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Port guide: compare transport from Mahon

Mahon, Spain 29 transport option(s) compared
60 min Recommended return before ship
Port exit : Easy

Mahon

Port call at Mahon (Spain). Leaving the port is straightforward and the town centre is walkable from the pier. The cheapest option, Walk to Moll de Llevant / harbour promenade, is free, and the fastest takes around 5 min. No ship shuttle has been reported for this port call.

Menorca's exceptional natural harbour, one of the largest in the world. The historic centre is within walking distance.

Port de Mahón
Cheapest option Free Walk to Moll de Llevant / harbour promenade
Fastest option 5 min Walk to Moll de Llevant / harbour promenade
Simplest option Walk to Moll de Llevant / harbour promenade Very simple
Ship shuttle Not available No comment.

Practical tips

  • City centre on foot from the quays
  • Scooter or car hire recommended

Warnings

  • Heat in summer
  • Frequent winds in Menorca

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Best option summary

By choosing your cruise line's official shuttle, you opt for complete peace of mind: even if it isn't the cheapest option, this transfer is treated as an excursion, which means the ship will wait for the shuttle before setting sail.

Ship shuttle Not available

No ship shuttle reported.

Recommended local alternative Walk to Moll de Llevant / harbour promenade

Free - 5 min - Free according to the ship's departure times

Promenade, cafés and restaurants within easy reach of the quay

Filter transport options

Choose whether you want to stay near the port, reach a connection, or go on a longer excursion.

Transport options

29 option(s) shown for Mahon

Walk to Moll de Llevant / harbour promenade

Moll de Llevant / harbour promenade

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Promenade, cafés and restaurants within easy reach of the quay

Attention point

No direct access to the heights of the historic centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; the easiest option for staying at harbour level and enjoying the seafront

Source : Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao | Moll de Llevant - My Menorca: https://www.mymenorca.info/DIRECTORY/listing/menorca/mahon/sights-and-landmarks/moll-de-levant

Taxi to the historic centre

Historic centre of Maó

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency Available in port or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Very quick and avoids the walk up from the port

Attention point

Not necessary if you walk easily

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for PRM, hot weather or passengers in a hurry

Source : Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao | Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/

Taxi to Maó bus station

Maó Bus Station

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 8,00 €
Estimated duration 6 min
Frequency Available in port or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct access to the island's buses without having to walk uphill

Attention point

High cost for a short distance

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; practical with luggage or if an intercity bus leaves soon

Source : Maó Bus Station - Spain.info: https://www.spain.info/en/transport/mao-bus-station/ | Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao

Shuttle cruise to the historic centre

Historic centre of Maó

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 8 min
Frequency Depending on cruise line and port of call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Simple if proposed to avoid the climb from the port

Attention point

No guarantee; drop-off point varies according to company

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check on board to see if there is a shuttle bus to the centre or Plaça de s'Esplanada

Source : Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao | Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/

Taxi to Es Castell / Cales Fonts

Es Castell / Cales Fonts

Taxi Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 12 min
Frequency Available in port or on call
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct route to a pleasant fishing port near Maó

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good short exit for cafés, restaurants and harbour atmosphere

Source : Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/ | Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao

Taxi to Menorca airport

Menorca Airport

Taxi Station / airport
Estimated cost 20,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Very simple
Main advantage

Direct and convenient after disembarking with luggage

Attention point

More expensive than line 10 bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow a margin depending on traffic and flight formalities

Source : Menorca Airport AENA: https://www.aena.es/en/menorca.html | Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao

Walk to the historic centre of Maó

Historic centre of Maó

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

The city centre is close by and within walking distance of the port

Attention point

Ascent from the port to the upper town

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; allow for stairs or steep streets to reach the historic centre

Source : Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao | Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/

Walk to Plaça de s'Esplanada

Plaça de s'Esplanada

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Large central square and easy access to the bus station

Attention point

Ascent from the port, less comfortable with luggage

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good point of reference for buses, shops and town centre

Source : Maó Bus Station - Spain.info: https://www.spain.info/en/transport/mao-bus-station/ | Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao

Walk to Maó bus station

Maó Bus Station

Walk Station / airport
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Allows you to catch the island's buses without a taxi

Attention point

Climb from the port and wait for buses

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; useful for Ciutadella, Es Castell, Fornells, beaches and airport via connections

Source : Maó Bus Station - Spain.info: https://www.spain.info/en/transport/mao-bus-station/ | TMSA Transportes Menorca: https://www.tmsa.es/en

Walk to Mercat des Claustre

Mercat des Claustre

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 18 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Interesting central market for a short local visit

Attention point

Ascent from the port to the centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; easy to combine with Santa Maria church and shopping streets

Source : Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/ | Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao

Bus to Es Castell

Es Castell

Bus Near the port
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to TMSA / local bus timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical option to reach a small town nearby and Cales Fonts

Attention point

Need to get to the bus station or a suitable stop

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route on the map; in practice, go up to the bus station and then take the bus to Es Castell.

