Hospital Island: Hospital Isla del Rey
Hospital Island:Hospital Isla del Rey, formerly Illa del Rei, is home to one of the oldest Royal Naval hospitals in the world. 2011 marked the 300th anniversary of its opening. For a video of the Island visit out Flipboard Magazine at
Saved from dereliction by a group of British and Menorcan volunteers, led by a former Chief of Staff of the Spanish Army, the work began.
The Island stands in the harbour of Mahon, capital of Menorca, the largest natural port in the Mediterranean.
In the early Eighteenth century longer sea voyages and poor diets exposed British sailors to serious illness and disease. Sir Cloudesley Shovell’s five month Mediterranean voyage in 1703 produced a death toll of more than 1,500 sailors.
After the capture of Minorca in 1708 Admiral John Jennings requested the building of a Naval Hospital. Plans were submitted and the Admiral waited.
At length he decided to order the construction of the hospital without waiting for Admiralty approval.
Funded largely by the Officers and managed by the Naval detachment, the Hospital opened in 1711, at a third of the original estimated cost. Eventually the officers had to petition Queen Anne for reimbursement.
The hospital was abandoned in 1964. Neglected for almost half a century it was in a pitiful state. General Alexandre found roofs had collapsed, the grounds were overgrown and the once famous herb garden had all but disappeared.
It is ironic that once again individuals rose above bureaucracy. The General and his enterprising Sunday volunteers have rescued the Royal Naval Hospital virtually from their own resources. The General did manage to obtain an inflatable boat, which the authorities had confiscated from smugglers. He also managed to enlist the help of a military helicopter, to lift building materials to the island.
Four years later the hospital stands proud. Traditional tiles adorning the new roofs and the creamy limestone, so characteristic of the island, shines bright once more.
The herb garden is planted with a wide variety of medical herbs. A new foundation, (Friends of the Hospital Island) is now involved in the restoration of the whole compound and the future looks bright for this symbol of Menorca's cosmopolitan past. Floodlit at night, it provides a focal point from Mahon’s elegant esplanade for views across the harbour .
Boat trips to Hospital Island run on Sundays, from Cala Fontanillas Jetty, just to the east side of the town of Es Castell, between 8.30am and last journey is at 9.00am. The boat returns to Es Castell about 11.00am.
Springwatch in Menorca! Chill to the nature of a Mediterranean island!
Spring watch in Menorca! A treat to the eyes and ears as I take you with me on a ramble through the wilder parts of Minorca, a Spanish Mediterranean island that is a UNESCO biosphere reserve. Flowers and insects, animals and the delightful bird song should combine to entrance you and relax your mind. I name many of the species too! Bonus! Hope that has got you hooked! Enjoy! (Drive slowly: if you get sent spanish speeding fines like me pay here by card. Ask me for advice!)
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SKPI & Friends Investigate Isla Del Rei (Bloody Island) Menorca
SKPI join forces with fellow paranormal investigators GIPAMe.
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Flamenc recuperat per l'hospital d'animals del GOB Menorca
Música: Gerry Davis, album Wave Rider, tema 2010
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L`hospital d`animals del GOB-Menorca atén 1.300 animals de 61 espècies
Restoration of habitats of priority species on the Island of Menorca Life+Reneix (2014) German
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This project, which the Island Council of Menorca is developing along with the support of the European Commission, started in September 2009 and is expected to last four years. The total budget devoted to it is 1,574,713 Euros, of which 50% will be funded by the LIFE+ programme of the European Union.
The main goal of this project is to restore degraded areas where some of the richest and most threatened plant communities develop in Menorca. Such flora embraces species of high interest included within the Habitats Directive, as well as some endemic plants or others considered very rare due to their limited distribution.
One of the main objectives of the European Union regarding the environment is to stop the loss of biodiversity and to restore habitats and natural systems. The LIFE+RENEIX hopes to set the foundation for restoration of habitats and ecosystems on the island that have undergone degrading processes. In this sense, this is a pioneer initiative in our territory that may be useful as a reference for other areas suffering from similar problems.
In the website you will find all the relevant information regarding this project, its goals, its contents and scheduled activity, its development status and how one may get involved, as well as all the documentation of both an educational and technical nature that will be drafted throughout the project.
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Paranormal Investigation at La Mola - Menorca
Welcome to SKPI,
We are pleased to bring you the film of our investigation of a fantastic Fortress that has seen hundreds of years of military history.
There are miles of underground tunnels and we shall be returning to this location again to spend more time underground.
