When going to Menorca, one of the things that is always recommended before leaving the island is a short trip to the Cala n' Porter to enjoy the Cova d'en Xoroi, commonly known as just 'the caves'. The Cova d'en Xoroi is located on an imposing natural cavity in the impregnable cliffs in the municipality of Alaior and there is a bar/restaurant that sits at the side of a very steep cliff, which overlooks the sugary white beach and cove of Cala n' Porter.
The resort is famous throughout all of Menorca for the cave and also for the legend of Xoroi. According to his legend, Xoroi was a man from an unknown past and came from the sea, although nobody knew how and thought he was a survivor from some shipwreck. He was a pirate who kidnapped a local girl who was about to be married and held her prisoner in the cave (which he found) for 10 years. One day in winter, the island became blanketed by unexpected snow. In the snow footprints were visible and armed men followed the imprints and went down the cave. There in the cavern they found a man, a woman and three sons, that were the fruit of their love. Xoroi, seeing that he was powerless and surrounded, threw himself into the sea followed by his eldest son. The sea that had brought him, closed over them both, guarding the mystery of his life, never to be seen again. The woman and her two sons were taken to Alaior where they carried on with the rest of their lives, they and their descendants after them...
During the day the cave serves as a bar, but at night it transforms into a disco/club from 11pm until dawn. It costs around €7 to get in but this includes a drink and there is a gift shop. At night it turns into a different animal, as it turns into a full blown club: gone are the tranquil sounds of the seas and in are the sounds of the latest bumping tunes. There are a host of DJs that spin at the club and the club holds special events from time to time, such as foam parties.
It is a perfect location to watch the sunset because of the atmosphere around you. There will be warm sweeping breeze over the high cliffs, while you could be sipping on a cocktail at the Terrance bar and look out to the magnificent sea views. The view will make those even in Menorca villas jealous. It can also be an idea location for bird watching as there are Pallid Swifts nesting and Alpine Swift plus several Audouin's Gulls that fly past. Also there is a Blue Rock Thrush on the cliff face which not many people know about so you won't be bother by those want to take the perfect picture of them. So there are many reasons to go to Cova d'en Xoroi, from the amazing views to the party of your life - you won't regret visiting this edge of the cliff.
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