Playa Parc Apartments

About Playa Parc Apartments

Playa Parc Apartments suit travellers who want a base in northern Menorca with kitchen facilities and a range of on-site amenities. The property is not rated by stars and has no guest score, but the listed facilities include a kitchenette or kitchen, a balcony or terrace, and access to an outdoor pool, a pool bar and a kids' pool. This kind of stay works for couples, families or small groups who prefer to cook some meals and have flexible space rather than a standard hotel room.

The apartments are in the Son Parc urbanisation, a residential area near the north coast. The setting is quiet and practical, with a garden, a solarium and a games room listed among the facilities. Guests can use the 24-hour front desk and the concierge service for local information. The property also lists bike and car rental, which helps with exploring the island independently.

Location: Arenal d'en Castell

Arenal d'en Castell, a near-circular bay of pale sand on the north coast, is 2.1 km straight line from the apartments. The bay has calm water and a promenade with a few shops and places to eat. Fornells, a fishing village known for its lobster stew, is 4.1 km away. Es Mercadal, at the foot of Monte Toro, is 7.7 km away. A car is useful for reaching these places, though the apartments list bike rental for shorter trips.

In high summer, the area around Arenal d'en Castell gets busy with visitors, but the apartments' location in Son Parc is slightly set back from the bay. In the shoulder months of May, June and September, the north coast is quieter and the wind is less strong than in the heart of winter. The property has a 24-hour front desk, so late arrivals are straightforward.

Rooms and facilities

The apartments are listed with a kitchen or kitchenette, a refrigerator, a microwave and a toaster, so self-catering is straightforward. Each unit has a balcony or terrace, air conditioning, a TV, a telephone and a safe. Some rooms have a sofa bed, which adds flexibility for families or groups. A cot and high chairs are listed, and the property also lists babysitting service for guests who need time away.

Facilities include a hairdryer, an iron and board, and toiletries. The property lists non-smoking rooms and smoke detectors. For entertainment, there is a DVD player and a games room with table tennis and darts. Guests should confirm the exact configuration of their apartment with the property before arrival, especially the number of bedrooms and the presence of a sofa bed.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 19.2 km straight line from the apartments. A taxi from the airport takes about 20-25 minutes by road. Buses run from the airport to Maó and, in summer, to the resorts; from Maó, a connecting bus or taxi covers the remaining distance to Son Parc. A hire car collected at the airport gives the most flexibility for exploring the island, and the apartments list car rental service on site.

Maó port, where ferries from Barcelona and Palma arrive, is 17.8 km straight line away. From the port, a taxi or a hire car is the most direct option. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, and some bus routes reduce frequency, so checking the island bus operator's timetable before travelling is wise. The property's 24-hour front desk helps with late arrivals.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Arenal d'en Castell, 2.1 km away, is a sheltered bay with pale sand and calm water, good for swimming and kayaking. The north coast around Fornells, 4.1 km away, offers fishing and diving opportunities. Monte Toro, the highest point on Menorca at about 358 m, is 6.7 km away and gives views of both coasts from its sanctuary. The Favàritx lighthouse, on dark slate inside S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park, is 9.3 km away and worth a visit for its stark landscape.

Menorcan food includes Mahón-Menorca cheese, a protected designation of origin product, and caldereta de llagosta, a lobster stew from Fornells. The apartments list a bar or snack café on site, and guests can also cook their own meals using the kitchen facilities. The nearby village of Es Mercadal has a few shops and restaurants, and the Camí de Cavalls, the 185-km coastal path, passes within reach of the area.

A day from Playa Parc Apartments

Start the morning with breakfast on the apartment's balcony or terrace, using the kitchen to prepare it. Drive or cycle the 2.1 km to Arenal d'en Castell for a swim in the calm bay. The pale sand and clear water make for a relaxed morning. Later, head 6.7 km to Monte Toro, park near Es Mercadal and walk up to the sanctuary for views of both the north and south coasts. The drive takes about 10 minutes each way.

In the afternoon, continue 9.3 km to the Favàritx lighthouse, inside S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park. The dark slate landscape and the lagoon are a contrast to the sandy bay. Return to the apartments in the late afternoon for a rest by the outdoor pool or a game of table tennis in the games room. For dinner, cook in the kitchenette or walk to the pool bar for a snack. The 24-hour front desk is available if needed.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business, including many hotels, beach bars and seasonal bus routes, closes roughly from November to April; check the apartments' opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, when Arenal d'en Castell is busiest and car parks fill early. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax, known as the ecotasa, is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and the type of apartment, 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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