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Mahon is a municipality and the capital city of the Menorca island, Spain. The city located on the eastern coast of the island. Mahon has the second deepest natural harbor in the world: 5 km long and up to 900 m wide. The water is deep but it remains mostly clear due to it being slightly enclosed. A traditional cheese made on the island (Mahon cheese) is named after the city. Some believe that the origin and name of mayonnaise are found in this Minorcan city.

Located on Menorca Island, this city sits majestically on the site of an old castle overlooking the harbor.
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    Mahon is a municipality and the capital city of the Menorca island, Spain. The city located on the eastern coast of the island. Mahon has the second deepest natural harbor in the world: 5 km long and up to 900 m wide. The water is deep but it remains mostly clear due to it being slightly enclosed. A traditional cheese made on the island (Mahon cheese) is named after the city. Some believe that the origin and name of mayonnaise are found in this Minorcan city.

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