Guide touristique - plages à proximité

Mahon est située sur la côte est, surplombant le plus grand port naturel de la Méditerranée. Le nom local correct est Mao (prononcé « Maouw ») et est souvent utilisé dans les guides locaux et les informations sur les transports.

Le centre-ville de Mahon offre une atmosphère agréable avec ses cafés et bars-terrasses, un dédale de ruelles à l'architecture attrayante et de nombreux vestiges de son passé géorgien. Outre son cadre agréable, Mahon offre une multitude de boutiques de vêtements élégantes, de bijouteries artisanales et de bars. Le long du port de 6 km, on trouve un large éventail de cafés, bars et restaurants proposant toutes sortes d'ambiances et de cuisines, y compris la cuisine traditionnelle minorquine.

Sur le plan architectural, l'un de ses occupants, les Anglais, a laissé son empreinte dans les styles de construction (géorgien, fenêtres à guillotine), notamment les magnifiques balcons ouverts et fermés (les « boinders »). Mahon possède un centre ancien centré autour du port, avec de nombreuses ruelles qu'il serait dommage de manquer, car on y trouve de nombreux trésors cachés, loin des principales zones piétonnes commerçantes.

Mahon - Meilleurs sites et activités

Plus d'idées de choses à voir et à faire

Mahon has many attractions around the city and close by so check out our extended things to see and do section. Don't make the mistake of trying to visit Mahon in a couple of hours. Mahon is the largest city on Menorca and it's attractions are more spread out. There are three ways to enjoy the harbour - from the water ( harbour trips ) and on land from the city level along the Passieg Maritim road or at waterside level. There are several steps, paths to / from the harbour side including a lift close to Mahon Casino down to the big yachts marina. There is a new glass lift down to harbour at Sa Placa City centre

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Quel jour de marché à Mahón ?

Il existe différents types de marchés à Mahón, le matin et le soir. Le marché de vêtements et de souvenirs se trouve sur la Plaça Esplanada (place principale, à 50 m de la gare routière). Il a lieu les mardis et samedis toute l'année, et les dimanches, du 19 mai au 15 septembre, de 8 h 30 à 14 h. Tous les marchés

Day excursions from Mahon

Often cruise ships will arrive and passengers can have some time on shore. What can you do in the four hours or so? You might be tempted to try too much (bus frequency is limited) so we recommend enjoying Mahon or visiting Es Castell harbour ( bus every 30 mins ) - see things to see and do.

Architecture

There is a very pleasant walk down Carrer Isabel II. Starting at the end furthest away from the town centre is Museu de Menorca ( Placa des Monastir) set in elegant surroundings. Along this road are countless beautiful buildings (18th century wealthy town houses) and the best display of balconies and the renowned bow windows, sometimes called boinders which were introduced during the British colonial period. Along the way there are narrow streets off to the left with views out to the harbour. As you get towards the town centre there is a great cafe, just before you enter the square of the town hall and Mahon's cathedral.

Museu de Menorca holds a selection of artefacts across the range of occupiers including Roman, Moorish, and Catalan Menorca relics.

Menorca Holiday Tips

If its very hot the museum is an oasis of calm and air conditioning Museum Guide

Mahon Summer Fiesta

The Menorcans love their festivals with street parties, music and fireworks and especially the chance to show off their stunning native horses. The most eagerly awaited moments are the cargols, when riders circle specific points along the route and especially the "jaleos", where riders bring their horse onto their rear legs - "Jaleo"- The young brave hope for good luck by touching the horses heart as the horse dances above them. Much Pomada ( Gin and lemonade ) is drunk during the festival, but is very good natured. Note: The riders care too much about their horses for this to be stressing for the horses.

Fiestas de la Mare de Deu de Garcia, held annually from 7 to 9th September annually. Mahon Fiesta Guide

Mahon Insider Tips

There is no better way to start a summer day than a coffee, breakfast at Cafe Oh la la watching the sun climb up over Mahon harbour.

