Port guide · Spain
The capital of Menorca, on one of the longest natural harbours in the Mediterranean. The ship sails into the bay and berths below the town: a flight of steps and you're in the centre, with white houses, churches and markets; boats leave from the quay for harbour tours.
Mahón harbour is a long, deep natural inlet: the ship sails in and berths below the town, which sits on top of the cliff. It's about 10 minutes up a hundred or so steps or, more gently, up the Costa de ses Voltes to Plaça de la Conquesta; if you'd rather not climb, there are taxis.
Time: About 10 minApprox. price: Free
You come out at Plaça de la Conquesta, right in the centre
Time: About 5 minApprox. price: Metered fare
Taxis wait on the quay; also good for touring the island
The quay is long: note exactly where your ship is and allow at least 45 minutes to get back.
Route 1
Steps up to Plaça de la Conquesta
Church of Santa María
With a great organ
Claustre del Carme market
A market in the cloister of a former convent
St Roch's Gate
The old gate in the town walls
Down to the harbour
Route 2
Glass-bottomed boats leave from the quay for an hour-long tour of the bay, past fortresses and islets. The Xoriguer distillery, on the same quay, offers free tastings of Menorcan gin.
Route 3
The old capital, at the other end of the island (about 45 km away), with a lovely old town and harbour; prehistoric monuments line the way. An organised tour is the easiest way.
Want it easy? Join an official MSC shore excursion, timed around the port call. If you booked your cruise with VIAJES FH, ask your advisor to add it for you.
Your advisor can add shore excursions, drinks packages and onboard internet.
Contact an advisor
Transport and ticket prices are approximate, checked in November 2026, and may change. The latest all-aboard time is the one announced on board.
Cover photo: Jorge Franganillo / Wikimedia Commons · CC BY 2.0