Es Mercadal has a little more than 2,000 inhabitants.
This village is dominated by Mount Toro, the highest point on Menorca. From the Monte Toro Es Mercadal looks like an ensemble of white houses with red roofs.
It is also the site of an intense number of exhibitions and trade shows held at the former artillery quarters.
In May, the local horse breeders and owners association celebrates the famous Menorca Horse Show. There you can see the Menorcan purebred at its peak during the performances that take plGace on Saturday and especially on Sunday afternoon:
Another opportunity to see the Menorcan horse in action are the annual summer festivals in honour of Saint Martin, celebrated on the third weekend of July.
