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Port of Maó-Mahón

Port of Maó-Mahón

Port of Maó-Mahón
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  • Abilio S
    Villena, Spain414 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Impressive port created by nature.
    Impressive port created by nature, you have to travel its 5.5 km. long to know how impressive it is, seeing it in photos or video is not the same as seeing it in reality. It is worth exploring it by boat and also along the shores, although walking takes several hours, but it will be worth it.
    Visited March 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 24 March 2024
  • dese2
    Auburn, New York3,632 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Good little town - beautiful scenery
    There are steps or an elevator to the town top from the harbor where our ship was docked. There are some shops along the main thoroughfare, Moll de Ponent. This is where you find the gin shop. Sadly, I missed the opening time but there is a little bodega where you can buy gin and other liquors. We walked up the steps to the town which is easy to maneuver. Walked past many works of art along the plazas and found the Portal de Sant Roc. It has an inscription. There are also some nice spots to view the sea. There were some restaurants around town.
    Visited May 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 2 June 2024
  • marijke p
    Bilthoven, The Netherlands67 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful old town!
    Mahon a beautiful old town. From the center you come to a beautiful square with a beautiful view of the harbor. If you are looking for restaurants, you should look for them in the center. Lots of nice shops and terraces. We explored the city by bus from Punta Prima! Very good. And back by taxi to bus station. The city is car-free. Taxi not expensive. Good to do. Beautiful cathedral.
    Visited June 2024
    Travelled with friends
    Written 18 June 2024
  • Natasha W
    Martley, United Kingdom65 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    A beautiful small city with lots to see and do.
    A great city to visit when in Menorca. We went on market day and it was a great atmosphere. We had a lovely walk around the shops and down to the harbour. Stunning views, beautiful buildings and a great boat trip finished off our visit.
    Visited August 2024
    Travelled with family
    Written 7 September 2024
  • Alexia
    Solesmes, France89 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful port
    The port of Mahon is very beautiful and full of history. Nearby, the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea meet. There are mini cruises of 1 hour by boat where guides tell us the history of this port where there are many historical places such as the fortress of Isabelle or the village of Es Castell.
    Visited October 2023
    Travelled solo
    Written 11 September 2024
  • tk3232
    Sugar Land, Texas4,269 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    One day is enough to visit
    A typical old town, of which there are many. From the port where our ship stopped, we walked along the embankment to a tall glass building - this is a free elevator that takes you up to the city center. On the opposite side from the elevator is the tourist office, which opened at 10 am and we took a map of the city with an explanation of where to go and what to see. Along the embankment there are souvenir shops and a street clothing market. The city itself seemed a little boring, but with many shops for every taste. This brightened up our one-day visit.
    Visited July 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 20 September 2024
  • Stuart M
    Bath, United Kingdom83 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Train Tour, Maó-Mahon
    This is a lovely fun train ride on the roads of the harbour. Two carriages holding about 24 people each, €8 paid per person when embarking. Collected us by the tourist information at the harbour. Took us along the harbour front, past the restaurants and into the town in a broad circular route back to the pick up point where the second half took us from their to the left of the harbour and into the town that way. So a figure of eight route showing us places we'd not seen, with a commentary that was piped through the speakers in the roof and not too easy to hear. A great way to spend an hour.
    Visited September 2024
    Travelled as a couple
    Written 3 October 2024
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BOXtheFOX
Dublin8,193 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2022
We walked to the Port area on our first day only to realise that the Port area goes on and on and on. Because Mahon is so hilly it is actually a difficult area to access. Even with the new lift, you are only deposited at the start of the Port area with lots more to walk. We did half the walk on our first day but had to turn back as we were so tired after all our travelling.
The next time we visited the port we got a taxi half way along it. The cost to get half way along the Port from Placa Esplanada was €5.88. We felt this cost to be worthwhile as we were able to see the other end of the Port and stop for a few cocktails. The cocktails were strong and somehow the walk back was staggeringly fun.....can't remember much about it really. Good fun.
Written 29 September 2022
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Josina G
129 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Sept 2023 • Friends
For me, the port of Mahón is the point of greatest interest in this city. It is the second largest natural harbor in the world after Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, and the largest in Europe.
To get to know the capital of Menorca, in my opinion, it is necessary to explore its port by boat, knowing at least its size, its interesting islands and the municipality with which it shares the port of Mahón, which is the municipality of Castell.
You come into contact with the legacy left by the different cultures that have passed through the city of Mahón, in addition to witnessing the strategic place in which you are located, and you can see the exceptional historical heritage it has and the impressive image of the city old town of Mahón on top of the cliff.
Therefore, it is much more than a simple port, which gives a unique character to this Mediterranean city.
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Written 2 November 2023
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Tom110487
Marseille, France134 contributions
5.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2023 • Family
We went there around 10 p.m. and what a pleasant surprise.

