Ferreries
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History
Fereries was founded at the end of the 13th century, originally around a church dedicated to Saint Bartholomew before gaining autonomy in 1836.[1] An Arab castle was constructed during Moorish rule atop the Santa Àgueda hill and is accessible through an old road.[2] Its name is derived from the Catalan word ferrer meaning "blacksmith", which in turn, comes from Latin word ferrum.[3][4]
Geography
Ferreries is a municipality on the island of Menorca, in the Spanish autonomous community of the Balearic Islands. Covering approximately Template:Cvt, it forms a natural transition between the island’s northern cliffs and southern sandy coves and beaches.[1][5][6] It has an average elevation of around Template:Cvt with Santa Àgueda hill at Template:Cvt height being the island’s third-highest point.[7] The topography consists of a mix of Mediterranean forest, farmland, limestone ravines, and sandy coves and cliffs.[7][8]
Economy
The economy is based on a strong agricultural and livestock sector producing milk, cheese, honey, artisanal bread, fruit, and vegetables.[9] Seaside accommodations, hotels, and weekly local markets offering produce and crafts have developed around the tourism industry..[8][9] 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.[8][10]
See also
References
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External links
- Official website Template:In lang
- Virtual map of Ferreries Template:In lang
- Information from Balearic Institute of Statistics (PDF format) Template:In lang
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