Esglesia De Santa Maria (Church of Saint Mary)

Must see

Religious

Mahón's grand parish church, originally built in the 13th century after the Catalan conquest and rebuilt in neoclassical style in the 18th century, is home to a monumental organ with over 3,000 pipes crafted in Switzerland in 1810.

Mercat de Peix (Fish Market)

Must see

Shopping

A vibrant covered fish market where local fishermen sell the fresh daily catch from Menorcan waters. The elegant early-20th-century building is a hub of island gastronomic culture and a must-visit for seafood lovers.

Museu de Menorca ( Museum of Menorca)

Must see

Museum/Gallery

Housed in a former Franciscan monastery, the Museum of Menorca showcases the island's rich history from prehistoric Talayotic culture through Roman, Islamic, and British periods, with an impressive collection of archaeological artifacts and fine art.

Xoriguer Gin Factory

Must see

Attraction/Landmark

A historic distillery on the Mahón waterfront that has been crafting gin since the 18th century using a recipe inherited from British sailors. Visitors can sample the distinctive juniper-infused spirit and browse the atmospheric production rooms.

Ayuntamiento de Mahon (Mahon City Hall)

Attraction/Landmark

This stately neoclassical city hall, built in 1613 and remodeled in the 18th century under British rule, dominates the Plaça de la Constitució and houses a prized collection of portraits of European governors who once ruled Menorca.

Basilica of Fornas de Torelló

Religious

An early Christian basilica dating to the 5th-6th century, renowned for its remarkably well-preserved mosaic floor featuring vivid geometric and animal motifs — one of the finest paleochristian mosaics in the Balearic Islands.

Carrer Moreres (Moreses Street)

Attraction/Landmark

A charming narrow street in the heart of old Mahón lined with traditional Menorcan houses, boutique shops, and cafés — perfect for a leisurely stroll through the city's historic quarter.

Church and Cloister of Saint Francesc

Religious

A striking Baroque-style Franciscan church built between the 17th and 18th centuries, featuring an ornate Churrigueresque chapel and a beautiful Renaissance cloister that now houses the Museum of Menorca.

Iglesia Del Carmen (Church of Carmen)

Religious

An austere yet imposing Carmelite church completed in 1808, notable for its vast single-nave interior and the adjacent cloister, which has been transformed into one of Mahón's liveliest market and social spaces.

Mercat del Claustre (Cloister Market)

Shopping

Set within the beautifully restored cloister of the Carmelite convent, this lively market offers local produce, artisan cheeses, charcuterie, and Menorcan crafts beneath elegant stone arches — a feast for the senses.

Port Mahon

Attraction/Landmark

One of the largest natural deep-water harbors in the Mediterranean, Port Mahon stretches over five kilometers and has been a coveted strategic prize for the British, French, and Spanish empires throughout the centuries.

Portal de Sant Roc (Saint Roch Gate)

Attraction/Landmark

The sole surviving gate of Mahón's medieval city walls, this 15th-century stone archway once protected the town from pirate raids and today stands as a striking reminder of the city's fortified past.

Teatre Principal De Mao (Principal Theater of Maó)

Attraction/Landmark

Inaugurated in 1829, this elegant Italian-style opera house is one of the oldest still-active theaters in Spain, seating around 900 guests in a horseshoe-shaped auditorium renowned for its superb acoustics.