Naveta des Tudons is a prehistoric Talayotic funerary monument in Ciutadella de Menorca, built from large stones without mortar. You can visit the site by road, walk from its car park to the monument and view the exterior; entry inside is not allowed.
- Location: Maó–Ciutadella road, kilometre 40.
- From Grupoandria Hotel Platja Gran: about a 14-minute drive.
- Access: a pedestrian path of about 400 metres leads from the car park.
- Admission: general entry is €2; some visitors qualify for reduced or free entry.
What is Naveta des Tudons?
Naveta des Tudons is a funerary monument in Ciutadella and an example of Talayotic Menorca. Navetas are a type of funerary construction found only on Menorca, making this structure part of a distinctive local tradition.
Its builders used cyclopean construction, stacking large stones without mortar. The tomb served for collective burials. Excavations found the remains of around 100 people of different ages and sexes, along with grave goods and small vessels used for offerings.
Dr. Pericot and researchers M. Luisa Serra and Rosselló Bordoy excavated and restored the monument from 1959 to 1960, with a grant from Fundación March.
How do you get to Naveta des Tudons from Ciutadella?
Reach Naveta des Tudons by taking the main Me-1 road between Maó and Ciutadella to kilometre 40. Road signs mark the route to the site. The monument is in Ciutadella, and the drive from Grupoandria Hotel Platja Gran takes about 14 minutes.
The official Menorca Talaiòtica site describes the car park as ample and suitable for cars and buses. From there, follow the pedestrian path for about 400 metres to the monument. Allow for this walk when planning your arrival, and wear footwear suitable for an outdoor path.
A secondary visitor guide reports that there is no bus stop at the naveta and recommends taking a taxi from Ciutadella, estimating the ride at about 10 minutes. If you plan to use a taxi, arrange your onward journey as well.
If you want to fit the monument into a broader day around Ciutadella, the one-day Ciutadella itinerary can help you plan the city portion alongside this excursion.
Tickets, opening hours and visitor access
General admission is €2. Reduced admission is €1.20 for people over 65, young people aged 8–15, and groups of at least 10. Entry is free for children under 8, on Mondays, and for tourist guides.
Opening hours
- Monday and Friday to Sunday: open 24 hours
- Tuesday to Thursday: 9:00–15:15
Last checked November 2026. Hours can change on holidays and for special events.
Tuesday through Saturday hours are given as 9:00–15:15 or 9:00–20:15; Sunday hours are 9:00–15:15. Monday is listed as free access. Hours can change, so check the official site before you go.
Admission does not include access inside the tomb: entering the monument is prohibited for safety and conservation reasons. Plan to see it from outside, where visitor information panels are available.
What should you know at the site?
Plan for an outdoor visit and follow the path from the car park to the monument. The site has information panels to help explain what you are seeing, including the stone construction and the tomb’s use for collective burials.
Since access inside is prohibited, the visit centres on the exterior. A secondary visitor guide estimates that a visit takes 30–45 minutes and reports that there is no bar or shop at the site.
What can you pair with a visit?
The quarry gardens at Lithica, Pedreres de s’Hostal, make another stop in the Ciutadella area. From the hotel, the drive to Lithica takes about 9 minutes. The guide to Lithica Pedreres de s’Hostal covers a visit to the quarry gardens.
FAQs
Where is Naveta des Tudons?
It is in the municipality of Ciutadella de Menorca, at kilometre 40 on the Maó–Ciutadella road.
Can you go inside Naveta des Tudons?
No. Entry inside the monument is prohibited for safety and conservation reasons.
How much are Naveta des Tudons tickets?
General admission is €2, with reduced admission of €1.20 for eligible visitors and groups. Some visitors, including children under 8, enter free.
Is there parking at the site?
Yes. The official Menorca Talaiòtica site describes the car park as ample and suitable for cars and buses. A pedestrian path connects it to the monument.