Villa Limon

About Villa Limon

Villa Limon suits travellers who want a self-contained base on Menorca's south coast. It is an apartment or villa (not rated) with a kitchen, washing machine and dishwasher, so you can cater for yourself. The outdoor pool and pool bar are listed facilities, and free car parking is included. This kind of stay works well for couples or families who prefer privacy and flexibility over hotel services.

The property is not beachfront but is set back from the coast. Cala en Porter, a deep sandy cove between high limestone cliffs, is 0.4 km away in a straight line. With a hire car you can reach other south-coast beaches, prehistoric sites and the capital Maó. The villa is in a residential area, quiet outside the peak months.

Location: Cala en Porter

Villa Limon is in Cala en Porter, a resort area on Menorca's south coast. The cove is a deep sandy bay sheltered by high limestone cliffs, with a small port and a natural arch at one end. In July and August the cove and its beach bars are busy; in May, June and September the pace is slower. The villa is in a residential street (Travesia De L'avinguda), a short walk from the cove.

Cala en Porter is 0.4 km away straight line, so you can walk to the beach, shops and restaurants. Son Bou, the longest beach on Menorca with dunes and wetland, is 5.7 km away straight line. Binibeca Vell, a whitewashed fishing-village-style hamlet, is 10.2 km away. For the capital Maó, the port and the airport you need a car or a taxi. The nearest village is not listed, but the resort has basic services.

Rooms and facilities

Villa Limon is listed as an apartment or villa with air conditioning, a kitchen, microwave, dishwasher, washing machine, hairdryer and safe. Free wifi and internet access are included. There is a smoke detector. The property is non-smoking. These facilities suit self-catering stays: you can cook, wash clothes and keep valuables secure. The outdoor pool and pool bar are shared or private (confirm with the property).

For families, the kitchen and washing machine make longer stays easier. Late arrivals should confirm check-in arrangements with the property, as there is no 24-hour reception. The safe is useful for passports and beach items. The listed facilities do not mention a cot or high chair, so ask if you need them. The villa is not rated for accessibility; check with the owner if stairs or steps are an issue.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 7.2 km away in a straight line. A taxi takes about 10-15 minutes. Buses run from the airport to Maó and, in summer, to the resorts; check the island bus operator for the Cala en Porter route. A hire car collected at the airport gives you the most flexibility for exploring the south coast and the interior. Flights are fewer from November to April.

Maó port is 11.1 km away straight line. Ferries from Barcelona (overnight) and Palma arrive there; a taxi or a hire car from the port takes about 15-20 minutes. Cala en Porter is 0.4 km away straight line, so you can walk to the cove from the villa. For Son Bou (5.7 km) and Binibeca Vell (10.2 km) you need a car or taxi. In winter, bus services are reduced; check the operator's timetable.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala en Porter is the nearest beach, 0.4 km away. It is a deep sandy cove with cliffs, a small port and a natural arch. Son Bou (5.7 km) has a long stretch of sand with dunes and a wetland area. Binibeca Vell (10.2 km) is a whitewashed hamlet built to look like a traditional fishing village, with narrow lanes and a small cove. A talayotic village is 4.2 km away, part of Menorca's UNESCO-listed prehistoric heritage.

A boat trip round Maó harbour (11.5 km) gives you views of the 5 km natural harbour, the Es Castell barracks town and La Mola fortress. Monte Toro (12.7 km), the highest point on Menorca at about 358 m, has a sanctuary and views of both coasts. Mahón-Menorca cheese is a local speciality; you can buy it in shops and markets. The Camí de Cavalls, the 185 km coastal bridleway, passes near Cala en Porter.

A day from Villa Limon

Start the morning with a walk to Cala en Porter, 0.4 km away. Swim in the cove or walk along the cliffs. Return to Villa Limon for breakfast on the terrace. Drive 4.2 km to a talayotic village and explore the prehistoric talaiots and taules. Then head to Son Bou (5.7 km) for a longer beach walk among dunes. Pack a picnic from the villa's kitchen.

In the afternoon, drive to Maó harbour (11.5 km) and take a boat trip round the port. See the Es Castell barracks and La Mola fortress from the water. Return to the villa for a swim in the outdoor pool. In the evening, cook dinner using the kitchen and eat outside. The pool bar is listed but confirm if it is open; otherwise, walk to the cove for a drink.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check Villa Limon's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, when Cala en Porter is busiest and car parks 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 accommodation type, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate on the Govern de les Illes Balears website.

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