Boat & day trips
Harbour boat trip
Round trips by boat (some with glass bottoms) leave from the harbour front to see the islands, forts and creeks of the long natural harbour. Mostly seasonal; check departures on the quay.
Beaches & parks
Cala Mesquida beach
A sandy cove with dunes and an old watchtower on the north coast, about 15 minutes by taxi from the port.
From the ship
| Terminal | One way | How |
|---|---|---|
| Mahón cruise quay (harbour front, Moll de Ponent) | 23 min | taxi or public transport |
Times are estimates. Allow extra on busy days and for tender queues.
Nearby
Sights
Church of Santa Maria
The town's main church, famous for its huge 19th-century organ; short organ recitals are sometimes held at midday in season (check locally).
Food & drinkClosed Sundays
Claustre del Carme market
Food stalls set around the arcades of a former convent cloister, with a terrace looking down over the harbour. Try the local Mahón cheese.