Ferreries
Ferreries | |
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Coat of arms | |
Map of Ferreries in Menorca | |
Ferreries Location in Menorca Ferreries Ferreries (Balearic Islands) Ferreries Ferreries (Spain) | |
| Coordinates: 39°59′1″N 4°0′44″E / 39.98361°N 4.01222°E | |
| Country | Spain |
| Autonomous community | Balearic Islands |
| Province | Balearic Islands |
| Judicial district | Ciudadela |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Joana Febrer Rotger |
| Area | |
• Total | 66.09 km2 (25.52 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 142 m (466 ft) |
| Population (2018)[1] | |
• Total | 4,695 |
| • Density | 71/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Ferrerencs |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 07750 |
| Dialing code | 97137 |
| Website | Official website |
Ferreries (Catalan pronunciation: [fərəˈɾi.əs]) is a municipality on the island of Menorca, in the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. Covering approximately 67 km2 (26 sq mi), it forms a natural transition between the island’s northern cliffs and southern sandy coves and beaches. The environment blends Mediterranean forests, limestone ravines to the south, and farmlands. The town’s economy is diversified across agriculture, livestock, manufacturing, and tourism.
History
Fereries was founded at the end of the 13th century, originally around a church dedicated to Saint Bartholomew before gaining autonomy in 1836.[2] An Arab castle was constructed during Moorish rule atop the Santa Àgueda hill and is accessible through an old road.[3] Its name is derived from the Catalan word ferrer meaning "blacksmith", which in turn, comes from Latin word ferrum.[4][5]
Geography
Ferreries is a municipality on the island of Menorca, in the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. Covering approximately 67 km2 (26 sq mi), it forms a natural transition between the island’s northern cliffs and southern sandy coves and beaches.[2][6][7] It has an average elevation of around 140 m (460 ft) with Santa Àgueda hill at 264 m (866 ft) height being the island’s third-highest point.[8] The topography consists of a mix of Mediterranean forest, farmland, limestone ravines, and sandy coves and cliffs.[8][9]
Economy
The economy is based on a strong agricultural and livestock sector producing milk, cheese, honey, artisanal bread, fruit, and vegetables.[10] Seaside accommodations, hotels, and weekly local markets offering produce and crafts have developed around the tourism industry..[9][10] Cultural life thrives through annual patronal festivals in late August honoring Sant Bartomeu, including traditional horse processions, year-round events, and a busy summer market culture.[9][11]
See also
References
- ^ Municipal Register of Spain 2018. National Statistics Institute.
- ^ a b "History of Fereries". Ferreries Tot l'any. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Ferreries". Illes Balears Tourism. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ David M. Addison (2006). A Meander in Menorca. p. 85.
- ^ Phil Lee (2001). The Rough Guide to Menorca. p. 154.
- ^ "Ayuntamiento Ferreries". ACPC Menorquí. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Ferreries". Spain.info. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Ferreries". Illes Balears Tourism. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ a b c "Ferreries". VisitMenorca.com. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ a b "Economia". Ferreries Tot l'any. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
- ^ "Town founding and Sant Bartomeu festival". Ferreries Tot l'any. Retrieved 17 June 2025.
External links
- Official website (in Catalan)
- Virtual map of Ferreries (in Spanish)
- Information from Balearic Institute of Statistics (PDF format) (in Catalan)