Very lively city center, good crowds.

Very beautiful and atypical city center.

We were able to attend a flamenco concert at the bend of a small alley.

Pescado market open very late + night market very good atmosphere.

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Written 16 August 2023
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stajon
neuchâtel45 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2022 • Family
Half a day visit to Mahon is sufficient to see the city, its yscht harbour and the Illa del Rei. The Hauser and Wirth gallery is really worth the trip. Takes approx 2 hours from the departure of the yello taxi boat at 7 euros and back. The gallery presents conteporary arrtworkd from reknown artists. The restaurant Cantina for a quick lunch or just a drink. For dinner, many restaurants around the harbour. Our favorite El Reis. For a longer stay in Menorca we highly recommend staying in Ciutadella which is mich more romantic with its pedestrian streets and nice shops. Closer to the top beaches of Turqueta and Maccarella
Written 10 July 2022
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254Eric73
Belfast City Region, UK57 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Aug 2021
The hotel is very nice. Very clean, well presented, pleasant staff and ideal if you do not want the night club scene. There is a supermarket some 500 yds away and that is the nearest shop. Other shops can be found a little further out but the best way we found was to take the Landtrain that leaves the hotel on the half hour. For 7 euros its a bargain. Hop off at the shops hop back on later. ( just make a note of the time you get off in order to resume your journey) 100yards from the hotel is lift that takes you down to the harbour where there are pubs, cafe's and other eating places. If you like to watch the boats and let the time fly by this is the place to go to. Back to the hotel the meals are varied but were very seldom warm never mind hot. There is a good selection for both breakfast and the evening dinner. The staff are very keen to help but the English language knowledge is very limited but they do try to help. At this point due to the covid restrictions the desk staff helped me and my wife to sort out our tests and locater forms and even printed them off for us. Wherever you go in Mahon there are hundreds of steps so if you are not so surefooted you have been warned.
Written 18 August 2021
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Michael O
South Shields149 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Apr 2022
Didn’t find the port to be very interesting generally. It is obviously a commercial operation with a fair few privately owned small to medium sized boats moored along the southern side. Glass bottomed boat tours of the port are available for 15 euros per head and the Xoriguer distillery lies beneath the imposing clifftop facade of the Museo de Minorca. There are several mirador viewpoints from the top of the cliffs overlooking the port itself which give a much better understanding of the layout. A walkway runs for miles around the southern side and can be done in stages with stops for refreshment on the way.
Written 22 April 2022
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Jan
Kingston-upon-Hull, UK70 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2022 • Couples
The port of Mahon is beautiful and covers a vast area (it isn’t just the harbour in the town itself). If you do visit Mahon for the day then taking a boat trip around the port is a must. If you are visiting for more than a day then take a walk from where you get on the boats along the water’s edge to the area/resort known as “Port Mahon “ which is where we stayed for a week. This is a lovely stroll and you can admire some fabulous yachts and stop for lunch at one of the many waterside restaurants along the way. Please do me aware though that the walk up from the harbour into Mahon town is very steep and not for the faint hearted!
Written 16 October 2022
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on_the_go_98765
Tucson20,551 contributions
4.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2022
This was unexpectedly spectacular. The bluffs between the high and lower city sections could not have more impressive. Everything was so clean and well maintained so as to make this the pristine jewel that it is.

How lucky were we, to have this beautiful view upon arrival and departure from the port.
Written 20 November 2022
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JP3267
77 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
Oct 2024 • Family
The train is quite large compared to other typical tourist trains. The seats are very uncomfortable and the commentary (in several languages) is not in sync with the tour. However, it is a good way to cover alot of ground in one hour.
Written 17 October 2024
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biscia65
Milan, Italy750 contributions
3.0 of 5 bubbles
July 2024 • Family
Mahon in summer is challenging to visit, there are several climbs. We saw the port from above and focused on the old town which, in my opinion, despite the presence of some beautiful church, square or palace, did not seem like much for being the capital of the island. The pedestrian streets in the center have the usual international chains of shops that are also found in our Italian cities.
It's best to get lost in the anonymous streets of the center, not pedestrian, where there are beautiful buildings.
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Written 9 August 2024
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