Mahon, June 10, 2025 At the end of last May, the Military History Museum of Menorca received a visit from several members of the Alaior Retirees’ Club. Unfortunately, they were unable to be welcomed and accompanied by the current Director as he was away from the Military Museum. Despite this, we know they were delighted. . .
Mahon, June 5, 2025 The Menorca Military Consortium has organized an exhibition and a conference to mark the 175th anniversary of the start of construction and the 150th anniversary of its completion on the Isabel II Fortress in the Port of Mahon. Next Tuesday, June 10th, starting at 7:00 p.m., a conference will be given. . .
The renovation of the historic pier will allow the fortress to be integrated into future cultural routes through the port of Mahón Mahon, May 29, 2025 The Queen’s Dock, the historic spot where, according to tradition, Queen Elizabeth II landed, has been completely renovated and is now operational as the new maritime access to the. . .
Es Castell, May 22, 2025 Last Thursday, we enjoyed a visit from several users of the Es Castell Day Center. Slowly but cheerfully, they toured the museum’s facilities. Their curiosity and eagerness to learn were a great encouragement to us. Some even identified themselves with old photos depicting people and places from bygone times. They. . .
Mahón, May 18, 2025 Some 280 athletes participated this morning in the 19th La Mola Fortress Race (30 more than the previous edition), an athletics event whose route took place entirely inside the Fortress of Isabel II (La Mola), a monumental, heritage, and historical site on the island of Menorca with an area of approximately. . .
Mahon, May 16, 2025 The Menorca Military Consortium has collaborated in the 18th Maó + Flors 2025 initiative with a floral installation in the central courtyard at the entrance to the Isabel II Palace, on the street of the same name in Mahon. Maó+Flors 2025 is celebrating its 18th edition this year with a total. . .
Mahon, May 16, 2025 The Menorca Military Consortium has once again expressed its unconditional support for Sine Dolore World Park, the world’s only theme park dedicated to pain and quality of life, which celebrated its 18th edition just a few days ago. The 18th Multidisciplinary World Pain Forum was attended by specialists and healthcare professionals. . .
Mahon, May 14, 2025 Athletes wishing to participate in the 19th edition of the La Mola Fortress Race, which will be held next Sunday, May 18, starting at 10:00 a.m., can now register online, through the website www.elitechip.net, or at the starting point up to half an hour before the start of the first race.. . .
May 1, 2025 A large group of members of the Mahón Nativity Scene Makers’ Group visited La Mola on May 1st to gather information to analyze the possibility of dedicating the upcoming Christmas diorama exhibition to the 150th-175th anniversary of the construction of La Mola. What was your decision after the visit? We’ll have to. . .
In the 18th century, with the arrival of the Bourbon dynasty, and the need for soldiers during the War of the Spanish Succession (1701-1715), the foundations for military recruitment were established in Spain. After the end of the war, the lack of troops became constant, so it was decided to progressively implement compulsory recruitment methods.. . .
