Raid of the Balearic islands (1558)

Raid of the Balearic islands
Part of the Spanish–Ottoman wars and Italian War of 1551–1559

Historic map of Menorca by Piri Reis
DateJuly 1558
Location
Result Ottomans temporarily occupy parts of the Balearics
Belligerents
Spain Ottoman Empire
Commanders and leaders
Philip II Dragut
Strength

800 men

40–100 soldiers
150 ships
15,000 men
Casualties and losses
4,000 inhabitants enslaved Unknown

A raid of the Balearic islands was carried out by the Ottoman Empire in 1558, against the Spanish Habsburg territory of the Balearic islands.