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Menorca Is Perfect For A More Grown-Up Getaway To The Beautiful Balearic Islands
Menorca is perfect for a more grown-up getaway to the beautiful Balearic islands
With more than 125 miles of coast blessed with numerous beaches, the Spanish island of Menorca has a reputation as a great bucket and spade destination.
But sitting in a shady courtyard sampling local wines and tapas as the sun sets, I can’t help thinking there’s definitely a more grown-up side to this tranquil island.
With a wealth of history, as well as great bars, spas, food and wineries, Menorca is a perfect place for an adults’ getaway.
The Balearic island’s compact capital, Mahon (or Mao), sits on a ridge overlooking the magnificent Bay of Mahon – home to the largest natural port in Europe.
The English, who ruled the island in the 18th century, left their mark on the city – and this is nowhere more apparent than in the architecture of the old town, with its balconied townhouses boasting uniquely British sash windows.
This picturesque “upper town” has winding, cobbled streets, historic buildings, street cafes and plenty of boutique shops, most of which sell avarcas – distinctive Menorcan hand-made leather sandals.
The “lower town” used to be Mahon’s working port, but is now mostly a pleasure craft paradise.
The harbour is lined with sleek yachts on one side and linen-tableclothed restaurants on the other
Unlike some other Balearic destinations, you won’t find any rowdy Brits on hen parties drinking out of fish bowls here.
It’s all rather civilised and a great place to have a glass of gin from Mahon’s Xoriguer distillery (another British legacy) and sample some of its famous cheese.
The lower town is also where you can embark on a glass-bottom boat tour of the impressive three-mile-long harbour.
The 60-minute trip takes you up to the mouth of the bay past Illa del Rei, home to a British military hospital in the 1800s, and the imposing walls of the Lazareto Island, a former quarantine for maritime travellers.
Menorca is well known for its seafood, and you should definitely try the most famous dish – a soupy lobster stew known as caldereta de langosta. We were served a cracking version at Sa Cova – the seafront restaurant at our hotel, the adults-only, four-star Barcelo Hamilton overlooking the Bay of Mahon at Es Castel – while we watched the yachts returning to Mahon.
And cracking is the word, as it’s a messy but enjoyable task prying the meat from the spiny lobster.
If you wash down your seafood with a glass of vino, there’s every chance it could have come from one of the seven wineries on the island. We took a trip to the beautiful vineyard of Binifadet, with its
stunning courtyard restaurant, for a little taster.
Originally set up in the early 1980s as a hobby by local man Carlos Angles, Binifadet became a commercial concern in 2003, opening its doors for tours and tastings
It now covers 18,000 hectares and is the only vineyard in Menorca to produce sparkling wines, but my favourite was the light white merluzo.
Its cool cellars are a wonderful relief after a stroll around the hot, dusty paths of the vineyard. Sampling the wines while eating tapas in the courtyard garden, with its overhead trellises and white canvas-backed chairs, makes for a pretty perfect end to the day.
Drinking wine is lovely, but even adults like to visit the beach. And they don’t get more grown up than the beautiful Cavalleria beach – very much off the beaten track in the north of the island.
It’s completely unspoilt and taking the wooden steps down to the huge sweeping bay of red sand, the view is breathtaking.
The sea is clear and there are plenty of fish to spot if you fancy a snorkel.
Also, the red mud found at the end of the beach is apparently great for the skin – and you’ll see a fair few naked visitors lathering it on.
The child-friendly beach at Es Grau, just five miles from Mahon, feels closer to civilisation, but is also immaculate and, like around 45% of Menorca, a protected area of natural beauty.
The water at Es Grau stays shallow for about 40 yards – making it perfect for kiddies to splash about in. But we visited for a different kind of paddling – a sea kayaking tour.
We took a leisurely row across the bay, nipping in between rocks and poking into small caves, to the Illa d’en Colom.
This is a private island, but we were allowed to pull our kayaks on to the beach and take a look at the tiny lizards that are native to it – small bright green critters that show little fear of people as tourists often feed them.
Taking a paddle is definitely the best way to explore this beautiful area, and after a hard morning’s kayaking there are some lovely cafes in the whitewashed village of Es Grau where you can refuel.
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Paranormal Film From Our Investigation in Menorca - Santi's Experience
Here is a short clip from our joint investigation with our friends and fellow investigators from Menorca.
