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==Mahon (Port of entry)==
==Mahon (Port of entry)==
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[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahon 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.
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|}{{TOCleft}}[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mahon 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.
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The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carthage Carthaginians] occupied the island in 205 BC and named the port after [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mago_Barca Mago Barca] the brother of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannibal Hannibal]. In the middle ages Mahon was occupied by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moors Moors]. In 1287 it captured by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_III_of_Aragon Alfonso III of Aragon] who established the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Majorca 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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_Wars Napoleonic Wars] in the 18th century when it went back to Spain.
The [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carthage Carthaginians] occupied the island in 205 BC and named the port after [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mago_Barca Mago Barca] the brother of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hannibal Hannibal]. In the middle ages Mahon was occupied by the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moors Moors]. In 1287 it captured by [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alfonso_III_of_Aragon Alfonso III of Aragon] who established the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingdom_of_Majorca 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 [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Napoleonic_Wars Napoleonic Wars] in the 18th century when it went back to Spain.
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==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
==Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)==
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For entering/exiting [[Spain]] check with the [[#Port_de_Mahón_Marina|marina]].
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Mahon is a port of entry/exit to [[Spain]]. For info check with the [[#Port_de_Mahón_Marina|marina]].
''See also [[Spain#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|Procedures]]''.
''See also [[Spain#Arrival.2FDeparture_procedures|Procedures]]''.
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
====Port de Mahón Marina====
====Port de Mahón Marina====
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[[Image:Spain_Mahon_Marina_h.jpg|345px|thumb|right|Chart of Mahon Marina - ''Click for larger view'']]
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Hail the [http://www.fondear.com/Todo_Charter/Puertos/Baleares/Menorca/PortMahon.htm 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.
Hail the [http://www.fondear.com/Todo_Charter/Puertos/Baleares/Menorca/PortMahon.htm 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:
The marina can also be contacted:
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: Their mail  Moll de Llevant, 1; Mahón - 07701 - Menorca; Spain
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| address= Moll de Llevant, 1; Mahón - 07701 - Menorca, Spain
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The marina has showers/WC in a trailer within their secure area.
The marina has showers/WC in a trailer within their secure area.
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===Anchorages===
===Anchorages===
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[[Image:Spain_Mahon5.jpg|345px|thumb|right|The Harbor of Mahon - ''Click for larger view'']]
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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.
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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====Grocery & Supply Stores====
====Grocery & Supply Stores====
* There are many good stores in the town. Make sure that you buy the famous cheese, ''Queso de Mahón''
* There are many good stores in the town. Make sure that you buy the famous cheese, ''Queso de Mahón''
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* ''Camping Gaz'' is available in the chandleries along the waterfront.
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* ''Camping Gaz'' is available in the chandleries along the waterfront
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====Eateries====
====Eateries====
* There are many restaurants along the waterfront
* There are many restaurants along the waterfront
* A very good one is ''Mason dela Puerto''
* A very good one is ''Mason dela Puerto''
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====Internet/WiFi====
====Internet/WiFi====
In Cafés.
In Cafés.
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====Laundry====
====Laundry====
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====Transportation====
====Transportation====
There are daily flights to the Spanish mainland and other destinations within the EU as well as ferries to [[Alicante]].
There are daily flights to the Spanish mainland and other destinations within the EU as well as ferries to [[Alicante]].
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==Routes/Passages To/From==
==Routes/Passages To/From==
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==External Links==
==External Links==
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* [http://www.fondear.com/Todo_Charter/Puertos/Baleares/Menorca/PortMahon.htm Port de Mahón Marina]
* [http://www.fondear.com/Todo_Charter/Puertos/Baleares/Menorca/PortMahon.htm Port de Mahón Marina]
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==Personal Notes==
==Personal Notes==
Personal experiences?
Personal experiences?
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====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
====Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)====
''Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated'':
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Mahon (Port of entry)

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.

Local Weather

See Spain.

Charts

See Menorca.

Radio Nets

Also seeWorld Cruiser's Nets.

Approach and Navigation

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

Check-in facilities (for Customs and Immigration)

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

See also Procedures.

Berthing Options

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

Chart of Mahon Marina - Click for larger view

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 Harbor of Mahon - Click for larger view

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.

Views of Maó (Mahon)


Click for larger view


Click for larger view

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.

Routes/Passages To/From

See Aegean to West Mediterranean Passages.

Cruiser's Friends

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

Forum Discussions

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

External Links

References & Publications

See Balearics.

Personal Notes

Personal experiences?

Last Visited & Details Checked (and updated here)

Date of member's visit to this Port/Stop & this page's details validated:



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