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Mahón old town
Georgian townhouse turned 24-key hotel. Colonial courtyard, curated art and one of the island's best restaurants.
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Town · Menorca
Mahón (Maó)
The largest natural harbour in the Med
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Island
Menorca
Things to do
7
Categories
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Duration ideal
1 day
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Boat & beach4 hHalf-day boat tour along the south coast of Menorca
4.5(426 reviews)
Sail out of Cala Galdana and cruise the south coast's most photographed coves: Macarella, Turqueta and Es Talaier. Two swim stops with snorkelling gear included.
From
£30per person
- Three swim stops in southern coves
- Snorkelling gear provided
- Small groups (max 12 people)
Boat & beach5 hSouthern catamaran: Cala Galdana, Macarella and Turqueta
4.7(892 reviews)
A full day sailing the entire south coast on a spacious catamaran. Lunch is served on board, with two anchor stops long enough for a proper swim in each cove.
From
£60per person
- Two long swim stops with snorkelling
- Lunch and unlimited soft drinks on board
- Departure from Cala en Bosc
Adventure3 hKayaking and sea caves on the north coast (Fornells)
4.9(512 reviews)
Paddle out of the sheltered Fornells bay along a coastline of red cliffs and sea caves you can only reach by kayak. Every tour includes a snorkelling stop over a Posidonia meadow.
From
£38per person
- Stable double kayaks (beginners welcome)
- Snorkelling stop with gear included
- English-speaking guide
Boat & beach8 hFull-day private sailing around Menorca with lunch
4.8(267 reviews)
Charter a semi-private sailing yacht for the day and follow the wind between three or four southern coves. Lunch, drinks and snorkelling gear all included.
From
£155per person
- Semi-private sailing yacht (max 8 guests)
- Three cove stops chosen with the skipper
- Full lunch, wine and beer on board
Culture2 hCiutadella at sunset with the historic harbour
4.6(341 reviews)
Follow a local historian through Ciutadella's palace-lined lanes, Gothic cathedral and 17th-century harbour just as the light turns golden. Ends with a glass of pomada at a family bar.
From
£22per person
- Local English-speaking historian
- Small groups (max 15)
- Glass of pomada included at the end
Food & wine4 hFood trail: Mahón cheese and Xoriguer gin
4.7(218 reviews)
A hands-on introduction to Menorca's two edible icons: PDO Mahón cheese at an artisan dairy and Xoriguer gin at the family distillery that has been running since 1784.
From
£36per person
- Guided cheese-cellar visit and tasting
- Xoriguer gin distillery and free tasting
- Pomada cocktail at the end
Nature4 hCamí de Cavalls hike along the southern cliffs
4.8(174 reviews)
Walk a hand-picked stretch of the Camí de Cavalls between Cala Galdana and Cala Macarella with a certified local guide. Time for a swim built into every tour.
From
£40per person
- Certified local hiking guide
- Snacks, water and safety kit provided
- Swim stop in a protected cove
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Local guide
Only-a-local know-how
Empieza en el mercado del pescado, cata gin en Xoriguer y termina el day con un crucero al atardecer por el puerto natural más grande del Mediterráneo.
Getting there
Aeropuerto MAH a 10 min · ferry Barcelona/Valencia
Parking
Parkings Miranda o Plaça Miranda
Best time to go
Todo el año. Mercado del pescado por la mañana
What to do
See, eat, beach and excursions
Ver
- Xoriguer distillery
- Fish market
- La Mola fortress
Comer
- Ses Forquilles
- Jàgaro Puerto
Excursiones
- Harbour cruise
- Xoriguer gin tasting
Mini itinerary
A perfect day in Mahón (Maó)
09:00
Start early
Xoriguer distillery sin agobios de gente. Café en la plaza principal antes o después.
11:00
Guided excursion
Harbour cruise. Reserva con antelación en temporada alta.
14:00
Local lunch
Ses Forquilles. Sobremesa sin prisa — en las islas se come tarde.
17:00
Second stroll
Fish market. Buena hora para foto sin sol duro.
20:30
Dinner and evening
Cena tarde (21–22h). Reserva especialmente jueves a sábado.
Nearby
Nearby highlights
Where to sleep
Accommodation in Mahón (Maó)
Boutique
Hotel Menurka
Mahón · harbour views
Neo-classical mansion overlooking Europe's largest natural port. Sunday brunch on the rooftop.
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