Aquí está un clip corto de nuestra investigación conjunta con nuestros amigos y compañeros investigadores de Menorca
Isla Del Rey - Menorca - Paranormal Investigación
Únete SKPI y Amigos en nuestra investigación de la Isla del Rey, donde nos encontramos con una fuerte actividad espíritu en este lugar histórico.
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Travel for health to the Balearic Islands, Spain | Majorca, Menorca, Ibiza and Formentera
The Balearic Islands offer an ideal environment to travel for #health. A great specialized offer of #hospitals and clinics, a relaxed atmosphere and a #gastronomy based on the Mediterranean Diet.
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Burning Valencia Ferry Off Spain - 170+ Passengers Rescued
New Update : 170+ Passengers were rescued
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150+ Passengers Rescued From Burning Valencia Ferry Off Spain
Spanish search & rescue services have evacuated 157 people from the Italian ferry Sorrento that was travelling between Palma de Mallorca and Valencia on Tuesday afternoon, a spokesman for the Spanish Coastguard told The Spain Report by telephone.
Emergency services on the Balearic Islands reported three crew members had been injured due to smoke inhalation.
Several Spanish Coastguard boats are on scene or making their way to the area, and the passenger ship Balearia Puglia is taking the rescued passengers back to Palma.
The ministry's statement did not say how many were aboard and provided no immediate information on whether there were injuries, but said three of the ferry's crew members were taken by a helicopter to a hospital.
The burnt-out ferry could sink in the position where the rescue was carried out at 56km off the Mallorcan coast, the Balearic Island port authority said.
Cala Galdana, Menorca Sept 2010.wmv
The Hotel Cala Galdana was the hotel Heather and l stayed at for two weeks from September 8th - 22nd. We had a great time even though Heather had to spend a couple of days in hospital, nothing to do with Menorca but a serious illness developed. The island is great and this hotel has to be one of the best for food , entertainment and fun. Made loads of friends Brian ,Graham, Tony so many that the list would go on for ever. Enjoy this and l hope to have a second video soon of El Toro ,the mountain with great views.
Sa Xabola By 5StarsHome Mallorca
Beautiful holiday house in Selva for 10 adults plus babies, with 5 double bedrooms, 4 bathrooms, private pool, garden, BBQ and a relax factor
Our Holiday house “Sa Xabola is the ideal holiday paradise for families, people who are looking for peace or cycling. The property is located between Campanet and Selva, in the mountain range of the Serra de Tramuntana, in the north-west of the island. This mountain chain was declared a World Heritage site in 2011. The estate is south-oriented, which means you have the whole day sun by the pool. The entire property is fenced with vegetation to achieve maximum privacy. In just 3 km you can reach the quaint village of Campanet, where you will find a small supermarket, typical Mallorcan bakeries, bars and restaurants right on the lively market square. German supermarkets like Lidl, Aldi, Müller, Spanish supermarkets (Mercadona / Eroski), shopping facilities, hospital and much more can be found in Inca, a very well-known small town in the heart of Majorca. Inca is very famous for its leather factory Pieles de Mallorca, definitely worth a visit. The beach of Platja de Muro (awarded with the Blue Flag) is just 15 kilometers away. The general traffic connection by bike or car is simply super from the house Sa Xabola. Directly in front of the house you have a cycle path over which you can reach the main road in only 2 minutes and thus quickly and comfortably reaches every excursion destination of the island. With our free App 5StarsHome you get all information about the island !!!
Once at the house, you quickly realize that it is a spacious object. The plot area is 7300 m² and already offers space for up to 8 rental cars in the main entrance, 3 of them in the shade/covered.
The outdoor area is lined with greenery and typical Mallorcan vegetation. The large carob trees offer shade for very hot days. In the middle of the garden invites the large infinity pool to refresh. The XXL pool (4,80m x 14,5m, depth 0,40m -1,70m) is comfortably accessible via steps and has a flattened entrance to lie down. The special at this pool you will admire at night. The changing color of the pool lighting gives a very special feeling of relaxation. Here you can relax with a good glass of wine or a midnight snack. Adequate loungers are of course available. Directly by the pool is an extra building in which is a shower room with toilet, so you do not have to enter to the main building. The huge covered terrace offers a further chill-out area where it is particularly good to chill or read a good book. The comfortable rattan furniture offers great comfort and a wonderful view of the garden. On the left side of the terrace is a large, lovingly decorated barbecue area with fully equipped industrial kitchen and large dining table installed. Here you can especially celebrate barbecue festivals or simply savor your favorite steak while you can enjoy the beautiful view of the garden and the surrounding countryside while at the same time keeping your children in mind while playing.
