The Legend of the Cova d'en Xoroi
In October, the Cova d'en Xoroi can still be visited, an imposing natural cavity in the impregnable cliffs of Cala en Porter, in the municipality of Alaior. The visiting hours and the shop hours are from 10.30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Whereas the Disco Cova d'en Xoroi opens its doors in the summer season at 11 p.m., but in October it will only open on Friday and Saturday nights.
From November to April, when the cave opens its doors again, the area will remain silent and the spirit of the popular legend of the Cova d'en Xoroi can find itself again with its mysterious world. According to the legend, an unknown stranger who had arrived on the island, called by the Menorcans the Xoroi the Moor, kidnapped a young girl and took her to the cave that was his hiding place. One day, a chance snow storm covered the area with a white blanket, and some footprints in the snow guided the neighbours to Xoroi's home. The armed men entered, discovered that Xoroi and the young girl had formed a family and had three children. The end of the legend is tragic: when Xoroi and his eldest son saw that they were surrounded, they plunged over the cliff into the sea. His companion and her other two children were taken to Alaior, where it is said that descendents of the couple still live.
More information: www.covadenxoroi.com
Date of publication: 29/09/2001
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