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Mahón by motorhome in Menorca, what to see and do?
Mahón by motorhome, in Menorca, what to see? Without a doubt, if you go to Menorca by motorhome, Mahón, its capital, is a must on your route.
On the road through 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%, although with a dog we will find many forbidden to pass, to take into account if you travel with a dog.
Stay on our journey through our posts on our blog and start traveling with us to Menorca by motorhome.
To start ... 3 tips about Mahón 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.
Mahón by motorhome what to see and do
Mahón, capital of Menorca
Close your eyes and imagine a small city bathed by the sea ...
… A city located to the southeast of one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean, with a natural harbor of more than 5 kilometers long and surrounded by the natural park of s'Albufera d'Es Grau…
You can open your eyes now. It's Mahón !, the capital of Menorca.
Different civilizations have passed through the centuries on the island leaving an extensive cultural legacy that is still breathed in its streets, buildings and archaeological remains.
Why visit Mahón?
For its incredible natural harbor. With 5 km of coastline that make it one of the largest natural harbors in the world, Mahón is the most important port in Menorca due to its intense trade, tourism and fishing activity.
Crowded with bars and restaurants where you can see what this island tastes like, and terraces where you can stop to recharge your batteries, it is also where Mahón's nightlife is concentrated.
Do not forget that lobster here is one of the typical dishes, in the past they had lobsters left over and they ate them for breakfast on the barbecue or fried with fried potatoes and fried eggs.
For its boats in which you can take tourist excursions to check the marine beauty of the place.
For its urban heart. Mahón is a mandatory stop if you are going to travel to Menorca by motorhome. The capital of the island preserves in its Mediterranean streets an impressive group of churches, noble buildings and palaces that will leave you open-mouthed.
Right in the center, in the Plaza de la Constitución, you will come across the Town Hall or Sa Sala, a building from 1613, the Church of Santa María and the Principal de Guardia, a colorful building typical of French-style baroque.
A few meters from this town hall square, the Iglesia del Carmen and Iglesia de la Concepción are also worth a visit and in its cloister the municipal market with an atmosphere that you will love.
For its praised museum, a building located in a former Franciscan convent and in whose rooms the fascinating history of the island is explained.
What to see in Mahón by motorhome, Menorca
- The lively port with its restaurants and views of the town on the cliff, as if it were a pirate town
- Cloister Market
- Plaza of Spain
- Mercado de Pescados
- Gin Xoriguer shop to make a purchase of the island's authentic gin
- Iglesia de Santa Maria
- Town Hall Square
- Sant Roc Bridge
- Menorca Museum
What to do in Mahón in a motorhome, Menorca
- Buy in their local food and craft shops
- Eat a good paella or Mernorcan lobster in one of the port restaurants
- Boat
Where to park and spend the night in Mahón in a motorhome
At the end of the port of Mahón, well at the end you will find a free large dirt parking lot before a climb that goes towards the road.
We recommend that car park that we found by chance and that is not in parking4night both for parking and spending the night, since it is very quiet and has good shade from the wall. Above all, do not forget, forbidden to spend the night.
