Mahon

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Mahon (Port of entry)

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Background

Mahon or Maó is the largest city and port of the second largest of the Balearic Islands, Menorca. It is a very attractive city consisting of the waterfront, Mahon, and the old inland city Mao.

The Carthaginians occupied the island in 205 BC and named the port after Mago Barca the brother of Hannibal. In the middle ages Mahon was occupied by the Moors. In 1287 it captured by Alfonso III of Aragon who established the Kingdom of Majorca, a vassal state to the kingdom of Aragon. In 1707 the British took the island from the Spanish and kept it until the Napoleonic Wars in the 18th century when it went back to Spain.

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Mahon [39° 53.4' N 4° 15.4' E] is a large harbor in a 2 mile deep fjord. It is sheltered from all weather. Along the banks of the fjord there are many anchored boats, yet there is hardly any room for a visiting yacht. If you cannot find a spot proceed to the marina.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

Port de Mahón Marina

Hail the marina on VHF Channel 09, and moor where directed. There are pontoons with laid moorings. The marina is working 0900 to 1900. If you arrive off hours moor in an available slip.

The marina can also be contacted by telephone at +34 91 6319190, +34 971 36 30 88, Fax: +34 971 36 31 01. Their mail address is: Moll de Llevant, 1; Mahón - 07701 - Menorca; Spain. You may also try Email.

The marina has showers/WC in a trailer within their secure area.

Anchorages

The town also provides some berths but are usually reserved by locally based boats, in addition there are some moorings off shore for the use of which the town charges a fee. It is best to inquire in VHF Channel 09.

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