TRH Tirant Playa

About TRH Tirant Playa

TRH Tirant Playa suits families and couples who want a base on Menorca's north coast rather than a large resort strip. The four-star hotel stands near Fornells, a fishing village on a sheltered bay, and its outdoor pool, kids pool and family rooms give younger guests space. Walkers and cyclists can use the listed bike rental service to reach the coast road and the Camí de Cavalls.

The stay is a four-star hotel with a garden, solarium and outdoor pool, plus a restaurant for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Listed room facilities include a balcony, air conditioning, a safe and, in some rooms, a kitchenette with refrigerator and microwave. A 24-hour front desk and express check-in help guests arriving on later flights from Menorca Airport. The bar and pool bar are listed for drinks after a day on the coast.

Location: Fornells

TRH Tirant Playa sits outside Fornells on Menorca's north coast, about 2.1 km from the village centre. Fornells is a fishing village on a sheltered bay, known for caldereta de llagosta, the lobster stew served around the harbour. The hotel is not beachfront, though a beach is listed nearby. The setting suits guests who prefer a village base to a built-up resort. Es Mercadal and Monte Toro are about 6.4 km away.

A car, taxi or bus makes the wider north coast easy to reach from TRH Tirant Playa. Arenal d'en Castell is about 7 km away, Es Mercadal and Monte Toro about 6.4 km, and Maó port about 21.8 km. The 2.1 km to Fornells is walkable in cooler hours. In July and August the bay is busy; in May, June, September and October the roads and village are calmer.

Rooms and facilities

Couples can use TRH Tirant Playa as a calm base, with a balcony, air conditioning and a safe listed among room features. Families have more to work with: family rooms, a cot, high chairs, a kids pool and a babysitting service are listed. The kitchenette, refrigerator and microwave help with simple meals, and the garden and picnic area give children room outside. A sofa bed adds flexibility.

Late arrivals at TRH Tirant Playa can rely on the listed 24-hour front desk, express check-in, luggage storage and room service. The restaurant covers breakfast, lunch and dinner, and the bar and pool bar are listed for drinks. Before booking, confirm which rooms include the kitchenette, whether a cot or babysitting is available for your dates, and the times of any shuttle service. Check-in and check-out times are best confirmed directly.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is about 22.4 km from TRH Tirant Playa in a straight line, on the south-west side of Maó. Taxis and hire cars are the simplest way to cover the distance with luggage; buses run to Maó and, in summer, to island resorts, so check the current route and times with the island bus operator. The hotel lists a shuttle service, worth confirming before arrival.

From Maó port, about 21.8 km away, the drive to TRH Tirant Playa crosses the island's centre by road. Fornells is about 2.1 km from the hotel, Es Mercadal and Monte Toro about 6.4 km, and Arenal d'en Castell about 7 km. Ferries from Maó and Ciutadella run to Barcelona, and links exist to Mallorca; check operators. Winter brings fewer flights and sailings, so plan connections around the season.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The hotel lists a beach nearby, and kayaking on the north coast is about 1 km from TRH Tirant Playa. Arenal d'en Castell, a near-circular bay about 7 km away, gives another stretch of water. Fornells, 2.1 km away, is the place to try caldereta de llagosta, the local lobster stew. Mahón-Menorca cheese, which has a protected designation of origin, appears on many menus. Ask about the day's catch.

Monte Toro, about 6.7 km from TRH Tirant Playa, is Menorca's highest point at roughly 358 m, with a sanctuary and views across the island. The Favàritx lighthouse is about 14.3 km away, on dark slate inside S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park. Es Mercadal, at the foot of Monte Toro, is about 6.4 km away and useful for supplies. The Camí de Cavalls long-distance path circles the Menorca coast, with sections reachable from the north.

A day from TRH Tirant Playa

Start early from TRH Tirant Playa with a kayak on the north coast, about 1 km away, while the water is calm. Then walk or drive the 2.1 km into Fornells for the harbour and a late breakfast. In the afternoon, head about 6.7 km to Monte Toro for the sanctuary and island views, or continue to Es Mercadal, about 6.4 km away, for a wander.

Return to TRH Tirant Playa for a swim in the outdoor pool or a drink at the pool bar. For a longer outing, the Favàritx lighthouse is about 14.3 km away, reached by car or bike; the hotel lists bike rental. Dinner can be at the hotel restaurant, leaving the evening free. A taxi is useful after dark if the day ends away from Fornells.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check TRH Tirant Playa's opening dates before booking a winter stay. July and August are the peak, when Fornells and the north coast are busiest; May, June, September and October suit quieter walking and cycling. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night at TRH Tirant Playa, with the amount set by accommodation category, season and length of stay; children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rules with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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