La Mola

The fortress of La Mola combines history, architecture and nature in one place, offering the opportunity to explore its tunnels, discover impressive viewpoints and learn about its strategic past. Exploring it by car is an excellent way to make the most of your visit. Here are five essential stops you can't miss: 

1. Visit the Torre de la Reina: The Torre de la Reina, also known as Torre Erskine, is a fascinating 18th-century defensive construction located on the cliff of La Mola. Although damaged in the 20th century, the tower has been adapted to allow visits, offering a unique view of its internal structure and historic vault. From here, visitors can enjoy impressive views of Es Freus and the surrounding area of the fortress. 

2. Get to know the Costa Vickers Battery: The Vickers Battery is one of the most emblematic elements of the Fortress of La Mola. This set of imposing cannons, designed to defend the island from maritime attacks, reflects the advanced military technology of its time. Their enormous size, range and sophisticated loading and firing systems bear witness to the strategic ingenuity of the past. 

As a curious fact, from this location you can follow the coastline eastwards and reach the most easterly point of Spain, a detail that adds a special attraction to the visit. 

3. Walk through La Mina, underground tunnels: The underground tunnels of ‘La Mina’ are an intricate labyrinth hidden beneath the fortress, formerly used for the transport of munitions and protected access between different sections of La Mola. Exploring these tunnels is an immersive experience: as you go along, you will discover the ingenious defensive architecture designed to resist any external threat. 

4. Walk through the Aspilleradas Gallery: One of the most fascinating corners of the fortress is its aspillerada gallery, a narrow, elongated passageway strategically designed for rifles. This structure, perforated by small openings known as loopholes, allowed soldiers to guard and protect the enclosure without exposing themselves to the enemy. Walking through this tunnel is like stepping back in time, feeling the atmosphere of tension that enveloped the fortress in times of conflict. Undoubtedly, a unique place full of history that you cannot miss. 

5. Appreciate the views of Mahón from the cliffs: The viewpoints of the fortress offer impressive panoramic views of the cliffs that frame the entrance to the port of Mahón. From the westernmost tip of La Mola, you can enjoy privileged views of the Mahón coastline and the island of Llatzeret, a historic sanitary fortress that served to control ships suspected of carrying contagious diseases in the past. A perfect place to appreciate the natural beauty and history of the area. 

Where to park 

Right next to the entrance to the fortress there is ample free parking for visitors.