Villa Claudia Menorca

About Villa Claudia Menorca

Villa Claudia Menorca suits travellers who want a self-catering base on the south coast, with a pool and garden. The apartments are not rated and have no guest score. They come with a kitchen or kitchenette, a washing machine and a dishwasher, so you can cook and eat in. The property has free parking, free wifi and a 24-hour front desk, which is useful for late arrivals.

This is an apartment or villa stay in a residential street above Cala en Porter. The outdoor pool and table tennis are on site. The listed facilities include air conditioning, a safe, a cot and high chairs, a terrace and a patio. The property is not beachfront: the cove is 0.6 km away. You can walk to the beach and the shops.

Location: Cala en Porter

Cala en Porter is a deep sandy cove between high limestone cliffs on Menorca's south coast. The beach has a small village with a few shops, cafés and a supermarket. In July and August the cove gets busy, but the residential street where Villa Claudia Menorca sits is quieter. In the shoulder months of May, June and September the cove is less crowded and the water is warm enough for swimming.

The property is 0.6 km straight line from Cala en Porter beach. The nearest village is not listed, but the supermarket and a few bars are within walking distance. For a wider choice of restaurants and shops you need a car. Son Bou is 6.2 km straight line, Binibeca Vell 9.6 km, Maó 11 km. A hire car lets you explore the coves and the inland roads.

Rooms and facilities

The apartments are listed with a kitchen or kitchenette, a refrigerator, a microwave, an oven, a toaster and a dishwasher. Each has a washing machine, an iron and board, a TV, a hairdryer and a safe. Air conditioning is listed. The rooms have a bath, bathrobes and toiletries. The 24-hour front desk and express check-in mean late arrivals are straightforward.

Families are catered for: a cot and high chairs are listed. Non-smoking rooms are available, and there is a smoking area outside. The property has a garden, a terrace and a patio. The outdoor pool is shared. If you need a wake-up service or an alarm clock, confirm with the property. Free wifi is listed throughout.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 6.9 km straight line from Villa Claudia Menorca. A taxi takes about 10-15 minutes. In summer there are buses from the airport to Maó, but to reach Cala en Porter you may need a bus to Maó and then a second bus or a taxi. A hire car collected at the airport is the most flexible option. The property has free car parking.

Maó port is 11 km straight line. Ferries from Barcelona, Palma and Ciutadella arrive there. A taxi from the port to the property takes about 15-20 minutes. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, and some bus lines stop running. Check the island bus operator for current timetables. The property has a car rental service listed.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala en Porter is 0.6 km straight line. It is a sandy cove with cliffs and clear water. Son Bou is 6.2 km straight line: the longest beach on Menorca, with dunes and a wetland. Binibeca Vell is 9.6 km straight line, a whitewashed hamlet built to look like a traditional fishing village. The south coast coves, including Cala Galdana, Cala Macarella and Cala Turqueta, are a short drive.

A talayotic village is 4.6 km straight line. Talayotic Menorca was added to the World Heritage list in 2023. A boat trip round Maó harbour is 11.4 km straight line: the harbour is about 5 km long. Monte Toro is 13.4 km straight line, the highest point on the island at about 358 m, with a sanctuary and views of both coasts. Mahón-Menorca cheese has a protected designation of origin.

A day from Villa Claudia Menorca

Start the day at Villa Claudia Menorca with breakfast on the terrace. Walk the 0.6 km to Cala en Porter for a morning swim. The cove is sandy and sheltered. In the late morning, drive 4.6 km to the talayotic village to see the prehistoric remains. Then continue to Son Bou, 6.2 km, for a walk along the beach and the dunes.

For lunch, buy Mahón-Menorca cheese and other provisions at a shop in Cala en Porter or Son Bou. In the afternoon, drive to Binibeca Vell, 9.6 km, to walk through the white streets. On the way back, stop at a viewpoint over the coast. Return to the property for a swim in the pool and an evening meal cooked in the kitchen. The garden and patio are quiet spots to end the day.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April. Check Villa Claudia Menorca's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months: the coves and roads are busiest, and car parks at the popular southern coves fill early. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation. The rate depends on the season and the type of accommodation; it is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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