Mahon

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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.

Charts

See Menorca.

Weather

See Spain.

Passages

See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.

Communication

Also seeWorld Cruiser's Nets.

Navigation

Approaches Mahon are straight forward. Proceed into the 2 nM fjord.

Entrance

Mahon is a port of entry/exit to Spain. For info check with the marina.

See also Procedures.

Berthing

Mahon 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: Port de Mahón Marina

Phone: +34 91 6319190, +34 971 36 30 88

Fax: +34 971 36 31 01

Email: [email protected]

Web: http://www.marinamenorca.com/uk_amarres_amarres.htm

Address: Moll de Llevant, 1; Mahón - 07701 - Menorca, Spain

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.

Yacht Repairs and Services

Marine Stores

There are two chandleries along the waterfront.

Repairs/Yards

There is a shipyard.

Fuel, Water, & Electricity

Fuel

There is a fuel dock, working hours 0900-1330 and 1700-1900 on week days and shorter on Sundays. Sometimes there is no one there and you may have to call on the phone posted on the station

Water

On the pontoons and the quay

Electricity

On the pontoons and quay of the marina

Things to do Ashore

Tourism

The old town of Maó is a delight walk.

View of Maó (Mahon)

Another view of Maó

Grocery & Supply Stores

• There are many good stores in the town. Make sure that you buy the famous cheese, Queso de Mahón
• Camping Gaz is available in the chandleries along the waterfront

Eateries

• There are many restaurants along the waterfront
• A very good one is Mason dela Puerto

Internet/WiFi

In Cafés.

Laundry

Motorbike & Car Rentals

Garbage Disposal

There are bins around the harbor and in the marina.

Transportation

There are daily flights to the Spanish mainland and other destinations within the EU as well as ferries to Alicante.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Mahon at the Wikipedia
• Port de Mahón Marina

References & Publications

See Balearics.

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• October 2004 --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis 12:51, 2 July 2008 (MDT)

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