Villa Sunrise

About Villa Sunrise

Villa Sunrise suits travellers who want a self-catering stay with a private outdoor pool and a garden, close to the south coast of Menorca. The villa provides a kitchen, a terrace and a washing machine, making it practical for longer stays. It is not a hotel with reception or on-site dining, so guests manage their own meals and arrival arrangements.

The property is listed as an apartment or villa, unrated and without a guest score. It has air conditioning, free WiFi, a TV and a DVD player. The outdoor pool and the garden are the main outdoor spaces. The kitchen includes a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave and a dishwasher. Guests should confirm the exact layout and the number of bedrooms directly with the property.

Location: Son Bou

Villa Sunrise is in the Son Bou area on the south coast of Menorca, 0.6 km straight line from the beach. Son Bou is the longest beach on the island, backed by dunes and wetland. The area is a resort with a strip of hotels, apartments, shops and restaurants that open mainly from May to October. In July and August the beach and the road fill with visitors; in May, June and September it is quieter, and from November to April many businesses close.

The villa is 13.1 km straight line from Menorca Airport and 16.3 km straight line from the port in Maó. Cala en Porter, a deep cove between high cliffs, is 6.2 km away. Es Mercadal, at the foot of Monte Toro, is 9.8 km away. A hire car is the most practical way to reach the villa and to explore the coves and villages of the south coast. Buses run to the main resorts in summer but are less frequent outside the season.

Rooms and facilities

The villa is listed with a kitchen, a terrace, a garden and an outdoor pool. The facilities include air conditioning, free WiFi, a TV and a DVD player. The kitchen has a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave and a dishwasher. A washing machine is also listed. The layout of the bedrooms and bathrooms is not specified, so guests should check the sleeping capacity and the number of bathrooms with the property before booking.

For families, the outdoor pool and the garden provide space for children to play, and the kitchen allows self-catering. Couples may find the villa suitable for a quiet base near the beach. Late arrivals should confirm the key collection procedure and the check-in time, as there is no reception desk. The property is not beachfront, so guests walk or drive the 0.6 km to the sand.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 13.1 km straight line from Villa Sunrise. A taxi from the airport takes about 15-20 minutes. Buses run from the airport to Maó, and in summer some services continue to the south coast resorts, but a hire car gives more flexibility. The villa is 16.3 km straight line from the port in Maó, where ferries arrive from Barcelona and Palma. A hire car collected at the airport or the port is recommended.

The nearest area, Son Bou, is 0.6 km straight line from the villa. In summer, a seasonal bus links Son Bou with Maó and other resorts. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, and many bus lines stop running. Guests arriving outside the main season should check the bus timetable and consider hiring a car for the whole stay. The villa's address is on Paseo Maritimo, which runs along the coast in the Son Bou resort.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Son Bou beach is 0.6 km straight line from Villa Sunrise. It is the longest beach on Menorca, with fine sand, dunes and a wetland behind it. Cala en Porter, 6.2 km away, is a deep cove with high cliffs and a popular beach. Cala Macarella, 12.2 km away, is a white-sand cove on the south coast, best reached by car or on foot via the Camí de Cavalls. Arrive early in summer as car parks fill.

A talayotic village is 2.7 km straight line from the villa, part of the Talayotic Menorca World Heritage site. Monte Toro, 9.8 km away, is the highest point on the island at about 358 m, with a sanctuary and views of both coasts. Es Mercadal, at the foot of the hill, has shops and restaurants. Menorca is known for Mahón-Menorca cheese, a protected product, and for caldereta de llagosta, a lobster stew from Fornells on the north coast.

A day from Villa Sunrise

A day from Villa Sunrise might start with breakfast on the terrace before walking or driving the 0.6 km to Son Bou beach. The long stretch of sand is good for a morning swim or a walk along the shore. After the beach, drive 2.7 km to the nearby talayotic village to see the prehistoric stone structures. The site is open to visitors and gives a sense of the island's ancient past.

In the afternoon, drive 9.8 km to Es Mercadal and climb Monte Toro for the views. The sanctuary at the top overlooks both the north and south coasts. Return to the villa for a swim in the outdoor pool and an evening meal prepared in the kitchen. On another day, drive 12.2 km to Cala Macarella for a quieter cove, or 6.2 km to Cala en Porter for a different beach setting.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check Villa Sunrise's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, with the busiest beaches and the highest demand for hire cars. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate varies by season and accommodation type and is reduced for longer stays and in low season, with children under 16 exempt. Check the current rate on the Govern de les Illes Balears website.

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