Villa Menorca Tana

About Villa Menorca Tana

Villa Menorca Tana is a self-catering villa near Cala en Blanes, on the west coast of Menorca. It suits families and couples who prefer a private base with an outdoor pool, a garden and a full kitchen rather than a hotel with shared facilities. The villa is not rated for stars and has no guest score listed, so the decision rests on the facilities and the location.

The accommodation is a whole villa, listed with air conditioning, free WiFi, a washing machine, a dishwasher and a terrace. The kitchen includes an oven, a microwave, a toaster, a refrigerator and a coffee maker. For families, a cot and family rooms are listed. The property also has free car parking, a safe, a DVD player, a radio and a TV.

Location: Ciutadella de Menorca

Villa Menorca Tana is in a residential area near Cala en Blanes, about 3.2 km straight line from Ciutadella. Ciutadella is the old capital of Menorca, with a cathedral, narrow streets, palaces and a port known for sunsets. The villa is not beachfront; the nearest listed beach is Cala Turqueta, 12.2 km straight line. A hire car is useful for exploring, as the villa has free parking.

In July and August the area around Ciutadella and the southern coves gets busy, and car parks at coves like Cala Turqueta fill early. In the shoulder months of May, June and September the pace is slower and parking easier. Much of the tourism business on Menorca closes from November to April, so confirm the villa's opening dates with the property.

Rooms and facilities

Villa Menorca Tana is listed as a whole villa with air conditioning, a kitchen and an outdoor pool. The facilities include a washing machine, a dishwasher, an iron and board, and a hairdryer. For entertainment there is a TV, a DVD player and a radio. WiFi is free. The property is non-smoking and has a smoke detector and a first aid kit.

Families are catered for with a cot and family rooms listed. The kitchen has an oven, a microwave, a toaster, a refrigerator and a coffee maker, so self-catering is straightforward. Check with Villa Menorca Tana about the exact layout, the number of bedrooms and the bathroom configuration, as these details are not given in the listing.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is about 38.8 km straight line from Villa Menorca Tana. A taxi from the airport takes roughly 40-50 minutes of driving. A hire car collected at the airport gives flexibility for exploring the island. Buses run to Maó and, in summer, to the resorts, but a car is more practical for reaching the villa and the nearby coves.

Maó port is 41.3 km straight line, and Ciutadella is 3.2 km straight line. Ferries from Maó and Ciutadella connect to Barcelona (overnight crossings of several hours) and to Alcúdia on Mallorca. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, so check schedules with the operators. The villa's free parking makes a hire car the most convenient option.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Ciutadella old town is 3.2 km straight line from Villa Menorca Tana, walkable for the fit or a short drive. The Naveta des Tudons, a boat-shaped prehistoric tomb, is 7.5 km straight line. Cala Turqueta, a white-sand cove on the south coast, is 12.2 km straight line. Cala Galdana is 15.2 km straight line. All are best reached by car, especially in summer when buses are limited.

Menorca is known for Mahón-Menorca cheese, which has a protected designation of origin, and for caldereta de llagosta (lobster stew) from Fornells on the north coast. The Camí de Cavalls (GR 223) runs about 185 km around the coast, with stages that pass near the south coves. The island's centre has Es Mercadal at the foot of Monte Toro, about 358 m high, with views of both coasts.

A day from Villa Menorca Tana

A day from Villa Menorca Tana could start with a short drive to Ciutadella old town, 3.2 km away, for a morning walk through the narrow streets and a look at the cathedral and port. From there, drive to the Naveta des Tudons, 7.5 km, to see the prehistoric tomb. Midday, head to Cala Turqueta, 12.2 km, for a swim and a picnic on the white sand. Arrive early in summer to find parking.

In the afternoon, drive to Cala Galdana, 15.2 km, a larger cove with a sandy beach and pine shade. Return to Villa Menorca Tana in the late afternoon for a swim in the outdoor pool. Evening could be a drive back to Ciutadella for a walk along the port at dusk, 3.2 km away. The whole route is about 40-50 km of driving, easily done in a day.

Practical tips

Villa Menorca Tana's opening months are not listed; check with the property, as much of Menorca's tourism business closes from roughly November to April. July and August are the peak months, with crowded coves and higher demand for car parking. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and the type of accommodation, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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