Finca Binimazoch

About Finca Binimazoch

Finca Binimazoch suits travellers who want a quiet base in the Menorcan countryside rather than a resort strip, and who are happy to drive to the water. The four-star rural hotel sits on the road between Maó and Fornells, with the nearest sand at Arenal d'en Castell about 4.9 km away in a straight line. Couples, walkers and families with a car get space, a garden and a pool at the end of the day.

Finca Binimazoch is a four-star agroturismo, the island's rural-hotel formula: a countryside address with the practical comforts of a house rather than the rhythms of a resort. The listed facilities point to long, unhurried stays, with a kitchen, a fireplace, a washing machine, a garden and an outdoor pool. It is a base for people who plan their own days, eat late on the terrace and set off early for the coast road, and who prefer a quiet lane to a strip of bars.

Location: Es Mercadal

Finca Binimazoch stands in open country on the road linking Maó with Fornells, in the north of Menorca. This is the Tramuntana side of the island, where the rock is older and darker, the sand often reddish, and the wind a steady presence. Fornells itself, a fishing village 10.7 km away in a straight line, is known for caldereta de llagosta, the lobster stew served across the north. The capital, Maó, and its long harbour lie about 11.1 km from the hotel.

Little is walkable from Finca Binimazoch beyond the lanes around the grounds, so plan on a car, a taxi or the island buses. Arenal d'en Castell, a near-circular bay 4.9 km away in a straight line, is the closest swim. In July and August the coast road fills and the bays are busy by mid-morning. In May, June, September and October the same drives are calm and the countryside around Finca Binimazoch is at its best for walking. Check bus lines with the island operator, since many run only in season.

Rooms and facilities

The listed facilities at Finca Binimazoch are those of a self-contained house: a kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher, refrigerator and toaster, a washing machine, an iron and board, and wifi. A fireplace and a DVD player suit cooler evenings in the shoulder months, and the garden and outdoor pool give children room to run while adults cook. Non-smoking rooms are listed. Couples can take the same space and use it more slowly, with the pool as the centre of the day.

Confirm with Finca Binimazoch before booking which unit suits your group, whether the pool is shared or private to a house, and how arrival works if you land on a late flight into Menorca Airport. Ask about pet arrangements, since pets are allowed, and about cleaning and linen over a longer stay. Wifi appears twice in the listed facilities, so check signal strength in the specific rooms if you plan to work. Ask about heating and cooling for the season you travel.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 12.6 km from Finca Binimazoch in a straight line and lies about 4-5 km south-west of Maó. The simplest arrival is a taxi or a hire car collected at the airport; the drive crosses the centre of the island and brings you onto the Maó to Fornells road. Island buses run to Maó and, in summer, to the resorts, though Finca Binimazoch sits away from the main villages. Check current lines and times with the island bus operator.

From Maó port, 11.1 km from Finca Binimazoch in a straight line, ferries arrive from Barcelona and Palma; crossings are long and schedules change with the season, so check with the operators before booking. Ciutadella, the old capital in the west, has its own crossings and is a separate approach by road. Hire cars are worth arranging ahead in July and August, and flights and ferries thin out between November and April, so confirm both before fixing dates at Finca Binimazoch.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest swim from Finca Binimazoch is Arenal d'en Castell, a near-circular bay about 4.9 km away in a straight line. Fornells, 10.7 km away, is the other obvious outing: a fishing village with a sheltered harbour and a walk along the water. Inland, Es Mercadal and Monte Toro are about 9 km from the hotel, while the Favàritx lighthouse and S'Albufera des Grau lie 6.5 km and 6.7 km away. Each of these needs a vehicle.

Eating well around Finca Binimazoch is straightforward. The north coast is lobster-stew country, and Fornells, 10.7 km away, is where caldereta de llagosta is most associated. Mahón-Menorca cheese, which carries a protected designation of origin, appears on menus and in markets across the island, and Maó port, 11.1 km away, is the place for a proper shop. The kitchen at Finca Binimazoch, with oven and dishwasher, makes self-catering easy after a market run.

A day from Finca Binimazoch

Start early from Finca Binimazoch and drive north-east to the Favàritx lighthouse, 6.5 km away in a straight line, where the road crosses dark slate inside S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park, 6.7 km from the hotel. The lagoon, dunes and birdlife of the park fill a morning, and a short walk from the lighthouse gives wide sea views. Carry water and check the marked routes in the park before setting out.

Return towards the centre for the afternoon and climb to Monte Toro, 7.2 km from Finca Binimazoch in a straight line and about 358 m high, with a sanctuary at the top and views across both coasts. Es Mercadal sits at its foot, about 9 km away, and makes a sensible stop on the way back. Finish with a swim at Arenal d'en Castell, 4.9 km from the hotel, or drive to Fornells, 10.7 km away, for the evening. A car makes the loop simple; taxis need booking.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, and rural addresses often shut for part of that window, so check Finca Binimazoch's opening dates before booking a winter stay. July and August are the peak, when the bays near the hotel fill early and hire cars are scarce. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax, the ecotasa, is charged by Finca Binimazoch per person per night; the rate depends on the accommodation type and the season, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Ask the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rates.

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