Panorama showing the view over Maó harbour from Fortalesa Isabel II on Menorca. The picture shows some of the structure of the fort.

Fortress of Isabel II - Menorca visitor guide showing a virtual tour of 'Fortress of Isabel II' linked to an interactive map with local and travel information. 360° panoramas from Balearic Islands.

The Fortress of Isabela II on Menorca is also known as 'La Mola Fortress' after the La Mola headland on which it is built. The Spanish name is 'Fortalesa Isabel II'. The fortress was built between 1850 and 1875 forming a critical part of the defense of the island. The fortress is now a tourist attraction in the island, with entrance fees. Visitors can explore the various rooms and courtyards of the fortress.

Highlights withing Fortalesa Isabel II:

• 9th and 10th gun fronts with views over the harbour.
• The Mine - labyrinth of galleries under the 8th to 10th fronts which held ammunition.
• Queen's Gate - Main entrance to the fortress.
• Hornworks and Hornworks Redoubt - Defensive fortifications protecting against land attack.
• Recess 5 and Moat - Recess 5 was designed to entrap attacking ground forces in crossfire, combine with the moat they formed important defensive components of the fortress.
• Princess Tower - Built by the British between 1798-1802, prior to the construction of the fortress. Used as a gunpowder store until struck by lightning in 1958, which blew out parts of the walls.
• Vickers 15" Mark III Gun - with a 17.6m barrel, an 88 ton gun with 270° view. Capable of firing over 35km.

Fortalesa Isabel II
Cordial Hoteles S.L.
p.o.box 104
Maó - Menorca - Illes Balears (ES)

Road: Fortalesa Isabel II is about 9km from Mahon at the end of the Me-3.