Appartamento Giuliana

About Appartamento Giuliana

Appartamento Giuliana is a self-catering apartment in Son Bou, on the south coast of Menorca. It suits travellers who want a base with a kitchen, a garden and a swimming pool, away from the busiest resort centres. The property is not rated for stars and has no guest score listed, so the stay is straightforward: a practical apartment for independent visitors who prefer to cook and drive to the coves and sights.

The apartment is in a low-rise residential area, not on the beachfront, but Son Bou beach is 0.4 km straight-line away. The accommodation is listed with air conditioning, free wifi, a washing machine, a dishwasher and a terrace. It works for couples, small families or two adults with a child, given the cot and high chair are listed. The garden and pool are shared or private; check with the property.

Location: Son Bou

Son Bou is the longest beach on Menorca, backed by dunes and a wetland. The area has a strip of hotels, apartments, a few shops and restaurants, and a long stretch of sand that runs east from the headland. In July and August the beach fills early, but the apartment's location, 0.4 km straight-line from the sand, means you can walk to the sea without a car. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, Son Bou is quieter, with more space on the sand and easier parking.

The apartment is on Passeig Del Prat, a road that runs behind the beach front. A car is useful for reaching the rest of the island. Cala en Porter is 6.1 km straight-line away, Es Mercadal and Monte Toro are 9.9 km, and Menorca Airport (MAH) is 13 km. The nearest village is not specified, but Son Bou itself has a small commercial centre. For groceries, a short drive to Alaior or Es Mercadal gives more choice.

Rooms and facilities

The apartment is listed with a kitchen equipped with an oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and coffee maker. This makes it practical for self-catering, especially for families who want to prepare meals. Air conditioning is listed, which is useful in July and August when temperatures are high. The living area has a TV and free wifi. A terrace and a garden are listed, though the layout and whether the garden is private or shared should be confirmed with the property.

For families, a cot and high chair are listed, so the apartment can accommodate a baby or toddler. The washing machine and iron and board are useful for longer stays. The property is listed as non-smoking. There is no information about the number of bedrooms or bathrooms, so guests should check the exact room configuration when booking. Late arrivals should confirm check-in procedures, as the property may not have a reception desk.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 13 km straight-line from Appartamento Giuliana. A taxi from the airport to Son Bou takes about 20 minutes. A hire car collected at the airport gives flexibility for the whole stay. In summer, buses run from the airport to Maó and then to Son Bou, but services are fewer in winter, so check the island bus operator for current routes. The apartment has free car parking listed, which is a practical advantage.

Maó port is 16.2 km straight-line from the apartment. Ferries from Barcelona and Palma arrive at Maó, and from there a taxi or hire car is the most direct way to Son Bou. Ciutadella port, 9.9 km straight-line from Es Mercadal, is further west. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, so plan connections ahead. The apartment's free parking means you can leave the car and walk to the beach.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Son Bou beach is 0.4 km straight-line from the apartment. It is a long, wide beach of golden sand with dunes behind it and a wetland area that attracts birds. Cala en Porter is 6.1 km straight-line away, a deep cove between high cliffs with a small beach. Cala Macarella, one of the most photographed coves on the south coast, is 12.3 km straight-line away; arrive early in summer as the car park fills. The Camí de Cavalls passes through this coast.

A talayotic village is 2.5 km straight-line from the apartment, one of the prehistoric sites that make up the Talayotic Menorca World Heritage listing. Monte Toro, the highest point on the island at about 358 m, is 9.9 km straight-line away; the sanctuary at the top gives views of both coasts. Mahón-Menorca cheese, with a protected designation of origin, is produced locally and sold in shops across the island.

A day from Appartamento Giuliana

Start the morning with breakfast on the terrace of Appartamento Giuliana, then walk the 0.4 km to Son Bou beach for a swim before the midday heat. The beach is long enough for a walk along the sand to the eastern end, where the dunes and wetland begin. After the morning swim, drive 6.1 km to Cala en Porter for a quieter cove with high cliffs, or head 9.9 km inland to Es Mercadal at the foot of Monte Toro.

In the afternoon, drive up Monte Toro for the view, then visit the talayotic village 2.5 km from the apartment to see the prehistoric stone structures. Return to the apartment for a rest by the pool or on the terrace. In the evening, cook dinner in the kitchen or eat at one of the restaurants in Son Bou. The short walk home from the beach means no need to drive after dark.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check with Appartamento Giuliana whether it is open in the months you plan to travel. July and August are the peak months, with higher demand and fuller beaches. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the type of accommodation and the season, 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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