Monument · Maó (isla del puerto)
Llatzeret de Maó
A former quarantine lazaretto (18th-19th c.) on its own island within Maó harbour, ringed by walls. It is visited by crossing over by boat from Cales Fonts: one of the most singular and serene heritage experiences on the island.
What to see and do
- cross by boat from Cales Fonts to the walled island of the lazaretto
- tour the quarantine courtyards, the chapel and the isolation quarters with a guide
- read the public-health history of the Mediterranean in one of the largest natural harbours in the world
Practical information
- Access
- Easy without a car
- Effort
- Moderate: a short walk or steps
- Suggested time
- ~3 h
- Booking
- Recommended — confirm on the official site
Facts checked on — confirm times and access on the day of your visit.