La Mola Fortress & Binibeca
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Port
Mahon, Menorca, Spain
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Activity Level
Moderate Activity
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Excursion Type
All
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Wheelchair Accessible
No
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Starting At (prices in USD)
$110
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Minimum Age
Information Not Currently Available
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Duration
Approximately 5 Hours
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Meals Included
Meals not included
From the harbor of Mahón, your coach heads toward the center of the island via the north road, passing several small villages along the way.
Your first stop is at the whitewashed town of Fornells on the rugged north coast. This former fishing village is famous for its divine lobster stew.
From Fornells, you'll drive up Monte Toro, the highest point on the island at 1,170 feet, where a brief stop offers a marvelous view.
Back down the hill, visit Mola Fortress, constructed between 1848 and 1875. La Mola was a contingency plan based on the notion that the British may want to return to the island and establish a base from which to fight the French, and its strategic position is still of great value.
At Binibeca -- a picturesque village built in Spanish Revival/Moorish style -- enjoy a half-hour of free time to stroll through this charming town before you return to the ship.
Please note: Wear comfortable walking shoes. Tour does not operate on Mondays in February and March. Use of an audio headset (included) will enhance your tour experience.