Maó, December 12, 2025 The Maó Nativity Scene Group has dedicated its 54th Christmas Diorama Exhibition this year to commemorating the 175th anniversary of the start of construction on the Fortress of Isabel II (La Mola), the 165th anniversary of Queen Isabel II’s visit to the island of Menorca to see the construction site, and. . .
Category Archives: La Mola
The Isabel II Fortress received the Onda Cero Menorca 2025 Tourism Award on October 8th during a gala held at the Teatro Principal in Mahón. Colonel Rojas, President of the Permanent Commission of the Menorca Military Consortium, Rafa Durán, Director of La Mola, and Second Lieutenant Troitiño, attended the event to collect the award. La. . .
Mahón, October 1, 2025 Isabel II Fortress, better known as La Mola, has received a total of 60,000 visitors in the last year, making it the monument that has generated the most interest among residents and tourists. For this reason, this historical and cultural facility, located at the mouth of the port of Mahón, is. . .
Mahon, September 2, 2025 The fortress of La Mola is one of the most important spaces for illustrating, signifying, and remembering the Spanish Civil War and its aftermath. This activity will take place on September 28th and consists of an itinerary through the history of the Civil War, passing by the sites in La Mola. . .
Mahon, August 26, 2025 The 24th edition of the International Menorca Cycling Tour, to be held from October 17 to 19 of this year, includes a stage on the first day, which will cover the grounds of the Isabel II Fortress, including a stop at the Vickers Cannon. The organizing company of this sporting event. . .
Mahón, July 29, 2025 La Mola Fortress is a must-see if you’re coming to Menorca on vacation, but there are several activities that allow you to experience this cultural enclave from different perspectives. La Mola is a place steeped in history, nature, and stunning views over the port of Mahón. Be amazed by this unique. . .
Mahon, July 8, 2025 On July 17, a photography exhibition of La Mola will open in the Multipurpose Room of the Isabel II Palace (formerly the Military Government). Photographs taken by members of the Ateneu de Maó Photo Club will be taken. The exhibition will feature a total of 30 images from various areas of. . .
Mahon, July 1, 2025 La Mola Fortress has set a very ambitious goal this summer season with the intention of increasing the total number of visitors it received last year. In 2022, once the exceptional situation of the pandemic was over, La Mola received a total of 48,000 visitors. In 2023, the figure increased to. . .
Mahón, June 26, 2025 This morning, a tribute was held at the base of Vickers Battery No. 1 in the La Mola Fortress to the 23 soldiers who died at the Llucalari Battery on June 26, 1953, due to the accidental detonation of 150 kg of gunpowder during a shooting exercise. The event, organized by. . .
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. . .











