{"id":57612,"date":"2026-02-03T03:08:45","date_gmt":"2026-02-03T03:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.viajamenorca.com\/sin-categorizar\/mao-mahon\/"},"modified":"2026-04-02T00:05:58","modified_gmt":"2026-04-02T00:05:58","slug":"mao-mahon","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.viajamenorca.com\/en\/tourist-guide\/villages\/mao-mahon\/","title":{"rendered":"Ma\u00f3 (Mah\u00f3n)"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mah\u00f3n or “Ma\u00f3” is located at the eastern end of the island and is the administrative capital of Menorca. Ciudadela<\/a><\/strong> in the west of the island. <\/span>It stands out for being home to one of the natural harbors<\/strong><\/a> Mediterranean and for its important historical and administrative role.<\/span><\/h3>\n

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The historical center<\/span><\/h2>\n

Spend a different day touring the historic center of the city, a pleasant stroll through its beautiful pedestrian streets and historic buildings. You can take the opportunity to do some last minute shopping in the many local stores and shopping centers of the capital of Menorca.

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You can visit the museum of Menorca <\/strong><\/a>the old market of “Es Peix<\/strong><\/a> or the Market of the Cloister of Carmen <\/strong><\/a>you can also enjoy the wonderful local gastronomic offer offered by the restaurants of the restaurants<\/a><\/strong> restaurants in the area, most of them located on the promenade of the port.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best way to get to know the city is by taking a guided tour. guided tour<\/strong><\/a> with an official tour guide <\/strong><\/a>and it is totally free of charge<\/strong>, more information and reservations here<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/h3>\n

Port of Mah\u00f3n<\/span><\/h2>\n

Another must is the port of Mah\u00f3n. It is one of the largest natural harbors in the Mediterranean, with its more than 6 kilometers long.<\/span> This majestic port was highly coveted throughout the centuries for its strategic location, being the scene of several battles dating back to the third century BC.<\/span><\/p>\n

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In the middle of the port, there are two islands, the King’s Island<\/strong>, which during the 18th century was used as a military hospital, and the Lazaret Island<\/strong> “Llatzaret”<\/strong>, which houses a set of sanitary<\/strong> buildings built in 1793, and which was used as a quarantine island<\/strong>, a compulsory stop for ships before entering the island.<\/span> a set of sanitary buildings built in 1793, and which was used as a quarantine island<\/strong>, it was an obligatory stop for ships before entering the island.

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At the entrance to the port, you can visit the remains of the Fort of San Felipe<\/strong>, “Fort de Sant Felip”<\/strong>, which defended the entrance to the port from enemy attacks and raids.<\/span><\/p>\n

A good way to get to know the port of Mah\u00f3n is by taking a trip on a catamaran. We recommend the “Don Juan<\/strong><\/a>” which includes underwater vision and a qualified tour guide. During the crossing you will discover the history of the port and you will pass by emblematic places such as the Lazareto, the island of the King or the Fortress of La Mola<\/strong><\/a>. More information and reservations here<\/strong><\/a>. <\/span><\/p>\n

The port is also linked to the history of Menorcan gin<\/strong>, whose origin dates back to the British domination of the island, discover a tradition; discover this tradition by visiting the local distilleries. local distilleries<\/strong><\/a>.<\/p>\n

Information of interest<\/span><\/h2>\n
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“Pont de sant Roc” one of the old walled entrances to the city of Mah\u00f3n.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n