Mahón

Menorca

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Mahón

Menorca's capital Mahón (or Maó, in Catalan) boasts terrific sights and a colourful history that is best explored by boat trip along the harbour. Do also stroll around, starting at Placa Colona, and lose yourself in a warren of tight alleyways.

Do & See

Many visitors immediately head east through the flower-freckled meadow land of the interior to the resorts of Cala en Forcat, Cala en Bosch and Cala Galdana. However, step off the beaten track and you will be rewarded — Mahón (or Maó), an interesting capital with a turbulent history, saw many sea conflicts as the Spanish, British and French grappled for control of this strategically important naval base. The influences of all three cultures, as well as the native Baleriac one, can be seen here today.