Illa del Rei (Isla del Rey)
Illa del Rei
A small island in Mahón harbour with an old naval hospital built by the British, a branch of the Hauser & Wirth gallery, and the remains of an early Christian church.
In 1711 the British navy built a hospital on the island, which became a museum after restoration by volunteers. In 2021 the Swiss gallery Hauser & Wirth opened an art centre here, with sculptures by Louise Bourgeois and other noted artists, as well as courtyard gardens. Visitors must take a small harbour boat to reach the island (about 10 minutes). Opening days and sailing times change with the season, so check before setting out.
Opening hours
Follows ferry schedules (mostly Sunday mornings and in summer)
Nearby sights
- Es Castell & Cales Fonts
- Port of Mahón & Old Town
- Xoriguer Gin Distillery
- Fortress of Isabel II (La Mola)
- Museu de Menorca
- Talatí de Dalt
- Binibeca Vell
- S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park