La Mola
La Mola is a scenic viewpoint in Maó, Balearic Islands, Balearic Islands. La Mola is situated nearby to 3. The Queen’s Gate Isabel II, as well as near 2. MINA.Places of Interest Nearby
Highlights include Mola Fortress and Torre de la Mola.
Mola Fortress
Castle
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The Isabela II Fortress or La Mola Fortress is a Spanish military complex located on the Mola peninsula, at the entrance to the port of Mahón, on the island of Menorca, opposite the castillo de San Felipe, which protects the entrance to the port from the other side of the mouth. Mola Fortress is situated 210 metres north of La Mola.
Torre de la Mola
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Torre de la Mola is situated 300 metres northwest of La Mola.
Lazaretto
Islet
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Lazaretto is an islet, which is situated 590 metres northwest of La Mola.
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Es Castell and Sa Mesquida.
Es Castell
Es Castell is a town of almost 8,000 people at the mouth of the port of Maó in the east of Menorca. The town takes its name from the Castle of San Felipe, which was built to protect the island against attacks by the Turks in the 16th century.
Sa Mesquida
Hamlet
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Sa Mesquida is a hamlet, which is situated 4½ km northwest of La Mola.
Sant Lluís
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Sant Lluís is a municipality on the tip of south-east Menorca in the Spanish Balearic Islands. The area is most noteworthy for its varied coastline, with fine sand beaches and cliffs.
La Mola
- Type: Scenic viewpoint
- Category: tourism
- Location: Maó, Balearic Islands, Menorca, Balearic Islands, Spain, Iberia, Europe
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Latitude
39.87434° or 39° 52′ 28″ northLongitude
4.31033° or 4° 18′ 37″ eastOpen location code
8FF6V8F6+P4OpenStreetMap ID
node 7052759487OpenStreetMap feature
tourism=viewpoint
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In Other Languages
“La Mola” goes by many names.
- Catalan: “La Mola”
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Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include 3. The Queen’s Gate Isabel II and Fortalesa de la Mola.
Nearby Places
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