Llonga's Ciutadella

About Llonga's Ciutadella

Llonga's Ciutadella suits travellers who want a four-star base in the old capital itself rather than a resort on the coast. The address at Pla A D'artrutx 2 puts you 0.1 km from the old town at dusk and 0.2 km from the centre of Ciutadella, so the cathedral, the palaces and the narrow port are a short walk away. Couples on a short break, families with children, and anyone touring Menorca by car will find the position practical.

This is a four-star hotel rather than a country finca or a beach resort. Facilities listed include an outdoor salt water pool, a terrace, free wifi, air conditioning and family rooms, with housekeeping and room service. It works as a comfortable, everyday base: a swim in the pool, then out to the coast. Confirm opening dates and any seasonal changes with the hotel before booking, since much of Menorca's tourist business closes roughly from November to April.

Location: Ciutadella

Ciutadella is Menorca's old capital, in the west of the island, and it keeps a year-round life that many coastal resorts lose in winter. The centre gathers around the cathedral and the palaces of the old nobility, and the port is a long slot cut into the rock where people walk in the evening. Llonga's Ciutadella sits 0.2 km from the centre, close enough to go in for dinner and back without a car.

Walking covers the old town, the port and the streets around the centre; everything else needs wheels. Menorca Airport (MAH) is 35.8 km away and Maó port 38.2 km, both a drive rather than a stroll. Cala Galdana is 12.3 km, the Naveta des Tudons 4.5 km, Cala Turqueta 9.5 km, and Es Mercadal below Monte Toro is 21.6 km. In July and August the centre is busy in the evenings and south coast parking fills early; in May, June and September the same streets are calm.

Rooms and facilities

Couples tend to want a quieter corner with a terrace; families need the family rooms, cots and sofa beds, all listed among the hotel's facilities. Rooms come with air conditioning, a safe, a TV, a hairdryer, toiletries, bathrobe, slippers, coffee and an alarm clock, and non-smoking rooms are listed as well. Late arrivals should check reception hours with the hotel before travelling and ask about room service if the drive from the airport runs long.

Room layouts vary, so ask Llonga's Ciutadella directly about bed types, terrace access and whether a cot or sofa bed fits the room you book. Confirm the shuttle service and the car rental service, since both depend on season and demand, and check pool opening times for your dates. Wifi is listed as free, but ask about signal strength in the room you are offered if you plan to work.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) lies 35.8 km from Llonga's Ciutadella, south-west of Maó at the other end of the island. A taxi or a hire car is the straightforward option for that run, and the hotel lists a car rental service and a shuttle service to ask about before arrival. Public buses link the airport with Maó, and connections run west to Ciutadella from there; check the island bus operator for current lines and times.

Arriving by sea, Maó port is 38.2 km from the hotel, and Ciutadella has its own port for ferries from Barcelona and from Alcúdia on Mallorca; check the operators, as winter crossings are fewer. Once in town, the hotel is 0.2 km from the centre, an easy walk with light luggage. Cala Galdana is 12.3 km and Es Mercadal 21.6 km, both short drives, and flights into MAH thin out between November and April.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The sand is not on the doorstep. Llonga's Ciutadella is not beachfront, and the south coast coves are a drive: Cala Turqueta, 9.5 km away, is a white sand cove under pine, and Cala Galdana, 12.3 km, is a deeper bay that suits families. Both sit on the Migjorn coast, where the rock is limestone and the water shallow and clear. Arrive early in high summer, since parking at the popular coves fills and some carry summer limits.

On the town side, the old town is 0.1 km away for an evening walk, and the Naveta des Tudons, a boat-shaped prehistoric tomb, is 4.5 km out towards Maó; it belongs to the Talayotic Menorca World Heritage listing added in 2023. Menorcan food runs to seafood, lobster stew associated with the north, and Mahón-Menorca cheese with a protected designation of origin. The market in Ciutadella covers picnic supplies before a beach day.

A day from Llonga's Ciutadella

Start with the old town before the heat. The cathedral and the lanes around it are 0.1 km from Llonga's Ciutadella, so the first walk of the day costs nothing in transport. Drive out afterwards to the Naveta des Tudons, 4.5 km away, then continue to Cala Turqueta, 9.5 km from the hotel, for a swim and a picnic. Leave early, as parking at the cove is limited in summer.

Return to Ciutadella in the late afternoon, with time for the pool at the hotel before the evening. The port is the place for sunset, a short walk from the door, and the old town streets are 0.1 km away for dinner. For an inland afternoon instead, Es Mercadal and Monte Toro are 21.6 km off, with a sanctuary at about 358 m and views across both coasts.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourist business closes roughly from November to April, so check the opening dates of Llonga's Ciutadella before booking a shoulder-season trip. July and August are the peak, when Ciutadella's centre is busiest and the south coast car parks fill early. For Llonga's Ciutadella the Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night, the rate varying with the category of accommodation and the season, reduced in low season and for longer stays, with children under 16 exempt; check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rates.

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