Hotel Rural Binigaus Vell

About Hotel Rural Binigaus Vell

Hotel Rural Binigaus Vell suits travellers who want a base in the Menorcan countryside rather than a resort strip, with the southern coves a short drive away and Es Migjorn Gran close by for everyday shopping. Couples looking for quiet evenings, walkers working a section of the Camí de Cavalls and families who prefer space to a busy hotel complex all fit here. The setting is rural, so a hire car makes the stay far easier.

It is a four-star rural hotel of the agroturismo type, holding a guest score of 4.8 out of 5 from 195 reviews. The building sits on the lane to Sa Mala Garba outside Es Migjorn Gran, and the grounds include gardens, a terrace and an outdoor salt-water pool. Expect a small-scale, countryside stay rather than a large resort, with breakfast served on site and a restaurant listed among the facilities.

Location: Es Migjorn Gran

Es Migjorn Gran is a small inland village in the south of Menorca, a few kilometres from the Migjorn coast and its white-sand coves. The hotel stands on the Camí de Sa Mala Garba, outside the village, so the address is quiet but not isolated: Son Bou is 5.4 km away in a straight line and Cala Galdana 7 km. Es Mercadal, at the foot of Monte Toro, lies 7.4 km off.

Nothing much is within walking distance beyond the lane itself, so plan on a car, a taxi or the seasonal bus network to reach beaches, villages and trailheads. In July and August the southern coves fill early and car parks at the popular ones are limited in summer, so start out at first light. May, June, September and October bring quieter roads, cooler walking and sea temperatures that move from the high teens in May to the mid twenties in early autumn.

Rooms and facilities

Rooms are listed with air conditioning, a TV, a safe, a minibar and a desk, plus a bath, a bidet, a hairdryer, bathrobe and slippers. Non-smoking rooms are available, cots can be arranged for families, and some categories are listed with a sofa bed. Breakfast in the room is listed, which suits early starts for the coast, and guests should ask Hotel Rural Binigaus Vell which categories suit their party.

Beyond the room, the hotel lists a lounge, a patio, a solarium, a garden and both a swimming pool and a salt-water pool, along with a spa and massage. A jacuzzi appears on the list too. There is a restaurant and a bar, lunch is served, and special diets can be discussed in advance. Late arrivals should give the property an expected arrival time and confirm how the keys are handed over.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) sits 17.4 km away in a straight line, south-west of Maó, and the drive to the hotel crosses the island's centre. With luggage, a taxi is the least fuss, and hire cars can be collected at the airport; the hotel also lists a shuttle service and free car parking, so ask about transfers when booking. Buses run to Maó and, in summer, to the resorts, with fewer services outside the season.

From Maó port, 19.9 km away in a straight line, the road route runs west and south towards Es Migjorn Gran. Ferries reach Maó from Barcelona and Palma, and Ciutadella has crossings to Barcelona and Alcúdia on Mallorca; there is usually no regular direct ferry between Ibiza and Menorca, so most travellers connect through Mallorca or fly. Winter brings fewer sailings and flights, so check operators and the hotel before fixing dates.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Son Bou, the longest beach on the island with dunes and a wetland behind it, is 5.4 km away in a straight line, and Cala Galdana 7 km. Cala Macarella, a white-sand cove under pine, is 8.6 km off by the same measure, and Cala Turqueta lies on the same stretch of the Migjorn coast; arrive early or use the bus in summer. Cala en Porter and Binibeca Vell make good half-day trips.

Menorca's cooking leans on the sea and the farm: caldereta de llagosta, the lobster stew associated with Fornells on the north coast, and Mahón-Menorca cheese, which carries a protected designation of origin. The British period in the 18th century left a gin tradition in Maó. Shops in Es Migjorn Gran, the village nearest the hotel, cover picnic supplies, while Maó and Ciutadella have the widest choice of food shops and markets.

A day from Hotel Rural Binigaus Vell

Start with breakfast on the terrace, then drive to Cala Macarella, 8.6 km away in a straight line, for a morning swim before the car park fills. Walking the Camí de Cavalls is the other option: the long-distance path passes along this coast in stages, and a short section can be joined near the southern coves. Return to the hotel for a late lunch and the salt-water pool.

In the afternoon, drive 7.4 km to Es Mercadal and continue up Monte Toro, the island's highest point at about 358 m, for views across both coasts and the sanctuary at the top. A talayotic village lies about 7.4 km away for a shorter stop on the way back. End the evening with dinner at the hotel's restaurant, then step outside for the quiet of the countryside after dark.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's seasonal business, from boat trips to beach bars and many restaurants, shuts roughly between November and April, so confirm with Hotel Rural Binigaus Vell that it is open for your dates before booking outside the main season. July and August are the peak. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is added to the bill per person per night; the amount varies with the type of accommodation and the time of year, falls in low season and on longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. The Govern de les Illes Balears sets the rates, so check the current bands and confirm with the hotel.

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