Source : TMSA Transportes Menorca: https://www.tmsa.es/en | Maó Bus Station - Spain.info: https://www.spain.info/en/transport/mao-bus-station/

Bus to Sant Lluís

Sant Lluís

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 2,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to TMSA timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

A low-cost way of getting to a village near Maó

Attention point

Less of a priority for a short stopover if you want to see Maó

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check route and return timetable before departure

Source : TMSA Transportes Menorca: https://www.tmsa.es/en | Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/

Bus line 10 to Menorca airport

Menorca Airport

Bus Station / airport
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to Torres timetable
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Economical public option to the airport

Attention point

Need to get to the Maó bus station from the port

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, get on at the bus station then take line 10 Maó - Airport

Source : Route 10 Maó - Airport Torres: https://www.bus.e-torres.net/en/lineas-regulares/route-10/ | Menorca Airport AENA: https://www.aena.es/en/menorca.html

VTC to the historic centre

Historic centre of Maó

Private car (VTC) Near the port
Estimated cost 10,00 €
Estimated duration 5 min
Frequency On request via application or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Price known in advance and route geolocated

Attention point

Variable availability for a short run

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check the pick-up point at the port

Source : Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao | Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/

Tourist boat shuttle around the port

Port of Maó / harbour tour

Public shuttle Near the port
Estimated cost 15,00 €
Estimated duration 60 min
Frequency Tourist frequency varies according to season
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Discover the large natural harbour from the water

Attention point

Set tourist itinerary and seasonal timetables

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Simplified direct A-B route; option shown towards the port area, check departures from Moll de Llevant

Source : Yellow Catamarans Menorca: https://www.yellowcatamarans.com/en/ | Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao

VTC to Menorca airport

Menorca Airport

Private car (VTC) Station / airport
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 15 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct transfer with price known in advance

Attention point

Dynamic prices possible depending on season and demand

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book or check availability for flights after disembarkation

Source : Menorca Airport AENA: https://www.aena.es/en/menorca.html | Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao

Taxi to La Mola fortress

Fortaleza de La Mola

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 20 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to a major military site at the entrance to the port

Attention point

Return to be organised if visit is long

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check visit times before departure

Source : Fortaleza de La Mola: https://www.fortalesalamola.com/ | Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao

Shuttle excursion to Binibeca

Binibeca Vell

Public shuttle Distant excursion
Estimated cost 25,00 €
Estimated duration 40 min
Frequency Depending on company or local excursion
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Organised solution for visiting Binibeca without having to deal with buses

Attention point

Mandatory working hours and variable availability depending on port of call

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check excursions offered on board or at the terminal

Source : Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/ | Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao

Taxi to Binibeca Vell

Binibeca Vell

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct route to one of Menorca's most photogenic villages

Attention point

More expensive than the bus and return journey

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; confirm return fare or book return if short stopover

Source : Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/ | Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao

Taxi to Punta Prima

Punta Prima

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to a beach in the south-east without connection

Attention point

More expensive than the bus

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; good choice with children, beachwear or limited time

Source : Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/ | Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao

Taxi to Cala en Porter

Cala en Porter

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 35,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Available at the port or by reservation
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Direct to a well-known cove on the south coast

Attention point

Return to be organised according to length of stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; check available time and weather conditions before a beach trip

Source : Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/ | Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao

VTC to Binibeca Vell

Binibeca Vell

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 40,00 €
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency On request or private booking
Complexity Simple
Main advantage

Comfortable for a short excursion at the price you pay

Attention point

Return to be organised if limited stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book return or allow for waiting time

Source : Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/ | Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao

Walk to Museu de Menorca

Museu de Menorca

Walk Near the port
Estimated cost Free
Estimated duration 25 min
Frequency Free according to the ship's departure times
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Cultural tour accessible on foot from the port

Attention point

Greater distance and climb than for the immediate centre

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; plan the climb to the upper part of Maó and check the museum timetable.

Source : Museu de Menorca: https://www.museudemenorca.com/ | Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao

Bus to Binibeca

Binibeca Vell

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on season and TMSA routes
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Popular excursion to a white coastal village

Attention point

Seasonal frequency and return must be checked

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; in practice, bus via Sant Lluís or connection according to timetable

Source : TMSA Transportes Menorca: https://www.tmsa.es/en | Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/

Bus to Punta Prima

Punta Prima

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 3,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Frequency varies according to season
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Allows you to reach a well-known beach in the south-east of Menorca

Attention point

Return schedules to be secured if short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; only realistic if the bus timetable matches the stopover.

Source : TMSA Transportes Menorca: https://www.tmsa.es/en | Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/

Bus to Fornells

Fornells

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 4,00 €
Estimated duration 45 min
Frequency Variable frequency depending on season and TMSA timetable
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

To a well-known seaside village in the north of the island

Attention point

Return schedules to be checked carefully

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; interesting for its gastronomy, port and maritime atmosphere

Source : TMSA Transportes Menorca: https://www.tmsa.es/en | Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/

Taxi to Ciutadella

Ciutadella de Menorca

Taxi Distant excursion
Estimated cost 85,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency By reservation or long-distance taxi
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct route to the island's former capital

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; book round trip with return timetable if short stopover

Source : Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/ | Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao

VTC to Ciutadella

Ciutadella de Menorca

Private car (VTC) Distant excursion
Estimated cost 95,00 €
Estimated duration 55 min
Frequency By private reservation
Complexity Intermediate
Main advantage

Direct, comfortable transfer to the west of Menorca

Attention point

High cost and return to be organised

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be reserved for long stopovers with a confirmed return time

Source : Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/ | Port de Maó - Ports de Balears: https://www.portsdebalears.com/en/mao

Bus to Ciutadella

Ciutadella de Menorca

Bus Distant excursion
Estimated cost 6,00 €
Estimated duration 70 min
Frequency Regular frequency according to TMSA timetable
Complexity Plan ahead
Main advantage

Crosses the island to the old capital

Attention point

A long journey for a short stopover

Accessibility : Good

Practical tip : Direct A-B route; to be reserved for long stopovers with confirmed return times

Source : TMSA Transportes Menorca: https://www.tmsa.es/en/transporte-regular | Menorca Tourism: https://www.menorca.es/

Indicative data based on local sources and field estimates.