Art and culture

Hauser & Wirth Menorca is a centre combining art education and conservation in the beautiful natural setting of Illa del Rei, an island in the harbour of Mahón. The art centre presents an exhibition programme that encompasses ambitious new commissions by local artists. Hauser & Wirth sensitively refurbished the existing 18th century outbuildings of a naval hospital to create the 1,500 square metre art centre, which opened in 2021.

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Less plastic

Hauser & Wirth is committed to reducing its global carbon emissions by at least 50% by 2030. In Menorca, initiatives include joining the Plastic Free Pledge to become a plastic-free island; collecting rainwater for use in gardens; installing a free public fountain; using energy-efficient LED lights in galleries and offices; and using outdoor lights controlled by motion and daylight sensors.

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1. Information and contact details

2. Ask for the QR 0Plastic star and scan it at the store

3. For each scan of a QR star, 0 Plastic will collect 1 kg of plastic from the sea

The Museum of Menorca is a public institution located in the city of Mahón, which is dedicated to the research and dissemination of the prehistory and history of Menorca. The museum's collection is made up of pieces from archaeological excavations carried out in recent years and from deposits and donations from private individuals and various institutions. 

 

Less plastic

 The Museum of Menorca is the leading institution in the dissemination of Menorca's heritage and cultural landscape and has promoted important work in the research of the island's prehistory. Caring for this heritage and landscape means preventing plastic waste from ending up in the sea.

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1. Information and contact details

2. Ask for the QR 0Plastic star and scan it at the store

3. For each scan of a QR star, 0 Plastic will collect 1 kg of plastic from the sea

Immerse yourself in the whimsical shapes that nature has moulded in sa Cova de s'Aigua. A 2,500-metre natural cave of great geological and archaeological importance and with a spectacular interior lake, a true natural wonder!

 

Less plastic

The cova de s'aigua is a clear example of Menorca's commitment to sustainability and is managed by Turisme de Menorca, an organisation committed to culture, environmental protection, social welfare, tourism, the economy and sustainability in Menorca. An island declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1993 and a Starlight tourist destination due to the quality of the night sky that makes Menorca an ideal place for stargazing. 

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1. Information and contact details

2. Ask for the QR 0Plastic star and scan it at the store

3. For each scan of a QR star, 0 Plastic will collect 1 kg of plastic from the sea

Located on the south side of the mouth of the port of Mahón, in the cove of Sant Esteve, it was built by the British between 1720 and 1726. It owes its name to Sir John Churchill, Duke of Marlborough, the most prominent British general of the time. Together with the castle of San Felipe and the Stuart or Penjat tower, it served to protect the entrance to the port of Mahón. In 1782 it was partially destroyed by the Spanish and had to be rebuilt, with some modifications, during the last British period (1798-1802).

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Less plastic

Marlborough Fort is a clear example of Menorca's commitment to sustainability and is managed by Turisme de Menorca, an organisation committed to culture, environmental protection, social welfare, tourism, the economy and sustainability in Menorca. An island declared a Biosphere Reserve by UNESCO in 1993 and a Starlight tourist destination due to the quality of the night sky that makes Menorca an ideal place for stargazing. 

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1. Information and contact details

2. Ask for the QR 0Plastic star and scan it at the store

3. For each scan of a QR star, 0 Plastic will collect 1 kg of plastic from the sea