Mahon holidays – Appealing clifftop capital with an extraordinary harbour
Mahon holidays are based in the capital of Menorca; an interesting town in the middle of the east coast of the island, 3 miles north of Es Castell and 2 miles from Mahon airport. The town sits on cliffs above an exceptionally long and deep natural harbour and is surrounded by beautiful farmland. Mahon has an attractive-looking centre whose history has bequeathed an intriguing mix of architectural styles. Charming low-key Mahon holiday attractions include the gin distillery, the hippodrome, a small museum, the Church of Santa Maria with its vast church organ, and the prehistoric remains of Trepucó. The south of Mahon runs into the Menorca resort of Es Castell with its charmingly atmospheric harbour at Calas Fons.

Mahon holidays – Atmospheric port and waterfront
Mahon offers a manageable town with a compact old area of considerable character, with small squares, narrow lanes and interesting churches. Mahon holidays tend to focus around the town’s main Plaça de S’Esplanada and the harbour area which is full of interest by day and agreeably atmospheric by night. Mahon offers visitors plenty of cafes and restaurants around the harbour and along the waterfront. Don’t forget to ask for mayonnaise as it was invented in Mahon! The harbour is also the focus of modest nightlife, with plenty of bars and a couple of discos. Steps lead up from the quayside to the main town. Mahon enjoys Menorca’s best shopping with some nice old stores and local markets. Holidays in Majon are not complete without a visit to nearby Es Castell and the restaurants at Calas Fons.

Mahon holidays – A fine town base for exploring Menorca
Mahon holidays are popular with visitors wanting to explore Menorca from a relaxed and well-equipped town base. Mahon has the best of Menorca’s modest public transport connections but a car would be useful. Worthwhile Mahon holiday excursions include the likeable old market towns of Alaior and Es Mercadal, the fishing village of Fornells, the splendid viewpoint at Monte Toro and the day trip to the charming fortified town of Ciudadela. Mahon is well-placed for exploring the beautiful farmland south of Mahon and the dramatic rugged north coast of Menorca with its hidden coves. Walkers, bird watchers and golfers all base their holidays in Mahon. Beaches are found at Es Grau beach to the north and Punta Prima beach to the south.