Globales Binimar

About Globales Binimar

Globales Binimar suits families and couples who want a base close to Ciutadella without staying in the middle of a resort. The three-star hotel sits near Cala en Blanes, on the western side of Menorca, 3.6 km from the old capital in a straight line. Groups with children get a playground, a kids pool and family rooms; adults who prefer quiet evenings get a garden, a solarium and a terrace. A car helps, since the southern coves lie beyond walking range.

The stay is straightforward and self-contained. Globales Binimar is a three-star property with an outdoor pool, a pool bar, a buffet restaurant and bars, so meals and an evening drink do not need a drive. Kitchen, kitchenette, microwave and refrigerator appear in the facility list, useful for families and for anyone mixing self-catering with the buffet. Some rooms are listed with a balcony. The address is Avenida Pont d'en Gil, outside the main resort areas.

Location: Ciutadella de Menorca

Globales Binimar stands outside Menorca's main resort areas, in the west of the island at Cala en Blanes. Ciutadella, the old capital, is 3.6 km away in a straight line, close enough for an evening in its old town. The southern coves lie further off: Cala Turqueta is 12.4 km as the crow flies and Cala Galdana 15.5 km. Maó and its long natural harbour are 41.6 km across the island.

Walking covers the village around the hotel and not much more, so plan on wheels for beaches and towns. A hire car is the simplest way into Ciutadella and along the southern coves, and free car parking is listed at the hotel. Buses serve parts of the west coast, with more lines in summer; the hotel can confirm current routes and times. Taxis suit short hops into Ciutadella.

Rooms and facilities

Couples use the self-catering side well: a kitchenette, refrigerator and microwave make light meals easy, and the hotel's garden and terrace give somewhere to sit outside. Families get more from the listed play areas, the kids pool and the playground, plus family rooms and sofa beds for extra sleepers. Late arrivals can rely on the 24 hour front desk. Air conditioning, a TV, a telephone, a safe and a hairdryer all appear in the room listing.

Ask the property to confirm what each room type includes before booking, since kitchen, kitchenette and balcony appear in the general facility list rather than room by room. Check whether a cot is already provided or supplied on request, and whether a sofa bed counts towards the occupancy you need. Anyone needing a non smoking room should raise it with Globales Binimar when reserving, along with parking and laundry questions.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 39.1 km from Globales Binimar in a straight line, on the far side of the island from Cala en Blanes. Most travellers pick up a hire car at the terminal, which also covers the runs to the southern coves during the stay. Taxis are available at the terminal. Seasonal buses serve the airport, Maó and, in summer, the resorts; check the island bus operator for a route towards the west.

From Maó port, 41.6 km away in a straight line, ferries arrive from Barcelona and Palma. Ciutadella has its own port, close to Globales Binimar, with crossings to Alcúdia on Mallorca. An arrival at Maó means crossing the island by road, so build in time after an overnight sailing. Winter brings thinner flight schedules and fewer sailings; check the operators before fixing dates, and remember Ciutadella is 3.6 km from the hotel.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Ciutadella old town at dusk is 3.5 km from Globales Binimar, an easy run for the cathedral, the palaces and the narrow port where people gather at sunset. The Naveta des Tudons, a boat-shaped prehistoric tomb, is 7.9 km away, and Cala Turqueta, one of the pine-backed southern coves, 12.4 km. Cala Galdana adds another sandy option at 15.5 km. All are best reached by car, and the popular coves fill early in summer.

Menorca's food is part of the reason to base in the west. Mahón-Menorca cheese has a protected designation of origin and appears on menus and in shops, while caldereta de llagosta, the lobster stew associated with Fornells on the north coast, is the island's special-occasion dish. Ciutadella, 3.6 km from Globales Binimar, has the widest choice of places to eat near the hotel. Many kitchens close from November to April, so check ahead out of season.

A day from Globales Binimar

Start slowly at Globales Binimar: breakfast from the buffet, then a swim in the outdoor pool or a spell on the solarium while children use the playground. Mid-morning suits the Naveta des Tudons, 7.9 km away, before the day heats up. From there, drive south to Cala Turqueta, 12.4 km from the hotel, and arrive before the car park fills in high summer.

Late afternoon belongs to Ciutadella, 3.5 km from Globales Binimar: walk the old town as the light softens and look down on the harbour at dusk. Dinner can come from the hotel's buffet restaurant on return, or in town before driving back. Cala Galdana, 15.5 km away, is an alternative finish for one more swim. A car makes the loop simple; without one, plan buses and taxis into Ciutadella.

Practical tips

Menorca's season shapes a stay at Globales Binimar. Many hotels, beach bars, boat trips and restaurants close roughly from November to April, while Ciutadella stays open all year, so confirm the hotel's own opening dates before booking. July and August bring the biggest crowds and the fullest car parks at the southern coves, with June and September calmer and the sea still warm. A sustainable tourism tax, the ecotasa, is charged per person per night by the accommodation; rates vary with category and season, under-16s are exempt, and the Govern de les Illes Balears sets the current rules.

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