Mahon, the largest city on the Spanish island of Menorca, offers cultural, historical and natural attractions to visitors. Called Mao by the locals, the city is home to historical Georgian architecture, the former mansion of Admiral Lord Nelson and a Gothic cathedral from 1287. Long an important port city, Mahon is set on a cliff above a harbor, which provides scenic ocean views. Visitors also come to Mahon for shopping and dining.
The Sant Joan de Binnissaida hotel is set in an 18th century house near the port. With only 12 guest rooms, the hotel offers individual attention for a cozy holiday. Guest rooms are named after famous composers, and each features different décor. Some rooms include Jacuzzi tubs, private terraces and views of the ocean. Dine at the hotel’s restaurant, which features produce from the on-site gardens, a local wine list and nightly tasting menus. The hotel is set on several acres. Guests can swim in an outdoor pool, hike, bike or walk through the grounds, or book a kayaking or sailing tour.
The Hotel Rural Son Granot is set in a 1712 Georgian colonial house near the port of Mahon. Guests can swim in the hotel’s outdoor pool, watch the sun rise from the terraces or stroll the hotel grounds, which are home to vegetable gardens and a variety of farm animals. The hotel is adjacent to the Cami de Cavalls, a seaside walking trail. Hotel staff can help guests make reservations for diving, horseback riding, yachting, golfing or cultural events. The hotel has 10 rooms, some of which feature ocean views, private terraces and four-poster beds.
Each of the Binnaroca Hotel’s 18 rooms is decorated with original artwork and antique furnishings. Rooms also feature private terraces. Guests can stroll through the hotel’s gardens, swim in the outdoor pool or dine on locally produced cheeses, baked goods and vegetables at the hotel restaurant. Unwind with an in-room massage treatment, or visit the garden massage center.
The Hotel Port Mahon, overlooking the city’s harbor, is set in a residential area a few miles from downtown and offers quiet surroundings for a cozy experience. Each room features an en-suite bathroom, satellite television and a minibar. Hotel Port Mahon offers a buffet, an ala-carte restaurant and two bars. Guests can swim in the outdoor pool or enjoy views of the harbor from the hotel’s sunroom terrace. The hotel is three miles from the Neuvo Portil golf course and 15 miles from the Club de Golf Bellavista.
