Guide touristique - plages à proximité

Mahón est situé sur la côte est, surplombant le plus grand port naturel de la Méditerranée. Officially Maó ( Catalan ) et sera souvent utilisé dans les guides et les informations sur les transports.

Le centre-ville de Mahon a une atmosphère agréable avec des cafés-bars en terrasse, un labyrinthe de rues étroites avec une architecture attrayante et de nombreux rappels de son passé géorgien. Mahon offre au touriste une myriade de boutiques de vêtements élégants, de bijouteries artisanales et de restaurants. Tout au long du port de 6 km de long, il existe un large éventail de cafés, bars et restaurants proposant tous types d'ambiances ou de cuisines, y compris la cuisine traditionnelle minorquine / espagnole.

Sur le plan architectural, l'un de ses occupants, les Anglais, a laissé ses marques dans les styles de construction (géorgien, fenêtres à guillotine) et, peut-être plus particulièrement, dans les beaux et élaborés balcons ouverts et fermés ('boinders'). Mahon possède un centre plus ancien plus proche de la baie avec de nombreuses ruelles à explorer. Il existe de nombreux trésors cachés loin des principales zones commerçantes piétonnes.

Mahon - les incontournables

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Mahon offre de nombreuses attractions en ville et à proximité. Consultez notre section complète choses à voir et à faire. Ne faites pas l'erreur de visiter Mahon en quelques heures. Mahon est la plus grande ville de Minorque et ses attractions sont plus dispersées. Il existe trois façons de profiter du port : depuis l'eau (excursions dans le port) et depuis la terre ferme, depuis la ville, le long du Passieg Maritim ou au bord de l'eau. Plusieurs escaliers et chemins mènent au port, dont un ascenseur près du casino de Mahon qui descend jusqu'au port de plaisance. Un nouvel ascenseur en verre dessert le port depuis Sa Placa, au centre-ville.

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Quel jour est le marché à Mahon ?

There are various types of markets in Mahon some morning some evening . The clothes/souvenirs markets is on Plaça Esplanada (main Square 50m from Bus station ) On Tuesdays and Saturdays 9-14:00, throughout the year, and on Sundays, from May 19 to September 15, from 8:30 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. All markets

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!

Every Friday from June to September at Plaza del Carme in Mahon. In the evenings with musical entertainment.

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.

Conseils de vacances à Minorque

Explorez toute la longueur de la route du port (Moll de Levant).

Mahon - Boat Trips

around the Harbour

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 Excursions

Favourite people watching spots

If you like to sit and watch the world Mahon has some great spots where the world walks by. Around the Placa Esplanada are lot's of Cafe Bars, the junction of the main pedestrian cross roads (Placa Reial) , Plaza del Principe and of course along the harbour - check maps below.

Mahon Shopping Food Markets Supermarkets

Menorca is small scale - there are no shopping malls etc. Womens clothes shops have bloomed over the city centre offering Spainish and Italian fashion chains and stylish individual boutique shops. Mix of modern city chic or traditional Cafes. Don't forget that Siesta applies here so from 13:00 to 17:00 very little will be open. Les fins d'après-midi et les soirées sont les meilleurs moments pour visiter, profiter de tapas ou de musique live dans les rues ou dans les salles.

What day is Market day in Mahon ?

There is a weekly outdoor market with basic clothing ( seasonally dependent ) , beachwear, souvenirs, footwear and costume jewellry. Every Tue,Sat all year on the main square Placa Esplanada 09:00-14:00

Menorca Holiday Tips

Don't forget the side streets in the old city where you will find hidden gems. Gentlemen, if the ladies are heads down with shopping and its not your thing then you can relax at the Bar American which is at the cross roads (Placa Reial) of the main pedestrian shopping streets.

Food Shopping

One of the delights of Menorca is we still have little foodshops. Most of the larger supermarkets are located at the local trading estate area ( Poligno )

Tip: Around town and down the side streets are wonderful little food shops.There is a very good and attractive indoor market (Sa Placa) set in grand surroundings of a cloister with great food stalls, delicatessen shops and Mahon's fish market all very close together.

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

The main taxi stand is at Placa de Esplanada. Airport to Mahon is 18-20 Euro.

Cycling

A good way to explore Mahon's old city - daily hire start at 10 Euro. Hire Shops in Mahon

Mahon Nightlife

Mahon has a wide range of cafes, bars, clubs and restaurants to suite all tastes. The most clubs and music bars all in one place at the harbour opposite the ferry terminal. Down the big steps and take a left 500 meters ( Moll de Ponent and Costa d'es General ). The Casino at the Club Maritimo is open every day into the early hours and offers a full range of gaming tables, slot machines a bar and restaurant facilities as well as a classic roof top terrace overlooking the harbour..

Tip Want to visit a Club or Music bar? Dont forget you are on Menorcan time, nothing starts to happen until after 11 pm as people will have eaten 'late'.

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