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The fortress of La Mola by motorhome in Menorca, what to see and do?
The fortress of La Mola by motorhome, in Menorca, what to see? Without a doubt, if you go to Menorca by motorhome, the fortress of La Mola is a must on your route. It is not only a fortress that will leave you open-mouthed for its grandeur, but it is one of the most beautiful spots on the island due to its geographical location at the end of an elevated peninsula that offers the best views of the island.
On a tour of Menorca in a motorhome, we discover fairytale and pirate villages, beautiful coves, natural parks and charming castles. We also discovered Menorca with children, with our children, and with our dog Max, who widens our gaze and makes us enjoy it 200%.
Stay on our journey through our posts on our blog and start traveling with us to Menorca by motorhome.
To start ... 3 maxims about the fortress of La Mola in a motorhome
1 Be responsible in a motorhome: the island is small, do not overcrowd, you see in low season
Before going to Menorca by motorhome you should know that it is a very very small island, so much so that in an hour by motorhome you travel it from end to end. That and the fact that the parking spaces are very small makes the best time to go to Menorca by motorhome is always out of high season, that is, outside of July and August whenever you want.
If you go in July and August in a motorhome, a recommendation: stay in one of the two campsites on the island and get around by motorcycle or in a small rental car.
2 Under no circumstances do you camp, be responsible, camping is totally prohibited on the island
Camping is prohibited in all of Spain, but Menorca is also a UNESCO Biosphere Heritage Site, for which all the more reason we must be the most respectful of the environment.
We know that the vigilance by the civil guard on the island is maximum before the encampments and that they are fined 200 euros for it because of what colleagues from the island have told us. So, do not camp and do not spend the night in the forbidden places.
REMEMBER, CAMPING IS OUTSTANDING THE PERIMETER OF YOUR VEHICLE (take out table and chairs, awning, open windows ...).
3 Know a minimum about the island of Menorca. Menorca guide in motorhome
We make it easy for you, here is a small guide to Menorca by motorhome with everything you need to know.
The fortress of La Mola by motorhome what to see and do
The impressive fortress of Isabel II
Located at the northern entrance to the port, this building is an excellent emblem of the island's military architecture. It leaves no one indifferent. Built in the XNUMXth century on the orders of Queen Elizabeth II, it consists of ten fronts divided into two groups (land defense and maritime defense). It was built to defend against a possible second attack by the British, who had previously seized the island once.
The Fortress of Isabel II It is currently one of the points of Menorca that attracts the most visitors. They say that the fortress has never been attacked and that, therefore, its current state of conservation is excellent. There are guided tours and the prices are affordable 8 Euros the adult and children free.
It really was a visit that surprised us well, perhaps we did not have many expectations and when we discovered it we were amazed. The fortress is really very large and it is full of hiding places, bunkers and underground passages. That, in the first place makes you happy on a hot day, since the subways are always cool, secondly, it surprises you with its labyrinthine grandeur and finally and thirdly, the views of the sea and the island from the viewpoints leave you spellbound towards the horizon.
A curiosity !: here where the most eastern point of all Spain is located and for me the best views of the island!
What to see and do in La Mola fortress by motorhome, Menorca
- Make your route marked by all the points of the circuit that they have done with explanatory panels
- Go see all the viewpoints, spectacular places
- Enjoy each place and take lots of photos!
Practical information about the fortress of La Mola, Menorca
- Price of € 8 adult and free for children up to 5 years old, over 6 to 11 € 4
- They have audio guides, although there are information panels throughout the tour at each numbered point
- If you don't want to walk, since the route is quite long, you can rent a golf cart, they are rented by the hour and there are 4 and 6 seats, 2 hours € 55
- There are rest areas at different points with vending machines or where you can have a picnic.
- They do guided tours and dramatized visits by reservation at https: //www.fortalesalamola.com/ca/visits
- If you go in a baby carriage, they modify the itinerary to adapt it better, at the reception they will tell you
Where to park and spend the night in the Mola fortress by motorhome
The Mola fortress by motorhome is easily accessible since it has a large parking lot at the entrance of the enclosure. Mind you, it is inclined. The access there narrows in the last section, but it is a very short section.
The car park closes access at 20 pm, so it is not possible to spend the night there.
Before reaching the car park you will also find a small car park with a small quiet cove, you can stop to take a dip, but it is very steep and it is not pleasant to eat or spend the night.
To spend the night we did it in the parking lot at the end of the port of Mahón. A large parking lot of land at the end of the port.
