Apartamentos Gama

About Apartamentos Gama

Apartamentos Gama suits families and couples who want a self-catering base on Menorca's south coast, close to the calas around Cala Galdana. The three-star apartments are 0.7 km from Cala Galdana in a straight line, and the white-sand coves of the Migjorn coast lie within a short drive. Kitchens, a washing machine and a garden make longer stays practical, and the picnic area and terrace give families room to spread out after a day at the beach.

Expect an apartment-style stay rather than a hotel with full service. Each unit is listed with a kitchen or kitchenette, a refrigerator, a microwave and a toaster, so breakfast and lunch can be made on site, while the outdoor pool and garden handle the afternoons. Perks such as babysitting, cots and a laundry service help families; pets are allowed, so a dog can travel with you. Free wifi and free car parking are listed as well, which keeps a car-based holiday simple.

Location: Cala Galdana

Cala Galdana is a horseshoe bay on Menorca's south coast and a practical base for the wilder calas nearby. Apartamentos Gama is 0.7 km from the bay in a straight line, close enough to walk down for a morning swim. The village is small and seasonal; Es Mercadal, at the foot of Monte Toro, is 12.3 km away for year-round shops and services. Maó, the capital, sits 26.1 km away and makes a wet-day alternative.

A car makes the rest of the south coast simple. Cala Macarella is 2.3 km from Apartamentos Gama and Cala Turqueta 4.5 km, and the car parks at both coves fill early in summer, with some limits in high season. Son Bou, the island's longest beach, lies 10.6 km away. In high summer the lanes around Cala Galdana are busy; in May, June, September and October the same coves are quieter and easier to reach.

Rooms and facilities

Apartments at Gama are set up for self-catering. Kitchens and kitchenettes are listed with a refrigerator, microwave, dishwasher, toaster and coffee making, enough for breakfast and simple evening meals. Couples get a balcony, patio or terrace for slow evenings, and families can ask about cots, family rooms and the babysitting service. A washing machine, iron and board and a laundry service help on longer stays. Free wifi and a TV appear in the facilities list.

Check arrival details with the property before travelling, as apartment buildings vary on reception hours and key collection. Fans are listed for warm nights, so ask about cooling if you come in August. Non-smoking rooms, a safe and free car parking are all listed; confirm whether the shuttle service and the babysitting service need booking ahead. A hairdryer and internet access round out the practical side.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 23.2 km from Apartamentos Gama in a straight line. A hire car collected at the terminal is the simplest option, and it also covers the calas and their car parks once you are settled. Taxis wait at the airport; public transport goes to Maó, with extra seasonal services towards the resorts in summer. Confirm the current routes with the island bus operator before relying on them.

From Maó port, 26.1 km away, the drive crosses the island towards the south coast; ferries from Maó run to Barcelona and Palma, and Ciutadella, in the west, has crossings to Alcúdia on Mallorca. Flights and ferries thin out between November and April, so check timetables with the operators well before booking. Free car parking at Apartamentos Gama means a hire car can stay put overnight.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Macarella, 2.3 km from Apartamentos Gama, is the closest of the wild south-coast coves, reached on foot along the Camí de Cavalls or by car. Cala Turqueta, 4.5 km away, has clear water and fills early. Son Bou, 10.6 km east, is the longest beach on Menorca, with dunes and a wetland behind it. All three are limestone coves with pale sand under pine.

Inland, the Naveta des Tudons is 9 km away, a boat-shaped prehistoric tomb from the Talayotic era, and Es Mercadal, 12.3 km from the apartments, sits under Monte Toro, the island's highest point at about 358 m, with a sanctuary at the top. Menorca's food is worth planning around: Mahón-Menorca cheese carries a protected designation of origin, and lobster stew belongs to the north-coast fishing village of Fornells. Village shops near Es Mercadal cover self-catering needs.

A day from Apartamentos Gama

Start early with the walk to Cala Galdana, 0.7 km from Apartamentos Gama, for a swim before the bay fills. Then drive the 2.3 km to Cala Macarella, or continue to Cala Turqueta at 4.5 km, and walk a stretch of the Camí de Cavalls between the two. Parking at both coves is limited in summer, so an early start saves time; the bridleway is the alternative on foot.

In the afternoon, head inland to the Naveta des Tudons, 9 km away, or climb to Monte Toro above Es Mercadal, 12.3 km from the apartments, for a view across both coasts. Back at Apartamentos Gama, the outdoor pool, garden and terrace take the late afternoon, and the kitchen handles dinner. For a change of scene, drive down to Cala Galdana for an evening on the bay.

Practical tips

Many Menorca businesses, from beach bars to seasonal buses, close roughly from November to April, so ask Apartamentos Gama which months it opens and whether the pool and shuttle service run outside the main season. July and August are the busiest weeks around Cala Galdana, with the calas filling by mid-morning. A sustainable tourism tax, the ecotasa, is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the type and category of the property and the season, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check current rates with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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