The interior is accessed directly from the terrace by a large solid wood door. The living space offers light flooded and with love designed 350 m². On the ground floor you enter the hallway in the entrance into the modern living room. From the comfortable sitting set you have a nice view of the green outdoor area. In addition to the furniture, there is also a large flat-screen TV with satellite / cable connection (German, French, Spanish, Wifi-Internet, DVD player and music system). Directly from the living room you have access to the large fully equipped kitchen, ( Kitchen access also from the terrace and from the parking lots), where you will find everything you need to prepare delicious meals, as well as a big kitchen table. The bedrooms are very comfortable and fitted with large double beds and bathroom en suite (2 of them with shower platform) .The main bedroom is also equipped with a bathtub. The bathrooms are very modern and offer lots of space and storage. All bedrooms have built-in wardrobes, fans and windows overlooking the green. The 2 additional double bedrooms, each with 2 single beds, are located in the upper living area, which is reached via a marble staircase behind the kitchen. In the hallway to the bedrooms is another WC which is assigned to these two bedrooms. Extra beds, cots and highchairs are available. The sleeping areas can accommodate 10 adults plus babies and extra beds.
All in all, you will feel very comfortable here and spend an unforgettable holiday….
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Llegar a Menorca por mar, quiere decir llegar al puerto de Mahón, que es uno de los más increíbles del Mediterráneo. Y lo es por su geografía peculiar, singularidad y belleza. En el centro del puerto, se encuentran dos islas: la isla del Rey, con construcciones del siglo XVIII que, hasta hace varias décadas se utilizaban como un hospital militar; y la isla del Lazareto o de la Cuarentena, con un establecimiento sanitario construido en 1793. Al sur de la embocadura, se encuentran los restos del Fuerte de San Felipe, concebido para la defensa contra los turcos.
La actividad de este puerto es incansable, y además está rodeado de lugares como las edificaciones de s'Altra Banda, que lo colocan dentro de la curiosidad de los que llegan. El transporte de pasajeros en línea regular, cruceros turísticos, mercancías y embarcaciones deportivas, demuestran que la actividad es continua, casi las veinticuatro horas del día. Eso sí, con calma.
El puerto de Mahón, de seis kilómetros de longitud, es uno de los más importantes del Mediterráneo. De hecho, servía entre otras cosas como punto de cuarentena para todos los barcos.
Son seis kilómetros de longitud, que incluyen zonas residenciales, puerto deportivo y fortalezas. Aunque alguna parte del tramo se puede hacer por el paseo marítimo, hacer todo el recorrido es complicado por lo que viajar en barco es una opción muy buena.
El puerto de Mahón ha sido escenario de contiendas que se remontan al siglo III a. C. Su configuración natural ofrecía excelente abrigo a las naves, por lo que se convirtió en base de sucesivas flotas de guerra. En Mahón han dejado sus huellas fenicios, griegos, púnicos, romanos y vándalos. Ladrillo estuvo también bajo la dominación de Bizancio y los musulmanes, y el propio corsario Barbarroja dejó sangrando rastro de su paso por la isla.
Importante fue la larga dominación inglesa que se prolongó en tres periodos distintos hasta 1802, así como también la presencia en la isla de los franceses. Los sucesivos acontecimientos bélicos explican las fortificaciones y enclaves militares que todavía hoy se pueden visitar en el puerto de Maó.
Se tienen noticias de instalaciones portuarias desde finales del siglo XVII, con referencias al muelle del Castillo de San Felipe, y de otras más pequeñas en el anclaje de la Caleta.
Una importante mejora de las obras portuarias se desarrolla a lo largo de todo el siglo XIX. Las infraestructuras hoy utilizadas han sido realizadas en los últimos veinte años y en estudio se encuentran actualmente las propuestas de lo que debe ser el puerto de Maó en el futuro más próximo.
Resum 2013 d'animals salvats a l'hospital d'animals silvestres de Menorca
Aquí teniu una mostra d'alliberaments d'animals tractats pel Centre de Recuperació de Fauna Silvestre del GOB Menorca durant 2013. Gràcies a la feina d'aquest hospital d'animals silvestres 129 animals van salvar la vida i van poder tornar al seu ambient natural. Per realitzar aquesta feina es necessita ajuda: apadrina.
ISLA DEL REY - Menorca
Imágenes de la Isla del Rey del puerto de Mahón desde el aire.
Cova de ses Bruixes (Menorca, Illes Balears)