Poblado Talatí de Dalt

The first stretch looks like a field of scattered stones and wild olives. Keep going and the village opens up: the round bulk of the talayot, the footings of houses, and passages that run under slabs of rock into dim chambers you can walk through.

At the centre of the taula enclosure stands the taula itself, a T-shaped monument of two stones, with a second pillar leaning against its top. Every wall is dry stone, fitted without cement, and much of it still stands intact.

Climb the talayot for the view over the site and the surrounding countryside. Information boards explain what each structure was, and the whole circuit takes about half an hour.

• Entry is paid at the kiosk by the entrance, which also sells small souvenirs.
• There is no drinking water on site and none nearby, so bring your own, especially in summer.
• The first stretch looks like a bare field; the talayot, the taula and the chambers lie further in.
• Allow about half an hour to walk round the whole site.
• The ground is uneven rock and the chambers are low, so wear shoes with grip.

Talatí de Dalt lies in open countryside outside Maó, close to the island's airport, and most visitors arrive by car or bike. The free car park sits right beside the entrance, with room for a few cars and bikes, so there is no walk in: you step out of the car, pay at the kiosk and start on the site.

No bus stops at the site. The nearest stops are about 2 km away in a straight line.

Best: early morning or late afternoon in summer, when the sun is low across the stone and the day's heat is off.

Avoid: the middle of the day in July and August.

The whole visit is outdoors on bare rock, and the summer sun at midday makes a slow walk round the ruins hard work.