Binissafullet is an archaeological site of the Talayotic culture, the prehistoric people who built stone villages and sanctuaries across Menorca before the Roman conquest. It lies in the municipality of Sant Lluís, in the south-east of the island. Its best-known feature is a taula, the T-shaped stone monument found only on Menorca. The one here is the smallest on the island, and a base at its foot gives it the outline of a capital I.
Poblat Talaiòtic Binissafullet
Talayotic settlement ruins near Sant Lluís, with a small taula whose base gives it the shape of a capital I
- Entrance
- Free.
- Accessibility
- Neither the entrance nor the parking is wheelchair accessible.
- Parking
- Very limited space. The nearest parking area, about 60 m away, is private; another, about 990 m away, is free but for customers only.
- Difficulty
- Easy: a walk around the ruins takes about fifteen minutes.
- Transport
- Nearest bus stops: Av. de sa Pau, 150 and G 14-15, both about 2.2 km away in a straight line.
- Advance booking
- Not needed; there is no ticket.
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, every day.
- Address
- Me-10, 63, 07711 Sant Lluís, Illes Balears, Spain
What makes it special
The taula here is the smallest on Menorca, and it breaks the island's pattern. A taula is normally a giant T: a standing slab with a flat capital laid across the top. At Binissafullet a base at the foot of the slab gives the monument a second bar, so it reads as a capital I.
Around it lie the remains of the settlement where people lived some 2,500 years ago, with information panels in several languages. A walk round takes about fifteen minutes. It is one of many Talayotic sites on the island, and it slots in easily between the larger ones.
Good to know
- Parking space is very limited, and the nearest parking area is private. Know where you will leave the car before you arrive.
- There are no toilets and no drinking water at the site or nearby. Bring water, especially in summer.
- The entrance is not wheelchair accessible.
- Upkeep is patchy, and the signage could be clearer.
Getting there
Binissafullet sits beside the Me-10 road in the municipality of Sant Lluís, and the practical way in is by car or motorbike. Parking is the awkward part. Space is very limited, the nearest parking area, about 60 m away, is private, and the next one, about a kilometre off, is for customers only. The nearest bus stops are about 2.2 km away in a straight line, so arriving by bus means a long walk at the end.
Best time to visit
Best: early morning or late afternoon, any time of year.
Avoid: the middle of the day in July and August.
Low sun throws the shapes of the stones into relief, while a Menorcan summer midday is hot and there is no water to be had at the site.
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Frequently asked questions
What is a taula?
A T-shaped stone monument of Menorca's Talayotic culture: a standing slab topped by a horizontal capital. The one at Binissafullet is the smallest on the island, and its base makes it look like a capital I.How long does a visit take?
About fifteen minutes to walk around the remains and read the information panels.Where can I park?
Parking space is very limited. The nearest parking area, about 60 m away, is private, and the next, about a kilometre away, is for customers only.Can I get there by bus?
The nearest stops, Av. de sa Pau, 150 and G 14-15, are about 2.2 km from the site in a straight line.Are there toilets at the site?
No. There are no toilets or drinking water at the site or nearby.