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Mahon Harbor

Mahon Harbor: Our most recommended tours and activities

Mahon: Harbor Boat Tour with Underwater Viewing & Commentary

1. Mahon: Harbor Boat Tour with Underwater Viewing & Commentary

Start your tour from Don Joan. Sail deep into the harbor. Enjoy the view of Mahon from the top deck or inside the boat. Hear historical stories from the guide as you pass the island of Lazareto. The towers at the harbor’s entrance once defended Mahon. Once beyond the harbor, head below deck for underwater views, weather permitting. Take photos of fish swimming through the seagrass. Catch a glimpse of other marine life. Admire the Mediterranean’s blue waters. Enjoy panoramic scenery from both sides of the boat before heading back to Mahon. Back on deck, listen to historical commentary as you pass the San Felipe Castle. Swing through the inlets around Es Castell and Georgetown. See if you can spot the Collingwood House and discover the connections between Britain and Menorca. Finish your tour back in Don Joan.

Port Mahon: 1-Hour Harbor Cruise with Underwater Views

2. Port Mahon: 1-Hour Harbor Cruise with Underwater Views

Start the tour by boarding the catamaran at the inner part of the port, just below the old city of Mahon. As you set off, see the Spanish Navel Base, coves and inlets, mussel beds, and beautiful summer houses on the Northern side of the port. During the journey, listen to historical commentary as you learn about the English-American Cemetery, the Quarantine Islands of Flat, Lazareto Island, and the Fortress of Isabel II (La Mola) at the mouth of the port. When you reach the sheltered and clear waters of Es Clot de la Mola, outside the port, the boat will slow down. Here, take the opportunity to go down into the underwater chambers and discover the marine life or enjoy a drink or ice cream on the sundeck. Sailing back into the port, enjoy wonderful views of the remains of Sant Felip's Fort and the former British military town of Es Castell. See the charming fishermen cove of Cales Fonts and then King's Island with the old British military hospital. After this, admire Admiral Collingwood's House, now a charming hotel and The Golden Farm, where the British Admiral Lord Nelson is supposed to have stayed. Marvel at these two colonial-style houses which date back to the 18th century, sitting on small hills on both sides of the port. Finally, pass by the Casino and Yachts Club area and take in views of the impressive skyline of Mahon.

From Mahon: Northern Coastline Day Cruise to Menorca

3. From Mahon: Northern Coastline Day Cruise to Menorca

Depart from the port of the Mahon, after cross the Mahon's Harbour, sailing on the north coast of the island, arrive to Sa Mesquida Beach. You have plenty of free time (1,5 hours) at Sa Mesquida Beach to go swimming, snorkeling or simply relax on the boat and take in scenery. The boat stop in the middle of the bay and you can dive from the boat, enjoying the landscape. The boat will then head back to the port of Mahon.

Menorca: Binibeca and Mahon Tour with Catamaran and Pickup

4. Menorca: Binibeca and Mahon Tour with Catamaran and Pickup

Visit the idyllic villages of Binibeca and Trepućo whilst travelling in a comfortable, air-conditioned coach. Cap off your day with a picturesque 50-minute boat ride to the port of Mahon. Start your day of adventure with a convenient pickup from your hotel. Hop aboard your air-conditioned coach and drive to the charming fishing village of Binibeca, one of the most photographed places in Menorca. Visit Trepucó and witness one of the most preserved prehistoric sites of the island. Continue on your guided tour to the historic center of Mahon. Enjoy a guided tour of the historic center of the village and stop for free time with lots of shopping and lunch options. To finalise your day you will get to experience a 50 minute boat ride to the port of Mahon.

Menorca: Cruise with Mahon Guided Tour and Binibeca Visit

5. Menorca: Cruise with Mahon Guided Tour and Binibeca Visit

Discover the southern tip of Menorca on a guided day trip. After pickup at your hotel, enjoy a 1-hour glass-bottom boat trip around Mahon Harbor, one of the deepest natural harbors in the world. Next, head into Mahon city center. Explore the capital’s historic center with official guida and enjoy some free time for shopping. Continue to Punta Prima Beach and enjoy some free time for sunbathing or lunch (at your own expense.) Finally, visit the fishermens’ village of Binibeca. Wander its streets to admire the white-painted houses and picturesque streets. At the end of the day, you’ll be dropped off back at your hotel.

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What people are saying about Mahon Harbor

Overall rating

4.5 / 5

based on 226 reviews

Amazing value for money . Lovely hour cruise and lots of commentary on the surrounding buildings and history. Definitely worth 11 euros. Easy to find from the bus station

It was great ! The guide was on top (I don't know if his name was Alain or Allan)! Frankly it is an activity to do! We were in a small group and it was nice.

Excellent experience, brilliant value for money, we really enjoyed the tour and would highly recommend.

Very friendly, very warm crew, idyllic landscapes. Very satisfied with this experience.

Very well organised trip, Very interesting and worth it.