Shopping - Calle del Angel is an interesting find of boutiques, cafes and leads to our next tip.

Parc D'es Freginal is a suprisingly large and attractive park right in the middle of town which many tourists perhaps will not even have seen and makes a great place to take a few quieter moments under shading trees and for dads to take the children to the small play area while mums have sometime to themsleves in the shopping area.

Parc Es Freginal

This is a little 'hidden oasis' in the middle of the city centre. A picturesque park, originally a growing area for fruits and vegetables ( you will still see the clever original stone watering system ) and one time occupation of the infamous pirate Barbarossa. If offers tranquilty, shade and two childrens play areas which picnic areas. There are Cafes and Bars just next to the two entrances so you can grap a coffee to go too!

Menorca Tips

Ladies can take a children free shopping hour if dads bring the children here!

Tous les vendredis de juin à septembre sur la Plaza del Carme de Mahon. En soirée, animation musicale.

Harbour and Yacht Marinas

Second only to Pearl Harbour as one of the world's largest natural harbours, the harbour defines this town both physically and historically. The strategic naval nature and location of the harbour has meant Mahon has had more than it's fair share of foreign occupiers.

The harbour is a working harbour which means there's always something to see. From the big cruise ships that visit and perform their spectacular docking "ballets", the "big as houses" motor yachts moored in front of Mahon Casino, to the little fishing boats whose catch you might be eating that evening. The Moll de Levant is the roadside beside the harbour and has a wide range of bars,cafes, clubs, shops and restaurants.

Menorca Holiday Tips

Do walk the entire length of the Moll de Levant ( Harbour road ) as stretches are broken up with a few storage houses and attractions continue beyond.

Mahon - Excursions en bateau

Autour du port et de la côte

It might sound "old hat" but the combined tour and glass bottom boat trips from the harbour are a bit more special on Menorca as the waters are really crystal clear, healthy and with lots and lots of fish to see the kids will love it. Offering trips of varying length including historical commentary you will be taken around the extensive harbour with its several islands and their interesting history. Some trips will include a view of the picture postcard pretty harbour, Cales Fons at Es Castell.

For something more personalised you can have trips of your own choice from the friendly water taxi service.

Longer trips along north east / south east coast

There are trips from the same large boats that do the harbour tours and also half day and full day truips on smaller boats, catamerans where you can take over a whole boat as a group or join a group.

Boat Excurions

Getting About

Mahon Express

A good way to get a quick overview of Mahon without walking and fun for children. Departs from main square ( Placa del Esplanada ) for a 50 min trip around Mahon's principle sights^*. The ticket will allow you to get off and back on at set points ( ses Voltes steps, Port Mahon Hotel ) if you want to explore an area you fancy.

Adults 8, Children 7 Eur

^*the train is resticted to certain roads so you may miss a lot that Mao has to offer.

Taxis

La principale station de taxis se trouve sur la Plaça de Esplanada. Comptez environ 17 euros pour un trajet de l'aéroport à Mahon.

Vélo

Un excellent moyen de découvrir la vieille ville de Mahon ; la location à la journée commence à 10 euros. Locations de voitures à Mahon

Vie nocturne à Mahon

Mahon offre un large choix de cafés, bars, discothèques et restaurants pour tous les goûts. La plupart des discothèques et bars musicaux sont réunis au même endroit, sur le port, en face du terminal des ferries. Descendez les grands escaliers et tournez à gauche à 500 mètres (Moll de Ponent et Costa d'es General). Le Casino du Club Maritimo est ouvert tous les jours jusqu'au petit matin et propose une gamme complète de tables de jeux, des machines à sous, un bar et un restaurant, ainsi qu'une terrasse classique sur le toit avec vue sur le port.

Conseil Envie d'un club ou d'un bar musical ? N'oubliez pas que vous êtes à l'heure de Minorque : rien ne se passe avant 23 h, car les gens auront mangé « tard ».

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