Ferry from Valencia to Mahon

Valencia Guide

The Spanish city of Valencia lies on the Mediterranean Sea coast in the Valencia region of the country. It is Spain's third largest city, after Madrid and Barcelona, and lies on the banks of the Turia River, on the east coast of the Iberian Peninsular, on the Gulf of Valencia. One of Spain's largest lakes, the Albufera, is located around 11 km to the south of the city and forms part of the Parc natural de l'Albufera (the Albufera Nature Reserve).

The city has an international reputation and is known for the Las Fallas festival held in March each year, for its traditional Valencian ceramics and for the architecture of the City of Arts and Sciences designed by Santiago Calatrava and Felix Candela. Also popular with tourists are its ancient winding streets, containing many Roman and Arabic buildings, and it cathedral which was built between the 13th and 15th centuries. Adjacent to the cathedral is the Gothic Basilica of the Virgin and the Silk Exchange which was built in an early Valencian Gothic style and is a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

The Port of Valencia has regular passenger services to and from the Balearic Islands and Italy, along with a growing number of visiting cruise ships.

Mahon Guide

The capital of the Spanish island of Majorca is Mahon and is a mix of old and new buildings and is popular with tourists. Although it is a Spanish city there are also strong Menorcan influences which is reflected in the city's museums. The city's busy port is also one of the world's natural deep-water ports and extends inland for a couple of miles. A popular attraction in the city is the Museu de Menorca which is the largest museum on the island and contains exhibits that tells the story of the island's archaeological past along with works of fine art. Also popular with tourists is the Xoriguer Gin Distillery which is located on the Moll; de Ponent harbour front and is where it is possible to see the large copper stills used to produce the gin. Also available from the distillery are tickets for tours of the harbour which take around one hour.

Mahon ferry port has year round sailings connecting the city to Barcelona and Valencia on the Spanish mainland. You can also catch ferries to Palma and to Alcudia, Majorca and to Ibiza. Ferries also operate to and from Ciutadella in the summer months.