Casa Fayas

About Casa Fayas

Casa Fayas suits travellers who want a self-catering base in the heart of Ciutadella, Menorca. The property is not rated with stars and has no guest score listed, but its facilities point to a practical, independent stay: a kitchen or kitchenette, a washing machine, a dishwasher and a terrace or patio. It works for couples, small families or late arrivals who prefer to cook and come and go on their own schedule.

The stay is an apartment or villa, not a hotel with reception or on-site dining. The listed 24-hour front desk suggests someone is available for check-in at any hour, which is useful for late flights or ferry arrivals. Guests should confirm the exact room layout, the number of bedrooms and whether the kitchen is a full kitchen or a kitchenette before booking.

Location: Ciutadella

Casa Fayas is in Ciutadella, the old capital of Menorca, about 0.1 km straight line from the centre. Ciutadella has a cathedral, palaces and a narrow port where people watch the sunset. The old town is walkable from the door: narrow streets, shops, cafés and the port are within a few minutes on foot. The property is not beachfront, so expect a short walk or drive to the coast.

In high summer, Ciutadella is busy with visitors and the port fills with boats. The shoulder months of May, June, September and October are quieter, and the town stays open year-round while many coastal resorts close from November to April. A car is useful for reaching the southern coves, but the town centre and its daily needs are on foot.

Rooms and facilities

The rooms are listed with air conditioning, free WiFi, a TV and a safe. Each unit includes a kitchen or kitchenette with a refrigerator, microwave, oven, toaster and dishwasher, plus a washing machine and iron and board. A patio or terrace is listed, and housekeeping and laundry service are available. The property has family rooms and a cot can be provided.

For couples, the kitchen allows self-catering meals and the terrace offers outdoor space. Families have room to spread out, and the washing machine is practical for longer stays. Late arrivals can use the 24-hour front desk. Confirm with Casa Fayas whether the apartment has a bath or shower, and check the exact number of bedrooms.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 35.7 km straight line from Casa Fayas. A taxi takes about 35-40 minutes. A hire car collected at the airport gives flexibility for exploring the island. Buses run from the airport to Maó and, in summer, to Ciutadella, but services are fewer in winter. The ferry port of Ciutadella connects to Barcelona and Alcúdia on Mallorca; the Maó port is 38.2 km straight line away, used for overnight crossings to Barcelona and Palma.

From the airport, the most direct route is via the Me-1 road to Ciutadella. In summer, there are more buses from the airport to Maó, and from Maó to Ciutadella, but a car is recommended for reaching the property easily. Check the island bus operator for current timetables, as services reduce from November to April.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Ciutadella old town is 0.1 km straight line from Casa Fayas: the cathedral, the port and the evening passeig are walkable. The Naveta des Tudons, a boat-shaped prehistoric tomb, is 4.4 km straight line away, a short drive. Cala Turqueta, a white-sand cove on the south coast, is 9.6 km straight line away, best reached by car or bus in summer.

Menorcan food includes Mahón-Menorca cheese, a protected designation of origin, and caldereta de llagosta, a lobster stew from Fornells on the north coast. Ciutadella has markets and shops for local produce. The Camí de Cavalls, about 185 km around the coast, passes near the southern coves and can be walked in stages.

A day from Casa Fayas

A day from Casa Fayas might start with breakfast on the patio, then a walk into Ciutadella old town to see the cathedral and the port. From there, drive 9.6 km to Cala Turqueta for a morning swim on the white sand. Arrive early in summer to find parking. Pack a picnic from the kitchen.

In the afternoon, drive 4.4 km to the Naveta des Tudons to see the prehistoric tomb. Return to Ciutadella for a late afternoon walk along the port, watching the sunset. Cook dinner in the apartment or eat out in the old town. The terrace is a quiet spot to end the evening.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Casa Fayas whether it stays open in winter. July and August are the peak months, with crowds at the southern coves. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the property type and season, is reduced for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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