Hertz Menorca Mahon Car Hire

Not only the airport Mahon built imposing on a rocky plateau is worth a visit, but also the port of Mahón. It is the second largest natural harbour in the world after the Australian Sydney. Here run a ships from all over the world. And as a transport connection to the Spanish mainland and the island of Majorca, the port Mahon is used heavily. So, from here, you can make island hopping to Palma de Mallorca, or pay a visit to also Barcelona and Valencia. The port of Mahon is today visited by sailors and Crusaders from around the world. In this respect, you can discover here always interesting ships and enjoy the hustle and bustle in the harbour at the arrival and departure of the cruiser. In addition, four smaller islands that have a historical past lie in the Bay of port. So, a military hospital was located, on the one hand while on the other, a quarantine facility was set up. The third Island served defense purposes and housed the arsenal. And the fourth island, the Illa del REI, is a major historic site for Menorca. Because from here Alfons III. beat the Moslems who had occupied the island in the years 1287. Therefore, the island is today also King's island. All four islands and 30 more are today and are part of a biosphere reserve.

The old town of Mahon

Until 1772, Mahon was appointed as the island's capital. Until then, was this Ciutadella in the West of Menorca. As a result, the architecture of the old town of Mahon was strongly influenced by the influence of the British occupiers. A colonial style, such as in the former British colonies, were successful but not strong. Shall, the gate of Pont de Sant ROC is one of the few medieval buildings. In addition, but also the tight maze has been largely preserved. Here also the pedestrian area of Mahon is located with the fish and vegetable market. You have to park their car therefore preferably before the city, for this you can drive to visit the market with a hire car along the harbour of Mahón and watch the ships at the arrival and departure at a picnic.

With the car in Mahon

Right at the Mahon airport you can take your rental car in reception after your landing. There are some car hire companies with car hire locations. The streets in Mahon are well developed outside the old town and rotate concentric to the port and the city. The island is connected by two highways. Both begin after you have exited the airport Mahon with your rental car. One of the branches in the North of the island towards nature park s ' Albufera of grey down and the other runs through the Interior of the island to Ciutadella. Smaller streets, the individual coastal villages are connected to these main routes. These roads can be quite narrow, is a small to medium-sized car hire class to recommend.