Mola Fortress, Menorca
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Mola Fortress, Menorca - by Management
Description
The Mola Fortress (Fortaleza de Isabel II) was built in the mid-19th century to defend the entrance of the natural harbour of the town of Mahon, possibly against British and French forces in the Mediterrannean. It was also used as the main Spanish Army base on Menorca. The polygonal fortifications include a deep moat and long-range canons. A network of cisterns and channels was built to harvest and store rainwater to ensure water supply during a siege.
Access & Transport
The fortress is 7 km east of Mahon, on the eastern seaboard of Menorca, as the crow flies. By car, from the center of Mahon, it is 10km on the Me3 (Carretera la mola). Accessibility: there is a route adapted for people in wheelchairs, avoiding steps and areas which could cause them difficulty
Instructions & Recommendations
*** Closed from mid-Dec to end January *** Link to the map showing points of interests: https://www.fortalesalamola.com/en/the-fortress/itinerary-map
Environmental & Social
Environmentally neutral. Helps preserve the region's architectural and historical heritages
Conclusion
The fortress is one of the main tourist attractions in eastern Menorca and those keen on military defensive structures should be suitably served. Do not go for historical aspects though as the complex has not experienced any live action during its c. 150years.
Key positive
Plenty of interesting military defensive aspects
Visually impressive with good views
Key negative
Lacks history and information boards
Suitability
Most sections, but not all, are accessible for visitors with reduced mobility
About this Rating
TYPE
Desktop
RESEARCHED IN
August 2024
PROVIDER
Koreval
av. transport time:0h 30m
est. visit time:2h
Start of Season 1:Apr, 01
MONDAY10:00 - 20:00
TUESDAY10:00 - 20:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 20:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 20:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 20:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 20:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 20:00
Start of Season 2:Oct, 16
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TUESDAY10:00 - 14:00
WEDNESDAY10:00 - 14:00
THURSDAY10:00 - 14:00
FRIDAY10:00 - 14:00
SATURDAY10:00 - 14:00
SUNDAY10:00 - 14:00