Cala en Bosch

Menorca has been inhabited by many civilizations throughout its history. The most brilliant period of primitive civilization was the Talayotic, with buildings similar to those of Mallorca, Sardinia and Malta, nothing but an original element such as the Taulas. The time of the Carthaginians is remembered because it is where the mythical slingers (Foners), mercenaries whose skill was throwing stones with the use of a sling, which made them important players in the Punic Wars. It was not until 903 AD when the Arabs settled in the island, despite the late conquest, Islamization on the island was intense. In 1232, three years after the conquest of Mallorca by Jaime I, the Conqueror, Islamic Menorca became tributary to the Crown of Aragon, staying with considerable autonomy over half a century. The island was conquered on January 17, 1287; for this reason on January 17 marks the day of Menorca. Years later James II gave it to Mallorca and in 1343, Peter Cermonioso wrested the island of Menorca the King of Mallorca. Menorca, where he was part of the Crown of Aragon, benefited from the commercial and maritime splendor that the crown had, but in the late 14th century experienced a major economic decline. During the War of Succession the island passed into British hands, which boosted the economy of the island. After the island was taken by France but by a treaty the island was returned to Britain. And it was in 1802 through the Treaty of Amiens the island was traspased to Spain. .