Villa Es Mirador

About Villa Es Mirador

Villa Es Mirador suits travellers who want a self-catering base with a private outdoor pool and a garden. The property is not rated with stars and has no guest score listed. It is an apartment or villa on Carrer De Bella Mirada, set back from the coast, with Son Bou beach 1 km away in a straight line.

This stay works best for couples or families who prefer to cook their own meals and have their own transport. The villa provides a kitchen, a washing machine and a dishwasher. The outdoor pool and terrace offer space to relax away from the busier resort areas.

Location: Son Bou

Villa Es Mirador is in Son Bou, on Menorca's south coast. Son Bou has the longest beach on the island, backed by dunes and a wetland area. The beach is 1 km straight line from the villa, a short drive or a walk of about 15 minutes along the road. The area has a few shops and restaurants in the small resort strip near the beach.

A hire car is useful for exploring further. Cala en Porter is 6.6 km away, Es Mercadal and Monte Toro are 9.5 km away. In July and August the coastal roads and car parks fill early. In May, June and September the pace is quieter and the weather is warm enough for swimming.

Rooms and facilities

The villa is listed with a kitchen, a microwave, an oven, a toaster, a refrigerator, a dishwasher and a coffee maker. There is a washing machine, an iron and board. Air conditioning and a fan are listed. The living area has a TV and free WiFi. The bathroom has a bath. A balcony and a terrace are included, plus a garden and an outdoor pool.

Guests arriving late should confirm with the property how to access the keys. The villa has free car parking on site. The kitchen equipment means you can shop for groceries and prepare meals. Confirm the number of bedrooms and the exact layout with the property before booking.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 13.5 km straight line from Villa Es Mirador. A taxi takes about 20 minutes. In summer, buses run from the airport to Maó and then to the south coast resorts, but a hire car is more practical for reaching the villa. The airport is about 4-5 km south-west of Maó.

Maó port is 16.6 km straight line. Ferries from Barcelona and Palma arrive there. From the port, a taxi or hire car is needed. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer. Check the island bus operator for current services. The villa's free parking makes a hire car convenient for the whole stay.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Son Bou beach is 1 km away, with its long stretch of sand and dunes. Cala en Porter is 6.6 km away, a deep cove between high cliffs. Cala Macarella is 11.9 km away, a white sand cove under pine trees. A talayotic village is 3 km from the villa, a prehistoric site with talaiots and taules.

Monte Toro is 9.6 km away, the highest point on Menorca at about 358 m, with a sanctuary and views of both coasts. Es Mercadal is at its foot. Mahón-Menorca cheese is a local product to try. The Camí de Cavalls coastal path passes through the area for walking or cycling.

A day from Villa Es Mirador

Start the morning with breakfast on the villa's terrace. Drive 1 km to Son Bou beach for a swim before the heat builds. Walk along the dunes and the wetland area behind the beach. Return to the villa for lunch prepared in the kitchen. Spend the afternoon by the outdoor pool.

In the late afternoon, drive 9.6 km to Monte Toro for the views from the sanctuary. On the way back, stop in Es Mercadal. In the evening, drive 6.6 km to Cala en Porter for a walk along the cliffs. Return to the villa for dinner on the balcony.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April. Check with Villa Es Mirador for its exact opening dates. July and August are the peak months. 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 with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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