Chalet Joan i Nuria

About Chalet Joan i Nuria

Chalet Joan i Nuria suits travellers who want a self-catering base on Menorca's north coast. The property is an apartment or villa with a garden, outdoor pool and terrace. It is not rated with stars and has no guest score listed. The accommodation works for families, couples or small groups who prefer independence over hotel services.

The stay is a private apartment or villa with a kitchen or kitchenette, a washing machine and a dishwasher. Guests can cook meals and eat on the patio or picnic area. The property has free WiFi, air conditioning and a safe. A cot is available for infants. The listed facilities include a fireplace, a DVD player and a radio.

Location: Arenal d'en Castell

Chalet Joan i Nuria is on Carrer Des Tord Negre in the Arenal d'en Castell area, on Menorca's north coast. Arenal d'en Castell is a near-circular bay of pale sand, about 0.9 km straight line from the property. The bay has a gentle slope and calm water, popular for swimming and sunbathing. The area has shops, cafes and a small supermarket within walking distance in summer.

Fornells, a fishing village known for its lobster stew, is 5.9 km straight line away. Es Mercadal, at the foot of Monte Toro, is 8.8 km straight line. In high summer the area is busy with holidaymakers. In the shoulder months of May, June and September the pace is quieter. A car is useful for exploring beyond the immediate bay.

Rooms and facilities

The apartment or villa is listed with air conditioning, a fan and a fireplace. The kitchen or kitchenette has an oven, microwave, toaster, refrigerator, dishwasher and coffee maker. There is a washing machine, iron and board, and a hairdryer. The living area has a TV, DVD player and radio. A cot is listed for families with babies. Guests should confirm the exact room layout and number of bedrooms with the property before booking.

The property has a balcony or terrace and a patio with a garden and picnic area. Free WiFi and internet access are listed. A safe is provided for valuables. Late arrivals should check check-in arrangements with the property, as times are not given. The accommodation is not beachfront; the nearest beach at Arenal d'en Castell is 0.9 km straight line away.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 18.2 km straight line from Chalet Joan i Nuria. A taxi from the airport takes about 20-30 minutes. A hire car gives flexibility for exploring the island. Buses run from the airport to Maó and, in summer, to the resorts; from Maó a bus connects to Arenal d'en Castell. In winter, fewer buses run and flights are reduced. Check the island bus operator for current timetables.

Maó port is 16.5 km straight line away. Ferries from Maó link to Barcelona with overnight crossings of several hours. From the port, a taxi or hire car is the most direct way to the property. Fornells is 5.9 km straight line and Es Mercadal 8.8 km straight line. A car is recommended for reaching these villages and the south coast coves. The Camí de Cavalls bridleway passes near the area.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Arenal d'en Castell, 0.9 km straight line, is the nearest beach. It is a sheltered bay with pale sand and shallow water, good for families. Fornells, 5.9 km straight line, is a fishing village where caldereta de llagosta (lobster stew) is a local speciality. Es Mercadal, 8.8 km straight line, sits below Monte Toro, the highest point on Menorca at about 358 m, with a sanctuary and views of both coasts.

The Favàritx lighthouse is 7.5 km straight line away, on the dark slate coast inside S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park. Monte Toro is 7.6 km straight line. Kayaking the north coast is possible from 7.9 km straight line. The Camí de Cavalls (GR 223) runs about 185 km around the island in 20 stages. Mahón-Menorca cheese has a protected designation of origin and is available in local shops.

A day from Chalet Joan i Nuria

From Chalet Joan i Nuria, a morning walk to Arenal d'en Castell takes about 10-15 minutes. Swim in the calm bay or sunbathe on the pale sand. After lunch, drive 7.5 km to the Favàritx lighthouse on the north-east coast. The dark slate landscape and the lighthouse are inside S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park. Walk the short path to the coast and watch for birds on the lagoon.

Late afternoon, drive 8.8 km to Es Mercadal and climb Monte Toro for views of both the north and south coasts. The sanctuary at the top is open to visitors. Return to the property for an evening meal on the terrace or patio. For dinner, Fornells is 5.9 km away and offers seafood restaurants. Drive back to the villa for a quiet night in the garden.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check Chalet Joan i Nuria's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, with higher demand and more crowds at beaches. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation. The rate depends on the season and accommodation type, 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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