Villa Siena

About Villa Siena

Villa Siena is a self-catering villa in a quiet spot near Cala en Blanes, on the west coast of Menorca. It suits travellers who want a private base with a pool, a kitchen and free parking, away from the busier resort strips. The villa is not rated and has no guest score listed, so guests should check recent feedback directly with the property.

This is a standalone villa with a private outdoor pool, a pool bar and a full kitchen. The facilities include air conditioning, free WiFi, a dishwasher, a microwave, a washing machine and a safe. There is free car parking on site. It is a non-smoking property with smoke detectors.

Location: Ciutadella de Menorca

Villa Siena is on Carrer De Mestral, outside the main resort areas and close to Cala en Blanes. Cala en Blanes is a small cove with a sandy beach, a few shops and restaurants. Ciutadella, the old capital of Menorca, is 2.9 km straight line from the villa: a short drive or a longer walk. The villa is not beachfront; the nearest beach is at Cala en Blanes itself, about a 10-minute walk downhill.

In high summer, the area around Cala en Blanes and Ciutadella gets busy, but the villa's position on a residential street keeps it quieter than the coastal front. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the pace is slower and parking is easier. A hire car is useful for exploring the coves and inland villages; the villa has free parking.

Rooms and facilities

Villa Siena is a single villa, not a hotel with multiple rooms. The listed facilities include air conditioning, a kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave, a washing machine, a hairdryer and a safe. There is free WiFi and internet access throughout. The villa is non-smoking and has smoke detectors. Guests should confirm the exact layout and number of bedrooms with the property before booking.

The villa has a private outdoor pool and a pool bar. For families, the kitchen and washing machine are practical for longer stays. Late arrivals should check the check-in procedure with the property, as no check-in times are listed. The safe is useful for storing valuables during day trips.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 38.4 km straight line from Villa Siena. A taxi from the airport takes about 35-40 minutes. Hire cars are available at the airport; the villa has free car parking. Buses from the airport go to Maó, but for Ciutadella and Cala en Blanes a taxi or hire car is more direct. Flights are fewer in winter; check the airline schedules.

Maó port is 41 km straight line from the villa; Ciutadella port is 2.9 km straight line. Ferries from Barcelona and Mallorca arrive at both ports. From Ciutadella port, a taxi to the villa takes about 5 minutes. Seasonal buses run between Ciutadella and Cala en Blanes in summer; in winter, services are reduced. Check the island bus operator for current timetables.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Ciutadella old town is 2.8 km straight line from Villa Siena. The old capital has a cathedral, palaces and a narrow port known for sunsets. The Naveta des Tudons, a boat-shaped prehistoric tomb, is 7.2 km straight line. Cala Turqueta, a white-sand cove on the south coast, is 11.8 km straight line. Arrive early in summer or take the bus, as car parks fill quickly.

Menorca is known for Mahón-Menorca cheese, a protected designation of origin product. The north coast has darker rock and reddish sand; the south coast has limestone coves under pine trees. Fornells, on the north coast, is known for caldereta de llagosta (lobster stew). The Camí de Cavalls, a 185 km coastal path, passes near several coves. No restaurants or bars are named here.

A day from Villa Siena

A day from Villa Siena could start with a swim in the private pool and breakfast in the kitchen. Drive the 2.9 km to Ciutadella old town to see the cathedral and the port. Walk through the narrow streets and look at the palaces. From Ciutadella, drive 7.2 km to the Naveta des Tudons, the prehistoric tomb. Return to the villa for lunch by the pool.

In the afternoon, drive 11.8 km to Cala Turqueta. The cove has white sand and clear water; arrive early to find parking. Swim and walk the Camí de Cavalls section along the coast. In the evening, drive back to Ciutadella for a walk along the port at sunset. The old town is 2.8 km from the villa, so the return is short.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Villa Siena for its opening dates and availability in those months. July and August are the peak months, with higher demand and warmer sea temperatures. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate varies by season and accommodation type, is reduced for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the Govern de les Illes Balears site for current rates.

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