5 of the best · Menorca, Spain
Art, Museums and Opera in Menorca
Hauser & Wirth on an island in Maó harbour, the Museu de Menorca, an opera house from 1829 and the great organ of Santa Maria.
Our 5 favourites, listed A–Z · Updated October 2026
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Insiders' picks
Three of our favourites from this list, vetted by people who know and love Menorca.
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An island in the harbour
Hauser & Wirth Menorca
Hauser & Wirth’s art centre on Illa del Rei in Maó harbour: exhibitions, a Piet Oudolf garden, the Cantina and a shop.
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Opened in 1829
Teatre Principal de Maó
Maó’s horseshoe opera house, opened in 1829: in its own words, the oldest opera house still in use in Spain.
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Art and history.
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History and viewpoints
Fortalesa de La Mola: visits
The fortress at the mouth of Maó harbour: its history, its viewpoints and guided visits.
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An island in the harbour
Hauser & Wirth Menorca
Hauser & Wirth’s art centre on Illa del Rei in Maó harbour: exhibitions, a Piet Oudolf garden, the Cantina and a shop.
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History, archaeology and art
Museu de Menorca
The island museum in a former Franciscan monastery in Maó: history, archaeology, art and culture.
Pla des Monestir 9, 07701 MaóExplore View on map
Music & stage 2
Opera, concerts and the organ.
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The organ of 1810
Santa Maria de Maó and its organ
Maó’s great church of Santa Maria, with its gilded organ dated 1810.
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Opened in 1829
Teatre Principal de Maó
Maó’s horseshoe opera house, opened in 1829: in its own words, the oldest opera house still in use in Spain.
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