History and culture · Historic centres and old towns
Menorca’s capital overlooks one of the largest natural harbours in the Mediterranean. Above, the historic centre; below, the Moll de Ponent with restaurants and bars.
Santa Maria church, with its great organ; plaça de la Constitució with the town hall; the Claustre del Carme, now a market; and the Costa de ses Voltes steps down to the harbour.
The harbour is about 5 km long, with the Illa del Rei and the Lazaretto in it. Sightseeing boats leave from the Moll de Ponent for a tour around it.
Source: Ajuntament de Maó. Updated on 27 September 2026. Opening hours change every season: check them before you go.
1 day
Nightlife and leisure
A day in the south-east: Binibeca, sunset at the Cova d’en Xoroi and the evening in Maó harbour.
1 day
Food and local markets
Markets, museum, tapas by the harbour, a gin tasting and dinner in Cales Fonts, no car needed. Ideal for cruise passengers.
2 days
Food and local markets
Two days of markets, gin, Mahón-Menorca cheese and lobster stew in Fornells.
2 days
Charming places
Saturday in the west and centre, Sunday in Maó and Favàritx: what’s open from November to March.
3 days
Beaches and coves
Three days by bus and on foot: Es Grau, Ciutadella, Macarella, Cala Galdana and Cala Mitjana.
4 days
History and culture
Four days of talayots, British fortresses, museums and the old capital, from east to west.
6 days
Charming places
The whole island in six days: Maó, the south-east, the north, the southern coves, Ciutadella and Macarella.