Apartamentos Mar Blau

About Apartamentos Mar Blau

Apartamentos Mar Blau suit travellers who want a straightforward, self-catering stay on Menorca’s south coast. The apartments are a practical base for a family holiday or a group of friends, with a kitchen or kitchenette, an outdoor pool and free parking. The property is not rated for stars and has no guest score listed.

The complex is in the Torre Solí Nou urbanisation, about 1.3 km straight line from Son Bou beach. It provides the essentials for a no-fuss week: air conditioning, a terrace, a garden and a pool bar. Guests who prefer to cook for themselves have a fridge, microwave and toaster. The atmosphere is low-key and functional rather than luxurious.

Location: Son Bou

Apartamentos Mar Blau are in the Torre Solí Nou area, a residential zone on the south coast of Menorca. Son Bou, 1.3 km away as the crow flies, has the island’s longest beach – a broad stretch of sand backed by dunes and a wetland. The beach has a few seasonal bars and restaurants. In high summer the beach and the road to it get busy; in May, June, September and October it is quieter and the water is still warm enough for swimming.

A car is useful here. The apartments have free parking, and the distances to nearby places are short by car: Cala en Porter is 6.9 km straight line, Es Mercadal and Monte Toro are 9.4 km, and a talayotic village is 3.3 km away. Without a car you can walk to Son Bou in about 20 minutes, but other coves and the inland towns need a taxi or a hire car. Seasonal buses run to Maó and the resorts; check the island bus operator for current timetables.

Rooms and facilities

The apartments are listed with a kitchen or kitchenette, a refrigerator, microwave and toaster, plus a sofa bed, a terrace and a bath with a bidet. Air conditioning, a TV, a DVD player, a telephone, a safe, a hairdryer and an iron and board are provided. Free WiFi is available. The rooms are non-smoking and have smoke detectors. For families, cots and high chairs are listed.

The property offers a wake-up service and an alarm clock. A laundry service and housekeeping are listed. Guests arriving late should confirm the check-in procedure with the accommodation before arrival, as reception hours may vary. The apartments are designed for independent stays, so the kitchen equipment and the terrace allow self-catering and outdoor meals.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 13.8 km straight line from Apartamentos Mar Blau. A taxi takes about 20 minutes. A hire car collected at the airport gives flexibility for exploring the south coast and inland. Seasonal buses run from the airport to Maó and, in summer, to the resorts; from Maó you would need a second bus or a taxi to Son Bou. In winter flights are fewer, and some bus lines stop running.

Maó port is 16.9 km straight line away. Ferries from Barcelona, Palma and Alcúdia arrive there. A taxi from the port to the apartments takes about 25 minutes. The nearest named area is Son Bou, 1.3 km away. Cala en Porter is 6.9 km and Es Mercadal 9.4 km. A hire car is the most convenient option for reaching the apartments and for getting around the island.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Son Bou beach is 1.3 km straight line from the apartments. It is the longest beach on Menorca, with dunes and a wetland behind it. Cala en Porter, a deep cove between high cliffs, is 6.9 km away. Cala Macarella, a white-sand cove with pine trees, is 11.5 km away. A talayotic village is 3.3 km from the property, and Monte Toro, the highest point on the island at about 358 m, is 9.5 km away.

Es Mercadal, 9.4 km away, sits at the foot of Monte Toro and has a sanctuary with views of both coasts. Inland, the landscape is green and dotted with drystone walls. Local food includes Mahón-Menorca cheese, a protected designation of origin, and caldereta de llagosta (lobster stew) from Fornells on the north coast. The Camí de Cavalls, the 185 km coastal path, passes near Son Bou.

A day from Apartamentos Mar Blau

Start the morning with breakfast on the terrace at Apartamentos Mar Blau. Drive 1.3 km to Son Bou beach for a swim before the heat builds. The beach is long enough for a walk along the sand. In the late morning, drive 3.3 km to the talayotic village for a look at the prehistoric stone structures. The site is quiet and gives a sense of the island’s ancient history.

For lunch, pack a picnic or buy supplies at a shop in Son Bou. In the afternoon, drive 11.5 km to Cala Macarella for a swim in clear water. Arrive early in summer to find a parking spot. Return to the apartments for a rest by the pool. In the evening, drive 9.5 km up to Monte Toro for the sunset view over both coasts. Dinner can be self-catered at the apartment.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca’s tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Apartamentos Mar Blau for their opening dates. July and August are the peak months, with the busiest beaches and roads. 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 and is reduced for longer stays and in low season. Children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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