Mahon (Minorca) : Profile

Location

Mahon is the capital of Minorca. This large, natural harbour offers an easy entrance, accesible in all weathers, and has good shelter once inside. Deeper draught yachts may have to resort to dinghy work to provision. In the high season visitor berthing here is difficult to find.

All facilities are available here, but somewhat scattered around the harbour.

Docking

The Ribera del Puerto - that operated most of the berths in the harbour - ceased operations in 2009 and the concession was taken over by S´Altra Banda, who now control all the piers, moorings and "floating islands" on the north shore of Mahon harbour. The main concentration of berths are in Cala Llonga where new pontoons have been laid (2010).

There is a new marina (Marina Mahon 2010) just east from the former Club Maritimo - which no longer offer berthing to visiting yachts.

The only anchorage allowed is at Cala Teulada, north of Isla Lazareto. It is in 5-6m with sand and mud. Only a limited number of boats (31) are permitted here and then only for 3 days.

Anchoring behind Isla Plana is no longer allowed.

Berthing costs here are very high.

Last updated October 2011.

Marina Mahon
Moll de Llevant, 287
Tel:+34 971 366 787, VHF Channel 09 "Marina Mahon"
Opening Hours: Belèn Riudavets from 0800
New Marina (2010) with 165 slips on 5 pontoons all served with lazy lines, electricity, water, marinero and free Wi-Fi.
Reported as no longer offering berths to visiting yachts.

Pedros Boat Centre
Anden de Poniente 75, 07701 Mahon
Tel:+34 971 366 968, Fax:+34 971 362 455
Moorings. Maintenance service, workshop and spare parts department. Boat storage. Crane and travel-lift service up to 75 tons.

Port d'Hivernada de Mao S.L
Tel:(34) 971 359821, Fax:(34) 971 359982, VHF Channel 69
This small marina is at the far western end of the harbour. Fully serviced with 50 ton travel hoist and hard standing, but limited to 15m with only a few berths over 2m depth. Also is a long way from the shops.

S Altra Banda
Moll de Llevant, 258, 07701 Mahon
Tel:+34 971 350 236, Fax:+34 971 368 281, VHF Channel 09
info@portsaltrabanda.com
Operate all moorings, piers and floating islands on north shore. Electricity and water at some berths. Shower and weather info. at marina office. 450 berths for yachts from 5 to 30 metres long. (35 euro for 12m 2011).

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