After our first gale experience on the boat, we reached Mahon, Menorca. As its name implies, it’s the smaller of two main Balearic Islands. At the same time, it’s a great place to visit and enjoy the archipelago as it is far less crowded and touristy than its sister island of Mallorca. Being there in September was a wonderful experience as it was really quiet and inviting.
Marina Mahón, where we docked, turned out to be very hospitable with decent facilities for live-a-boarders and not being overly expensive. We arrived there to asses the recent storm damages to the boat and to get some respite after our gale passage.
Overlook of the marina from the town of Mahón.
Jemm of the Sea II docked at Marina Mahón.
We found some unique and tasty local food along with a good selection of local wines.
One of the many cozy and inviting restaurants we encountered on Mahón
We spent five wonderful days on Mahón fixing our vessel while our stained and beaten up bodies enjoyed the local food and hospitality. After, we finally left to reach our next destination – our beloved town of Alicante, Spain!