Villa Jaime

About Villa Jaime

Villa Jaime is a self-catering villa on the north coast of Menorca, in the resort of Arenal d'en Castell. It suits travellers who want a base with a kitchen, a washing machine and a private outdoor pool, plus free parking for a hire car. The villa is not rated for stars and has no guest score listed.

The accommodation is a villa or apartment with air conditioning, free wifi, a dishwasher, a microwave, a hairdryer, a safe and smoke detectors. A pool bar is on site. The property is not beachfront: the sand of Arenal d'en Castell is 0.4 km away in a straight line.

Location: Arenal d'en Castell

Arenal d'en Castell is a near-circular bay of pale sand on the north coast. The resort has a handful of shops, bars and restaurants around the bay, and a small harbour. In July and August the beach fills with visitors, but the cove's shape keeps the water calm. In the shoulder months of May, June and September the pace is quieter, and many places close outside the main season.

Villa Jaime is on Avenida Arenal, about 0.4 km straight line from the beach. Fornells, a fishing village known for lobster stew, is 5.9 km away. Es Mercadal, at the foot of Monte Toro, is 8.3 km away. A hire car is useful for exploring the coast and the interior; parking is free at the villa.

Rooms and facilities

The villa is listed with air conditioning, free wifi, a kitchen, a dishwasher, a microwave, a washing machine and a hairdryer. A safe and smoke detectors are fitted. The property has a non-smoking policy. Guests should confirm the exact number of bedrooms and bathrooms with the owner before booking.

The outdoor pool and pool bar are on site. Families can use the kitchen and washing machine for longer stays. Late arrivals should check the check-in procedure with the property, as no times are listed. Free car parking is available.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 17.8 km straight line from Villa Jaime. A taxi takes about 20-30 minutes. A hire car collected at the airport gives flexibility for the stay. Buses run from the airport to Maó and, in summer, to the resorts; from Maó you would need a second bus or a taxi to Arenal d'en Castell.

Maó port is 16.2 km straight line away. Ferries from Barcelona and Palma arrive there. From the port, a taxi or a hire car is the most direct option. Flights and ferries are fewer in winter. Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check the villa's opening dates before booking.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Arenal d'en Castell beach is 0.4 km from Villa Jaime. Fornells, 5.9 km away, is a sheltered harbour village where you can eat caldereta de llagosta (lobster stew) at the waterside restaurants. Es Mercadal and Monte Toro are 8.3 km away; the sanctuary at the top, at 358 m, has views of both coasts.

The Favàritx lighthouse, 7.6 km straight line, stands on dark slate inside S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park, the core zone of the Biosphere Reserve. Kayaking the north coast is possible from about 7.7 km away; the coast has cliffs, coves and clear water. The Camí de Cavalls passes through the area.

A day from Villa Jaime

Start the morning at Villa Jaime with breakfast in the kitchen or by the pool. Drive the 8.3 km to Es Mercadal, then walk up Monte Toro to the sanctuary for views across the island. On the way back, stop at Fornells, 5.9 km from the villa, for a walk along the harbour.

In the afternoon, head to Arenal d'en Castell beach, 0.4 km away, for a swim. Later, drive 7.6 km to the Favàritx lighthouse and walk the slate headland inside S'Albufera des Grau. Return to Villa Jaime for an evening meal cooked in the kitchen, then sit by the pool as the light fades.

Practical tips

Check the villa's opening dates before booking, as much of Menorca's tourism business closes from November to April. July and August are the busiest months on the north coast; May, June and September are quieter. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate varies by season and length of stay, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate on the Govern de les Illes Balears website.

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