Menorca Tourist Information
Tourist Offices,Key information and Markets.
Menorca Holiday Tips
Mahon is often seen in english holiday literature as the name for the island's capital. The correct name though is Maó (prenounced 'Maow') and will be used in local literature,maps,road signs and on buses/timetables.
Tourist Offices
Provide free local and island maps, other tourist literatures and advice. Some island attraction tickets can only be purchased form tourist offices. Will have a printed sheet with what's on this week in several languages.
Central Tel no. + 34 902 929 015
Opening Times - generally mornings only
| Mahon (Maó) | Ciutadella |
| Main Bus Station (Cos de Gracia 20 ) |
Plaza de La Catedral 5. 07760 Ciutadella ( opposite Cathedral in old city pedestrian area. Follow pedestrian road from Plaça Born-main square) Telephone: + 34 971 38 26 93 infomenorcaciutadella@cime.es |
| Plaça Explanda de Maó (Mahon) Main square in between cafes close to underground car park Telephone: + 34 971 36 37 90 |
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Port Building Telephone: + 34 971 35 59 52 infomenorcaport@menorca.es |
Plaza des Born (Plaça Born) (in formal buildings in corner of square nearest the harbour) Telephone: + 34 971 48 14 12 |
| Airport ( Outside arrivals baggage claim) Telephone: + 34 971 15 71 15 infomenorcaeroport@menorca.es |
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Es Castell
Plaça Explanda de Es Castell (main central square) in the old military barracks,corner of carrer Calle de Fonts.
Fornells
Getting Around and Transfers from sea and airports
There has an island wide bus network in addition to taxis and local transport services. Note that there are very few coastal roads so you will travel inland and then back out to the coast. This is due to most of the island being in private ownership and helps preserve the island from over development and spoiling of the beautiful natural coastlines.
Taxis
Each region has its own licensed taxis so there are different tel. numbers. Note that fares while metered are fixed by distance, so you can check/ask what the fare will be before. Luggage Items may inccur a 50-75 cent a piece supplemental charge.
| Areas | Company | Tel. |
| Mahon, Alaior, Es Mercadal, Es Castell and Sant Lluis. | Radio Taxi | 971 36 71 11 |
| Ciutadella area | Ciutadella Taxi | 971 48 22 22 or 971 38 28 96 |
| Mahon ONLY | Taxi Mahon | 971 35 77 00 |
Driving on Menorca
Driving is generally easy. The road system is small consisting mostly of a few major roads (connecting to a single east to west main road the ME-1) and delightfull smaller roads. There are no motorways and very few dual carriageways. Seat belts are compulsary front and rear and there is a no tolerance to drink driving.
Sea and Airport resort Transfer
Main Post Offices
- Mahon: Carerr Buenos Aires No. 15
- Ciudadela: Plaza del Born No.9
Most Post Offices open from 08.30 - 14.30 and in summer, all day. Stamps can also be bought at an "Estanco" (tobacconist).
Medical Services
Emergency Ambulance : 061
Mahon: Residencia Sanitaria, Tel. Urgencias after 5 p.m: 971 15 77 00.
Ciutadella: Ambulatorio, Centro de Salud Canal Salat. Tel. 971 48 11/480112.
Chemists
Farmacias close at the weekends but there is always one on duty in each town. See the rota on chemists' doorways or listed in local papers (in most cafeBars ) . Most resorts also have medical centres and chemists, open during the tourist season.
Shop Hours
Opening times usually 09.00 -13.30 and 16.30/17.00 - 20.30. Big supermarkets open Mon. - Sat. 09.00 - 21.00, and some on Sunday mornings ( 10 -14:00 ) . (Some small shops open until 10.00). Exceptions are in the tourist resorts.
Banks & Money
Open Monday to Saturday, 8.15 - 14.00, but in spring/summer are closed on Saturdays. The same applies to the Post Office Savings Bank. From October to June Sa Nostra and "La Caixa" open on Thursday afternoons. N.B. Many banks have special exchange facilities in the tourist season, also at the resorts.
Eurocheques and credit cards are accepted in most establishments (photo identity is often requested so photocopy your passport or photo driving license. )
Markets
Mahon and Ciutadella have fabulous fresh food markets in the town centres. Ferreries holds a special local craft and farmers fayre market on Saturday mornings in the town centre. Open air travelling markets selling clothes, crafts and 'souvenir wear' visit all towns - details below.
Menorca Holiday tips
Best to visit are the larger travelling markets at Ciutadella( 40 stalls) and Mahon( 80 stalls ). Best deals are shoes and some clothing items. Some nice jewelry and accesories on offer.
Travelling Markets - times
Handicraft markets have dress accessories, hand made craft and jewelry and nearly always are in the evenings.
Food Markets - times
| Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday | |
| Ciutadella (Plaza del Mercat) | 09:00-14:00 Fish Market | 09:00-14:00 | 09:00-14:00 | 09:00-14:00 | 09:00-14:00 | ||
| Mahon( Mao ) Sa Placa / Fish Market | Fish Market | 09:00-14:00 | Fish Market | Fish Market | 09:00-14:00 | ||
| Sant Lluis | 09:00-14:00 | 09:00-14:00 | |||||
| Punta Prima | 18:00-23:00 | 18:00-23:00 | 18:00-23:00 | 10:00-23:00 | |||
| Ferreries (Placa Espanya) | 09:00-14:00 | 09:00-14:00 | |||||
| Es Migjorn Gran (Plaza de la Iglesia) | 09:00-14:00 |
Mahon ( Old Cloisters ) and Ciutadella markets are set in attractive settings that adds to their atmosphere.
Useful Telephone Numbers
- Ciutadella Taxi Rank 971 38 11 97
- Mahon Taxi Rank 971 36 28 91
- Ferry Transmediterranea 902 45 46 45
- Ferry Cape Balear 971 81 86 68
- Ferry Balearia 971 48 44 30
- Ferry Iscomar (Ciutadella) 971 48 42 16
Consulate Numbers
Might be able to help you in the event of a lost passport where you need a temporary one to re-enter a country not in Schengen zone. Lost passports should be reported to police at airport for necessary administration procedures.
- United Kingdom: British Vice Consulalte, Cami Biniatap 30, Horizonte.(Near Son Vilar) open to visitors 10-12
- Tel CONSULARLINE Tel. 00 34 913 342 194 09:00-17:00 or from Spain 902 109 356 , Fax 971 35 46 90
- U.S.A. c/ Porto Pi, 8,- Edif. Reina Constanza, 9°,Palma de Mallorca. Tel. 971 40 37 07 /97140 39 05
- Netherlands: Consulat Nederlanden Carrer Angel 12, Mahon. Tel. 971 36 76 67.
- Germany: Deutsche Konsulat, Carrer San Andreu/Carrer Negres 32, Mahon(Mao). Tel. 971 36 16 68.
Located in Palma de Mallorca
- U.S.A. c/ Porto Pi, 8,- Edif. Reina Constanza, 9°,Palma de Mallorca. Tel. 971 40 37 07
- France: Agencia Consulaire France, Carrer Mateau Enric Llado 1, Palma de Mallorca. Tel. 971 73 03 01.
- Italy: Consolato Italia Pasaje Juan XXIII 6, Palma de Mallorca. Tel. 971 72 42 14 .
- Belgium: Agencia Consulaire Belgigue, Pasaje Born 15 , Palma de Mallorca. Tel. 971 72 47 86 .
