Villa Maria

About Villa Maria

Villa Maria suits travellers who want a self-contained base with a private pool and kitchen. It is an apartment or villa (not rated, no guest score) on Carrer De La Mediterrània in the Cala en Porter area of Menorca. The property is not beachfront but is within easy reach of the coast.

The accommodation is equipped for independent stays: a full kitchen, a washing machine, a dishwasher and a microwave. An outdoor pool, a terrace and a patio provide outdoor space. Free car parking and free wifi are listed.

Location: Cala en Porter

Cala en Porter is a deep sandy cove between high limestone cliffs on Menorca's south coast. The cove has a beach and a small settlement with shops and places to eat. Villa Maria is about 0.5 km straight line from Cala en Porter, so the cove is walkable. Son Bou, about 6.1 km away, has the island's longest beach with dunes and a wetland. Binibeca Vell, about 9.8 km away, is a whitewashed hamlet built in a traditional fishing-village style.

In July and August the south-coast coves get busy; car parks fill early. A hire car is useful for exploring further. In the shoulder months of May, June and September the area is quieter. Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check the hotel's opening dates.

Rooms and facilities

Villa Maria is listed with air conditioning, a fireplace, a safe and smoke detectors. The kitchen has a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave, a toaster, a dishwasher and a coffee maker. A washing machine, an iron and board, a hairdryer, a TV and a DVD player are also listed. Free wifi and internet access are provided.

The property has a cot listed, which suits families with a baby. The bath and the non-smoking rooms are noted. Guests arriving late should confirm check-in arrangements with the property directly. The facilities are listed as provided; confirm specific room layouts and the number of bedrooms with the property.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is about 7.1 km straight line from Villa Maria. A taxi takes about 15-20 minutes. A hire car collected at the airport gives flexibility for the stay. Buses run from the airport to Maó and, in summer, to the resorts; check the island bus operator for routes to Cala en Porter.

Maó port is about 11.2 km straight line away. Ferries from Maó link to Barcelona (overnight crossings of several hours) and to Palma. From the port, a taxi or a hire car reaches Villa Maria in about 20 minutes. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer; check operators for current schedules.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala en Porter is about 0.5 km away, walkable for a day at the cove. Son Bou, about 6.1 km away, has a long sandy beach with dunes and a wetland. Binibeca Vell, about 9.8 km away, is a whitewashed hamlet with narrow lanes. A talayotic village is about 4.4 km away, a prehistoric site from the Talayotic Menorca World Heritage listing (2023).

A boat trip round Maó harbour, about 11.7 km away, shows one of the largest natural harbours in the Mediterranean. Monte Toro, about 13.3 km away, is the highest point on Menorca at about 358 m, with a sanctuary and views of both coasts. Mahón-Menorca cheese has a protected designation of origin and is available in local shops.

A day from Villa Maria

Start the morning at Villa Maria with breakfast on the patio. Walk to Cala en Porter, about 0.5 km away, for a swim in the cove. The limestone cliffs shelter the beach. In the late morning, drive about 4.4 km to the talayotic village to see prehistoric stone structures. Then continue to Monte Toro, about 13.3 km away, for views of the island from the sanctuary.

In the afternoon, drive to Maó harbour, about 11.7 km away, for a boat trip around the harbour. The harbour is about 5 km long with Georgian architecture and a gin tradition from British rule. Return to Villa Maria in the evening. Cook in the kitchen or eat out in Cala en Porter. The outdoor pool and terrace are available for a quiet end to the day.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check the hotel's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, with busy coves and full car parks. 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, 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 site.

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