Villas Ses Abeurades

About Villas Ses Abeurades

Villas Ses Abeurades suits travellers who want to be close to Ciutadella but outside the busiest resort strip. The hotel is a collection of separate villas around a pool, with a restaurant and bar on site. It is rated two stars and is classed as a rural hotel, which means a quieter, more spread-out setting than a standard hotel block.

The property sits near Cala en Blanes, a small cove on the north-west coast. The area is residential and low-key, with a few shops and cafés within walking distance. In high summer the nearby coves fill up, but the hotel grounds offer space and a pool. Outside July and August the whole area is much quieter, and many restaurants and seasonal services close from November to April.

Location: Ciutadella de Menorca

Villas Ses Abeurades is in the Cala en Blanes area, about 2.8 km straight line from Ciutadella. The old town of Ciutadella is walkable for fit pedestrians, but most guests use a car or taxi for the journey. The hotel is not on the seafront; Cala en Blanes cove is a short drive or a longer walk away.

Ciutadella has a cathedral, narrow streets, palaces and a small port. The coast north of the hotel has rocky coves and the Camí de Cavalls path. A car is useful for reaching the southern white-sand coves such as Cala Turqueta, which is 11.5 km straight line from the hotel. In summer, seasonal buses run from Ciutadella to some of the beaches, but services are reduced from November to April.

Rooms and facilities

The hotel is listed as having a bar, a restaurant, a business centre and a swimming pool. Rooms are in separate villas, which gives more privacy than a single building. Guests should confirm the type of room and its location within the property when booking, as the layout varies.

For families, the villa-style accommodation offers more space than a standard hotel room. Couples may prefer a quieter villa away from the pool area. Late arrivals should check the reception hours with the hotel in advance, as rural hotels sometimes close the front desk outside certain hours. Air conditioning is listed, but guests should confirm its availability for their specific dates.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 38.2 km straight line from Villas Ses Abeurades. A taxi takes about 35-40 minutes on the main roads. Hire cars are available at the airport and give flexibility for the stay. Buses from the airport go to Maó, and from there a connection to Ciutadella is possible, but services are more limited in winter and the journey takes over an hour.

The port at Ciutadella is 2.8 km straight line from the hotel, so arriving by ferry from Barcelona or Alcúdia on Mallorca puts guests close. From Maó port, 40.8 km straight line, a taxi or hire car is the most practical option. In summer, more flights and ferries run; from November to April, frequencies drop and some routes run only a few times a week.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Ciutadella old town, 2.8 km straight line, is the nearest major destination. The evening passeig along the port and through the old streets is a short drive or a 30-minute walk. The Naveta des Tudons, a prehistoric boat-shaped tomb, is 7.2 km straight line from the hotel and worth a visit on the way to or from Ciutadella.

Cala Turqueta, 11.5 km straight line, is one of the best-known white-sand coves on the south coast. It has a pine-backed beach and clear water. The Camí de Cavalls passes through the area, and walkers can join the trail near the hotel. Mahón-Menorca cheese is produced across the island and is served in local shops and markets; the nearest market is in Ciutadella.

A day from Villas Ses Abeurades

Start the morning at Villas Ses Abeurades with breakfast at the hotel restaurant. Drive 2.8 km into Ciutadella to see the cathedral and the port before the crowds arrive. Walk through the old town and look at the 18th-century palaces. Mid-morning, drive 11.5 km to Cala Turqueta, arriving early to find a parking spot. Swim and walk the Camí de Cavalls section along the coast.

For lunch, return towards Ciutadella and stop at the Naveta des Tudons, 7.2 km from the hotel, to see the prehistoric tomb. In the afternoon, relax at the hotel pool or drive to Cala en Blanes for a quieter swim. Evening: drive back to Ciutadella port for a walk along the water at sunset. Dinner can be at the hotel restaurant or at one of the restaurants in the old town.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes from roughly November to April, so check Villas Ses Abeurades' opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, when the southern coves fill early and car parks are limited. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax, the ecotasa, is charged per person per night by the accommodation; rates change by season and category, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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