Mahon
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Location:

 39°52.80 N  04°18.55 E

Anchorages:

bulletCala Teulera east of Isla Del Lazareto, a two mile dinghy trip into Mahon
bulletNorthwest corner of Isla Del Lazareto, a safe distance from the west mouth of the canal

Marinas:

bulletRibera del Puerto, 971-354-844, for four pontoons
bulletSunseeker Menorca, 971-353-320
bulletClub Maritimo de Mahon, 971-365-022, call for wintering options

Cruiser Amenities:

bulletDinghy dock:  along floating dock for Restaurant Minerva
bulletTown garbage cans across street from floating dock for Restaurant Minerva

Transportation:

bulletTown buses
bulletOther buses to Ciudadela and Fornells
bulletTaxis
bulletCar Rental:  many, some local;  one almost directly across from tourist office in port

Provisions:

bulletSpar Supermarket at top of steps to town;  good selection but long walk
bulletPanaderia between fish market and Spar Supermarket;  never closed
bulletHiper climent and others in industrial district;  need taxi or car
bulletEuroski in industrial district;  need taxi or car

Attractions:

bulletFabulous natural harbor
bulletMuseo de Mahon:  good for antiquities
bulletTrotting Races, 6-9 pm on Saturday evenings between Mahon and Saint Luis
Internet Access: Unknown;  Other cruisers said that they found a good one in Es Castel

Restaurants:

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Restaurant Minerva, Moll de Llevant, 87, 971-351-995, where we always left our dinghy.  We ordered from the Menu del Dia at a fixed price of 16.50 € and was served one of the best meals we have had to date in Europe.

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Restaurant 222, Anden de Levante, 222, 971-366-446, where the 13 € menu surpassed the one above

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