Xenia

About Xenia

Xenia is a four-star hotel in the Menorcan countryside, away from the resort strips, and it suits travellers who want quiet nights and a base for touring the island by car. Families gain space from the family rooms, the kitchen or kitchenette and the washing machine, while couples can treat the outdoor pool and garden as the slow part of the day. Ciutadella, the old capital, is 3.9 km away, so dinner in town is a short drive.

With four stars and a rural setting, Xenia works as a self-catering base as much as a conventional hotel: a kitchen, kitchenette and washing machine appear in the listed facilities alongside air conditioning, a TV and wifi. The pool and terrace shape the day, and the garden adds outdoor space that town properties rarely have. Anyone wanting nightlife on the doorstep should look at Ciutadella instead, 3.9 km away.

Location: Ciutadella de Menorca

The hotel sits in the countryside outside Menorca's main resort areas, with Ciutadella 3.9 km away in a straight line. That puts the cathedral, the narrow port and the old-town palaces within easy reach for an evening. Lanes around Xenia are rural rather than built up, so days here are quiet. Cala Galdana is 10.8 km off on the south coast and Son Bou 21.9 km further east.

A car is the practical way to move: the distances to Ciutadella and the southern coves are straight-line figures, and the lanes between them do not suit walking with shopping. In high summer, park early in Ciutadella and expect slow traffic near the popular coves. Late spring and early autumn bring easier parking, a calmer countryside and quieter coves, though some coastal places shut outside the main months.

Rooms and facilities

The listed facilities point to a flexible, apartment-style stay. A kitchen and kitchenette make breakfast and simple suppers easy, and the washing machine earns its place on a longer trip with children. Air conditioning and non-smoking rooms cover comfort, a hairdryer saves packing, and wifi with internet access keeps plans moving. Families can ask Xenia for the family rooms; couples may prefer a quieter corner by the terrace. The pool is outdoors.

Because room layouts differ, confirm with Xenia at booking which arrangement you are getting: a kitchen or a kitchenette, garden access, and whether the terrace is private or shared. Ask how the listed cleaning service runs during the stay, and whether the pool is open for the whole of your dates. Arrival times and any extra requests are worth settling in the same message, since the setting is rural and the drive from the airport is long.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 34.6 km from Xenia in a straight line, on the far side of the island near Maó. The drive crosses to the Ciutadella side, so a hire car collected at the terminal is the simplest arrangement and gives you transport for the rest of the stay. Taxis wait at arrivals; check the current fare with the operator before setting off. There are buses to Maó and seasonal services to resorts.

Maó port is 37.5 km away by the same straight-line measure, which matters if you arrive on an overnight ferry from Barcelona. Ciutadella's own port lies below the old town, 3.9 km from Xenia. Cala Galdana is 10.8 km off and Son Bou 21.9 km. Winter brings fewer flights and sailings, so confirm timetables with the operators, then tell Xenia roughly when you will reach the door.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Turqueta is 7.3 km from Xenia in a straight line, a south-coast cove of white sand under pine that fills early in summer. Cala Galdana, 10.8 km off, is the wide family bay of this stretch, with a curve of sand and shallow water. Son Bou, 21.9 km east, is the longest beach on the island, backed by dunes and a wetland. Some southern car parks have summer limits and fill by mid-morning, so go early or take the bus.

Ciutadella old town at dusk is 3.9 km away, and the Naveta des Tudons, a boat-shaped prehistoric tomb, is 5.9 km out; both belong to the Talayotic heritage listed by UNESCO in 2023. Menorcan eating here means Mahón-Menorca cheese with a protected designation of origin, lobster stew in the north and grilled fish along the south coast. Buy the cheese at markets and village shops rather than a named address.

A day from Xenia

Start early and drive the 7.3 km to Cala Turqueta before the car park fills, walking down through the pines for a morning swim on the Migjorn coast. Back at Xenia, the pool and garden take the middle of the day. In softer light, run the 5.9 km to the Naveta des Tudons, then continue 3.9 km into Ciutadella for dusk in the old town and the port below it.

A second day can head east: Son Bou is 21.9 km off, with the longest beach on the island and a wetland behind the dunes, and Cala Galdana 10.8 km for a bay that suits children. If the wind is up on the coast, take a short stretch of the Camí de Cavalls, the 185 km bridleway round Menorca, on foot. Then return to Xenia's pool and terrace.

Practical tips

Xenia's opening dates matter more than the calendar: most coastal businesses on Menorca close roughly from November to April, while Ciutadella stays open all year, so check with the hotel before booking a winter week. Peak demand falls in July and August, when coves and car parks are busiest. Expect the Balearic sustainable tourism tax, the ecotasa, to be added by Xenia per person per night, with rates set by category and season; children under 16 are exempt. The Govern de les Illes Balears publishes the rules.

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