Villa Maui

About Villa Maui

Villa Maui is a self-catering villa near Cala en Bosc on the south-west coast of Menorca. It suits travellers who want a private base with a kitchen and an outdoor pool, away from the main resort centres. The property is not rated and has no guest score listed. It provides free car parking and free wifi, making it practical for those exploring the island by car.

The villa is a good choice for couples or small families who prefer to cook their own meals and spend days at the pool or visiting nearby coves. The facilities include air conditioning, a dishwasher, a microwave and a washing machine. The outdoor pool is the main leisure feature. There is no on-site restaurant or bar, so guests rely on the kitchen and the surrounding area for food.

Location: Ciutadella de Menorca

Villa Maui is located on Tramuntana 106 B, just outside Cala en Bosc. This area is a quiet residential zone with a small marina and a handful of shops and cafés. Ciutadella, the old capital, is 8.3 km straight line away. The villa is not beachfront, but the coast is within a short drive. Cala Galdana, a popular sandy cove, is 11.5 km straight line away. Son Bou, the longest beach on the island, is 21.9 km straight line away.

In high summer, July and August, the roads to the southern coves can be busy and car parks fill early. A hire car is essential from Villa Maui because there is no regular bus service directly to the villa. In the shoulder months of May, June and September, the area is quieter and the pool is more relaxing. Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check the villa's opening dates before booking.

Rooms and facilities

Villa Maui is listed as a self-catering villa with a kitchen, a dishwasher, a microwave and a washing machine. Air conditioning is listed, which is useful in summer. The property has a safe and a smoke detector. There is no mention of the number of bedrooms or bathrooms, so guests should confirm the layout with the property before booking. The villa is non-smoking indoors.

For families, the outdoor pool and the kitchen make it practical for self-catering holidays. Late arrivals should check the check-in procedure with the property, as there is no reception desk. Free car parking is listed on site, which is convenient for those arriving by hire car. Wifi is listed as free, but the speed and reliability should be confirmed with the property if you need it for work.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 34.5 km straight line from Villa Maui. A taxi from the airport takes about 35-40 minutes by road. A hire car collected at the airport gives the most flexibility for exploring the island. Buses run from the airport to Maó and, in summer, to the resorts, but they do not serve Cala en Bosc directly, so a taxi or a hire car is needed for the last part of the journey.

Maó port, with ferries to Barcelona and Palma, is 37.9 km straight line away. Ciutadella, which has ferries to Alcúdia on Mallorca, is 8.3 km straight line away. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, so check the schedules in advance. The villa's free car parking makes it easy to leave the car and walk to the nearby marina or take short drives to Ciutadella and the southern coves.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Turqueta, a white-sand cove on the south coast, is 7.6 km straight line from Villa Maui. Arrive early in summer or take a bus from Ciutadella to avoid the car park filling. Ciutadella old town, with its cathedral, palaces and narrow port, is 8.2 km straight line away. The Naveta des Tudons, a boat-shaped prehistoric tomb, is 9.6 km straight line away. These are the nearest listed sights and can be visited in a half-day trip by car.

Menorca's south coast has limestone coves with pine trees: Cala Galdana (11.5 km straight line) and Son Bou (21.9 km straight line) are the closest listed beaches. The island is known for Mahón-Menorca cheese, which has a protected designation of origin, and for caldereta de llagosta, a lobster stew from Fornells on the north coast. The Camí de Cavalls, a 185 km coastal path, passes near several of these coves.

A day from Villa Maui

Start the morning at Villa Maui with breakfast on the terrace. Drive 8.3 km to Ciutadella and explore the old town: the cathedral, the narrow streets and the port. From there, continue 7.6 km to Cala Turqueta for a morning swim. The cove has white sand and clear water, with pine trees for shade. Arrive early to find a parking spot. After a swim, drive back towards Ciutadella for lunch at one of the port cafés.

In the afternoon, drive 9.6 km to the Naveta des Tudons, the prehistoric boat-shaped tomb. It is a short stop with an information panel. Return to Villa Maui for a swim in the outdoor pool. In the evening, drive back to Ciutadella for sunset over the port. The old town is lit up at dusk, as listed in the nearby sights. Dinner can be self-catered at the villa or at a restaurant in Ciutadella.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check Villa Maui's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, with busy roads and full car parks at the southern coves. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation. The rate depends on the type of accommodation and the season, and is reduced in low season and for longer stays. Children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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