Menorca Mar 88 1

About Menorca Mar 88 1

Menorca Mar 88 1 suits travellers who want a quiet, practical base west of the island rather than a resort strip. It stands outside the main resort areas near Cala en Bosc, so a car makes the stay work, and free parking is listed. Couples touring the south coast coves fit here, and so do families who prefer a kitchen to a restaurant every night. Ciutadella is 8.3 km away for dinners and shopping.

Menorca Mar 88 1 is a three-star hotel with a guest score of 4.6/5 from 472 reviews. The offering is simple and self-catering in character: a garden, a terrace, air conditioning, and a kitchen with a microwave for guests who cook some meals. It is not beachfront: Cala Turqueta is 7.6 km away. Expect a calm, residential stay rather than a coastal one.

Location: Ciutadella de Menorca

Cala en Bosc sits on Menorca's south-west coast, a few kilometres from Ciutadella, with a small marina and a low-rise, seasonal feel. Menorca Mar 88 1 stands outside the main resort areas, so the surroundings are quieter than the built-up strips further along the coast. Ciutadella, the old capital, is 8.3 km away, with its cathedral, palaces and narrow port. Much of Cala en Bosc closes outside summer, so plan around the main towns in winter.

Beyond the immediate neighbourhood, little is walkable, so plan on a car or a taxi. Free parking at Menorca Mar 88 1 makes day trips straightforward: Cala Turqueta is 7.6 km away, Cala Galdana 11.5 km and Son Bou 21.9 km. In high summer the south coast car parks fill early and some coves cap vehicle numbers. In spring and autumn the same drives are calm and the roads quiet.

Rooms and facilities

Inside, Menorca Mar 88 1 lists air conditioning, a TV, a hairdryer and toiletries, which covers the basics for a short stay. The kitchen and microwave matter most: they let families prepare breakfast and simple lunches rather than eating out three times a day. A terrace and a garden add outdoor space for a late drink or for children to play within sight. Pets are not allowed.

Confirm the practical points before booking: whether the kitchen includes a fridge and cooking equipment, how the terrace is reached, and how often the rooms are cleaned. Ask about late arrival arrangements, since flights into Menorca Airport can land in the evening and arrival times vary. Cots and extra beds should be requested in advance. The hotel can also confirm its opening dates, as Cala en Bosc is seasonal.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 34.5 km from Menorca Mar 88 1 in a straight line, on the far side of Maó, so arrival means crossing the island from east to west. Hiring a car at the terminal is the simplest option for this corner, and free parking is listed at the hotel. Taxis wait at the airport. Summer buses serve Maó and some resorts, but onward connections to Cala en Bosc are limited; check with the island bus operator.

Maó port, 37.8 km away, handles overnight crossings to Barcelona; Ciutadella, 8.3 km from Menorca Mar 88 1, has a smaller port with links to Alcúdia on Mallorca and is the handier arrival by sea. From either, the last stretch is by taxi or hire car. Cala Galdana is 11.5 km from the hotel and Son Bou 21.9 km for travellers moving between bases. Flights and ferries thin out in winter, so check operators and the hotel's dates.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Turqueta, white sand under pine on the south coast, is 7.6 km from Menorca Mar 88 1. Cala Galdana, a deep bay with a wide beach, is 11.5 km, and Son Bou, the longest beach on the island with dunes and wetland behind it, is 21.9 km. Reach Cala Turqueta early in July and August, when its car park fills and access can be restricted. Ciutadella old town at dusk is 8.3 km away.

The local cheese, Mahón-Menorca, holds a protected designation of origin and turns up on most menus, often with honey or olive oil. Fornells in the north is known for caldereta de llagosta, a lobster stew, while south coast kitchens lean on grilled fish and rice. Ciutadella, 8.3 km from Menorca Mar 88 1, is the nearest place to shop for a supper cooked in the room kitchen.

A day from Menorca Mar 88 1

Start early and drive 7.6 km from Menorca Mar 88 1 to Cala Turqueta, arriving before the car park fills in high summer. Swim, then continue 11.5 km to Cala Galdana for coffee and a longer beach. Alternatively head inland 9.7 km to the Naveta des Tudons, the boat-shaped prehistoric tomb beside the Ciutadella road, part of Talayotic Menorca, listed by UNESCO in 2023.

Return to Menorca Mar 88 1 in the afternoon for the garden and terrace, then drive 8.3 km to Ciutadella old town at dusk. Walk the lanes around the cathedral, look down on the narrow port as the light fades, and eat in the centre before the short drive back. Out of season the same circuit is calmer, with easier parking at Cala Turqueta and Cala Galdana and a quiet Ciutadella.

Practical tips

Menorca Mar 88 1 works best outside high summer. Cala en Bosc is seasonal and many businesses across the island shut roughly from November to April, so confirm the hotel's opening dates before booking flights. July and August bring crowds and the hardest search for a parking space at the coves. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax applies per person per night and is collected by the accommodation; the amount varies with category and season, children under 16 are exempt, and the Govern de les Illes Balears lists the current rules.

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