Menorca Country Club

About Menorca Country Club

Menorca Country Club suits travellers who want a simple three-star base close to Fornells and the north coast rather than a resort with a packed daily programme. The hotel's Fornells setting puts the village 1.3 km away and the north coast kayak area 1.4 km away, so days can start on the water and end with a village supper. Couples and independent travellers get the most from it; families should check the room set-up before booking.

As a three-star hotel, Menorca Country Club is aimed at travellers who plan to be out most of the day, whether walking, kayaking or driving to the island's beaches, and who want a straightforward place to return to. The Fornells area is known for its sheltered bay and lobster stew, and the village is close enough for an evening without a long transfer. The stay is practical rather than pampering, so set expectations around the coast and the island rather than on-site entertainment.

Location: Fornells

Fornells is a fishing village on a sheltered bay, 1.3 km from Menorca Country Club, and its harbour and waterfront are the local reference points. Walking into the village is realistic for many guests, though the return in the dark may suit a taxi. Arenal d'en Castell is 7.2 km away, Es Mercadal is 7.6 km away and Maó port is 22.5 km away, so a car, taxi or seasonal bus is better for those trips; check current bus routes with the island bus operator.

In high summer the Fornells area draws day visitors and evening trade, so plan the 1.3 km walk into the village earlier and expect the north coast wind to shape mornings. Menorca Country Club is set back from the water, and the given bay at Arenal d'en Castell is 7.2 km away, which makes a car useful for beach days. May, June, September and October bring a calmer pace around the same distances, with fewer seasonal services; confirm what is open before travelling.

Rooms and facilities

Menorca Country Club's listed three-star status is the clearest guide to the stay: expect a practical base rather than a resort with a full daily programme. Couples can use it for the kayak area 1.4 km away and evenings in Fornells 1.3 km away, while families should confirm room capacity, cots and children's arrangements directly with the property. Late arrivals should arrange check-in times and access with the hotel in advance, as reception hours can vary by season.

For any facilities that matter to your stay, ask Menorca Country Club directly: breakfast, parking and room type are the details to confirm, and the three-star rating points to a simple rather than elaborate provision. Guests planning to walk to Fornells should ask about the route and lighting at night, while drivers can check whether parking is available on site. The hotel works best for travellers who treat it as a bed base between coast days, not as a destination in itself.

Getting there

For the 23.2 km run from Menorca Airport (MAH), the simplest choices are a taxi or hire car collected on arrival; public buses focus on Maó and summer resort links, with current routes from the island bus operator. Menorca Country Club is 1.3 km from Fornells, so the final stretch is short once you reach the village. Allow for flight delays and confirm the meeting point with the hotel if arriving late.

Maó port is 22.5 km from Menorca Country Club, which matters for ferry arrivals from Barcelona or Palma; confirm the sailing and arrange a transfer, as the port is not close. Arenal d'en Castell is 7.2 km away and Es Mercadal is 7.6 km away, so a car helps for both. Winter flights and ferries are fewer, so match arrival plans to the season and check with the operators before booking.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Fornells, the fishing village on a sheltered bay, is 1.3 km from Menorca Country Club and is the natural place for an evening stroll. Arenal d'en Castell, a near-circular bay, is 7.2 km away, and the kayak area on the north coast is 1.4 km from the hotel. Monte Toro, about 358 m high with a sanctuary and views of both coasts, is 7.8 km away; the Es Mercadal approach is 7.6 km.

The Favàritx lighthouse, on dark slate inside S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park, is 14.5 km from Menorca Country Club and makes a half-day trip by car. Food around Fornells means caldereta de llagosta, the lobster stew associated with the village, and Mahón-Menorca cheese has a protected designation of origin and appears across the island. The north coast here has darker, older rock, reddish sand and wind, so plan coastal walks with that exposure in mind.

A day from Menorca Country Club

Start with kayaking on the north coast, 1.4 km from Menorca Country Club, while the morning is calm; the north coast wind is part of the day's planning. Then head into Fornells, 1.3 km away, for a late breakfast and a look at the sheltered bay. Keep the car for the afternoon, because the next stops are spread out and public transport is limited outside the main routes.

Drive to Monte Toro, 7.8 km from Menorca Country Club, for the sanctuary and the views across both coasts, then return through Es Mercadal, 7.6 km away. If time allows, continue to the Favàritx lighthouse, 14.5 km away, on dark slate inside S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park. End with the short run back to Fornells, 1.3 km from the hotel, for lobster stew and an early night.

Practical tips

Menorca Country Club sits in a part of Menorca where much of the tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check the hotel's own opening dates before planning a winter stay; July and August bring the peak and busier roads around Fornells. A sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night by the accommodation, with rates that vary by season and category, reductions in low season and for longer stays, and exemption for children under 16. Confirm current rules with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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