Voramar

About Voramar

Voramar suits families and couples who want a base outside the main resort areas rather than a full resort programme. The hotel is in the Cala en Blanes area on the west side of Menorca, with apartments listed alongside the rooms, which makes a week of self-catering realistic. A garden, a terrace and an outdoor pool cover the afternoons, and a kids pool keeps younger guests occupied. Apartments with a kitchenette let guests eat in when they prefer.

Voramar is a three-star hotel with a guest score of 4.0 out of 5 from 100 reviews. The hotel has apartments as well as hotel rooms, so a short break and a longer self-catering holiday both work. On site there are bars and a restaurant, and the facilities include air conditioning, free wifi and a laundry service. It is a practical choice for travellers whose priority is Ciutadella and the south coast rather than an organised resort.

Location: Ciutadella de Menorca

The hotel is in the Cala en Blanes area on the western side of Menorca, outside the main resort strips and 3.7 km from Ciutadella. Ciutadella is the old capital, with a cathedral, streets of palaces and a narrow port that faces the sunset. The Naveta des Tudons, a boat-shaped prehistoric tomb, is 8.1 km away. Cala en Blanes gives Voramar a local base for everyday shopping, with the town a short run up the road.

Cala en Blanes is the nearest village for a walk, and the hotel is 3.7 km from Ciutadella, which is easy by bus, taxi or car. A car is the simplest way to reach Cala Turqueta at 12.2 km and Cala Galdana at 15.4 km. In high summer the southern coves and their car parks fill early, and some access is controlled; in spring and late September the same runs are calmer, with the sea around 18-19 °C in May.

Rooms and facilities

Couples can take a room with air conditioning, a TV, a safe and a balcony or terrace, plus a hairdryer and toiletries in the bathroom, some with a bath. Families and longer stays are better served by the apartments at Voramar, which come with a kitchen or kitchenette, a microwave, an oven, a refrigerator and a sink. A cot can be requested, and non-smoking rooms are available.

Late arrivals should confirm reception cover with Voramar before travelling, since arrival hours shift with the season. Room service, a desk and internet access are listed, which helps if part of the trip is work. Cleaning and a laundry service are available. Confirm with the hotel whether the apartment includes the kitchen equipment you need, whether a cot carries a charge, and whether pool towels are supplied.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 39.1 km from Voramar in a straight line, on the opposite side of the island from Cala en Blanes. Hire cars collected at the airport are the usual choice, with taxis and a bus connection through Maó as alternatives. Es Mercadal, at the foot of Monte Toro, is 25.2 km from the hotel and sits roughly between the airport and the west. Allow extra time for the Ciutadella approach in July and August.

Maó port, 41.7 km away in a straight line, handles the overnight ferry from Barcelona; hire cars are available in Maó and the drive west passes Es Mercadal and Monte Toro. Ciutadella, 3.7 km from Voramar, has its own small port and is the natural arrival point for this coast. Buses are more frequent in summer, so check the island bus operator for current lines, and expect fewer flights and ferries in winter.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Sights within easy reach include Ciutadella old town at 3.7 km, best at dusk when the light reaches the port, and the Naveta des Tudons at 8.1 km on the road towards Maó. The southern coves need a car: Cala Turqueta is 12.2 km from Voramar and Cala Galdana 15.4 km, both limestone bays with pale sand under pine. Cala en Blanes itself is the nearest coastal village.

Menorca's cooking follows the coast and the countryside. Caldereta de llagosta, the lobster stew, belongs to Fornells on the north coast, a long way from Voramar but worth the drive. Mahón-Menorca cheese has a protected designation of origin and appears on most menus, and Maó keeps a gin tradition from the British 18th century. Ciutadella, 3.7 km away, is the place to buy cheese and market produce for the apartment kitchen.

A day from Voramar

Begin in Ciutadella, 3.7 km from Voramar, with the cathedral, the narrow lanes and the port taking a couple of hours before the day heats up. Drive on to the Naveta des Tudons at 8.1 km, a short stop beside the Maó road, then continue to Cala Turqueta at 12.2 km for a swim. The cove is popular, so an early arrival helps with parking and with space on the sand.

Return west in the afternoon for the pool and garden at Voramar, or drive to Cala Galdana at 15.4 km for a longer beach afternoon. In the evening Ciutadella is 3.7 km away, and the old town at dusk followed by a late dinner makes a good finish. Es Mercadal and Monte Toro at 25.2 km suit a half-day instead, with views across both coasts.

Practical tips

Check Voramar's opening dates before booking, because many hotels, beach bars and seasonal buses on Menorca close roughly from November to April, and winter brings fewer flights and ferries. Peak demand falls in July and August, so reserve the apartment early and expect busy coves in the south. The ecotasa is a Balearic sustainable tourism tax charged per person per night by the accommodation; the amount varies with the category and the season, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Confirm current rates with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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