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Maó’s waterfront reflected in the waters of Cala Figuera

There are many ways to leave the Plaça d’Espanya in the centre of Maó, and a street map (such as the one at the front of this guide) will be useful. Walk down the bendy road, Costa de ses Voltes, or take a short-cut down broad flights of stone steps. Reach the shore of Port de Maó beside ticket booths for a variety of short cruises. Cruises include the ‘Glass Bottom Boats’, circuits of the harbour and the Fortalesa de la Mola.

Turn right and follow a generous path between the sea and the coastal road. A multitude of boats are moored alongside, while across the road are plenty of bars and restaurants. Swing right round the Moll de Llevant, pass the Casino Marítim and follow the road round the small inlet of Cala Figuera. The buildings are rather shabby here, and the road ends suddenly at a slipway.

Just before the slipway, climb steps beside an electricity transformer tower. Turn left and climb more steps past houses. A narrow, well-trodden cliff-top path squeezes between bushes of càrritx and euphorbia, and the surface is often worn to bare limestone. Note the island of Illa del Rei, where the British built a substantial hospital. Houses lie ahead, so join a track to approach them, then continue straight along Carrer Gran into Es Castell.