Apartamentos El Bergantin Menorca Club

About Apartamentos El Bergantin Menorca Club

These apartments suit travellers who want a self-catering base in a quiet fishing village on Menorca's north coast. The property has an outdoor pool and a garden, and the listed facilities include a kitchen or kitchenette, a washing machine and a dishwasher. The 3-star rating reflects a practical, no-fuss stay for couples or families.

The accommodation is in Fornells, a village built around a sheltered bay known for its lobster stew. The north coast here has darker rock and reddish sand, and the wind can pick up in summer. The apartments provide a place to cook your own meals and relax by the pool after exploring the coves and the Camí de Cavalls.

Location: Fornells

Fornells is a working fishing village on a long, narrow bay. The centre has a few shops and restaurants, and the waterfront is about 1.7 km straight line from the apartments. The village is quieter than the south-coast resorts, with a local feel even in August. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the pace slows further and the bay is calm.

A car is useful for reaching other parts of the island. Menorca Airport (MAH) is 23.1 km straight line away, and Maó port is 22.5 km straight line. Es Mercadal and Monte Toro are 7.2 km straight line, and Arenal d'en Castell is 7.4 km straight line. Buses run to Fornells from Maó in summer, but services are limited in winter.

Rooms and facilities

The apartments are listed with a kitchen or kitchenette, a refrigerator, an oven, a microwave, a toaster and a dishwasher. Air conditioning is listed, and each unit has a balcony or terrace and a patio. Free WiFi and a TV are provided. The rooms are non-smoking. For families, the self-catering setup allows flexible meal times, and the washing machine is useful for longer stays.

Guests arriving late should confirm check-in arrangements with the property, as reception hours may vary. A safe is listed in the rooms, and a hairdryer is provided. Cleaning and laundry service are listed, but it is best to check the schedule with the hotel. The outdoor pool is open in the warmer months; the garden offers a place to sit out.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 23.1 km straight line from the apartments. A taxi takes about 25-30 minutes. A hire car collected at the airport gives flexibility to explore the island. Buses run from the airport to Maó, then change for a bus to Fornells; services are more frequent in summer. In winter, fewer flights arrive and bus connections are reduced.

From Maó port (22.5 km straight line), a taxi or a hire car is the most direct option. Ferries from Barcelona and Palma arrive at Maó. Fornells is a short drive north on the ME-15 road. The apartments have no listed parking, but street parking is usually available in the area. Check the ferry operators for current timetables.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Fornells village is 1.7 km straight line away, with its bay and a handful of shops. The north coast has coves such as Cala Tirant and Cala Pregonda, both a short drive. The Favàritx lighthouse (14.7 km straight line) sits on dark slate inside S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park, a good spot for a walk. Arenal d'en Castell (7.4 km straight line) has a near-circular bay with a sandy beach.

Monte Toro (7.5 km straight line) is the highest point on Menorca at about 358 m, with a sanctuary and views of both coasts. Es Mercadal, at the foot of the hill, is 7.2 km straight line away and has a few cafés. The Camí de Cavalls passes near Fornells, and you can walk or cycle sections of it. Kayaking the north coast is listed as a nearby activity, about 1 km straight line from the apartments.

A day from Apartamentos El Bergantin Menorca Club

Start the morning with breakfast on the terrace, then drive to Fornells for a coffee by the bay. From there, head to the Favàritx lighthouse (14.7 km straight line) for a walk on the slate headland. The S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park is nearby, with a lagoon and birdlife. Return to the apartments for a swim in the pool before lunch.

In the afternoon, drive to Monte Toro (7.5 km straight line) for the views. Stop in Es Mercadal for a drink. Later, head to Arenal d'en Castell (7.4 km straight line) for a walk along the beach. In the evening, cook dinner in the apartment or eat in Fornells. The bay is quiet after dark, and the terrace is a good place to sit out.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check the hotel's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, with higher demand and warmer sea temperatures. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and the type of accommodation, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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