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Mahon Harbour is the largest natural harbour in the world<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Back in the days of Hannibal, the Carthaginian general Mago first founded his naval base here, then the Romans then pretty much every other major European naval fleet after that has tried to get their paws on it.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Menorca was under British rule for 200 years and this meant that the might of the British navy were stationed here throughout the years \u2013 the eighteenth century saw an incredibly eventful set of events. Notably the epic siege of 1756 where the fort in Mahon was being defended by William, Baron Blakeney, lieutenant-governor of Minorca, with a force of about 5,000 soldiers and workmen, against a force of about 15,000 French troops.\u00a0The defenders fought valiantly, however a mix up in communication was to blame for the surrender of the garrison \u2013 ultimately leading to Blakeney becoming a national hero and Vice Admiral John Byng (who fought an indecisive naval battle with the French) was executed by firing-squad for his failure.<\/p>\n

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A painting of the infamous Battle of Mahon between British defenders and a determined French naval force<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Today, the harbour is often bustling with local fishing boats and million pound yachts \u2013 it\u2019s historic and sophisticated and is a fantastic way to spend a lazy day.<\/p>\n

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Expect to see some ‘jaw dropping’ yachts anchored up in Mahon Harbour<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

There are lots of things to keep you occupied in the town centre of Mahon too, plenty of shops, museums, a local market and a fantastic church – the Santa Maria church where between June to October you can hear the organ recital every morning.<\/p>\n

If you are lucky enough to be in Menorca over the on 7th to 8th September then you must try to make it to the \u2018Our Lady of Grace festivities\u2019 \u2013 expect processions, horse racing and a very lively atmosphere…you\u2019ll not be disappointed.<\/p>\n

Check out our broad selection of\u00a0luxury villas in Menorca<\/a>.<\/h2>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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