.

It is unknown the date of commencement of construction of the Church of Sant Antonio, but we do know that in 1647 the church was already used for worship. At present, during the festival of the Patron Fornells the ceremonies are a mixture of civil and religious practices that bear testimony to the close relationship between this church and its parishioners.

The Tower Defence of Fornells is one of the largest defence towers on the island and was built during the British era between 1801 and 1802 with the aim to monitor and protect the entrance to the port of Fornells. It is built on the highest point with excellent views and was extended as it was first a small castle with truncated cone, built with stone and mortar reinforced sandstone. Access is on foot from the village of Fornells and the interiors can be visited during the summer months.

Sights and Attractions
The Archaeological site of Sanitja, The Lighthouse Cavallería, The La Mola, The Tower Defense Fornells, The Castle of Sant Antoni de Fornells, The Route espeologica Cova de na Polida, The Cueva de los Ingleses, The Plant the Christian church of the Port de Fornells and Salinas.

Geography

From a geological point of view Fornells is composed of dolomites, Jurassic carbonate rocks, porous and easily eroded by water which over time has made its many caves and gorges including the Cueva dels Angles and Na Polida. Fornells islands also belong to the Sargantanes, Revells, batons and Tosqueta and the predominant soil is combined with Eutric Leptosols cambisol.

The Latitude is 40 º 03 '00 "N and the Longitude 004 º 07 '59 "E.

Animals

With regard to the aquatic fauna in the presence Fornells Bay in one of two populations of Pomatoschistus microps in the Balearic Isles and the underwater sea grass meadows are some of the largest botanical colonies of their kind.

With regard to the invertebrate fauna, and especially the cave-dwelling species, Avenc S'Albufereta is the most important cave with species of arachnid, crustacean and Theonoe major Odontozona Addaia not described anywhere else in the world.

Fornells is a town on the bay of the same name which is located in the north of the island of Menorca in the Balearic Islands of Spain. Fornells is an independent municipality with a population of over 900 inhabitants with major tourism growth in the summer months.

Fornellers have recently requested the establishment of the independent as a profit motif for the development of the area. This is fraught with problems as there are many issues and emotional idealism driving the process

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Sports

Few places offer such a framework appropriate for sailing, diving, kayaking, water skiing, as the Port of Fornells and land sports include cycling, horse riding, golf, hiking, adventure sports and nature viewing to ensure no one ever gets bored.

Puerto de Fornells

The Commercial and fishing port of Fornells 40 ° 3 '18 "N, 4 ° 7' 51" E Titularitad is autonomous and has 121 berths with a depth of between one and two meters depth.
The Club Nautico Fornells 40 ° 2 '19 "N, 4 ° 7' 28" E is located in Ses Salines, has 64 berths with a draft between a half a meter and two meters depth.

Gastronomy

Fornells is the gastronomic capital of the island of Menorca. Fish and shellfish are part of a tradition good food. Of all the islands of the Balearic Islands, Menorca can boast of offering the highest quality fresh fish from its waters and this absolute freshness is responsible for the exquisite seafood dishes. The lobster stew is a dish that has given fame to Fornells.