Casa Maria

About Casa Maria

Casa Maria is a three-star apartment on Carrer D'es Garrovers in Cala Galdana, on Menorca's south coast, a practical self-catering base for families and small groups who want a kitchen, a pool and parking rather than a hotel routine. The bay and the wilder southern calas sit within easy reach, while the interior roads run north to Es Mercadal and Monte Toro, 12.4 km away.

Self-catering is the pattern here: the listed facilities include a kitchen with an oven, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator, plus a washing machine and an iron and board for longer stays. The three-star grading and the outdoor pool suit couples who prefer quiet independence as much as families, and a cot is listed for younger guests. Ask Casa Maria about arrival arrangements before booking directly.

Location: Cala Galdana

Cala Galdana is a horseshoe bay on Menorca's Migjorn coast, white sand and pine below limestone cliffs, with the calm water that makes the south coast easy for children. Casa Maria stands 0.6 km from the bay in a straight line, a short walk down for a morning swim. The calas either side of the resort are the reason many people choose this stretch of coast.

A car makes the difference beyond the bay. Cala Macarella is 2.2 km away in a straight line and Cala Turqueta 4.4 km, and both coves have small car parks that fill early in summer, which is why many visitors take the seasonal bus or walk the coast path. Son Bou lies 10.7 km off. Es Mercadal, at the foot of Monte Toro, is 12.4 km away.

Rooms and facilities

The listed facilities point to a self-contained apartment rather than a serviced hotel: air conditioning, free wifi and a TV indoors, a balcony and a terrace outside, and a kitchen with an oven, microwave, dishwasher and refrigerator. A washing machine, iron and board make longer stays easier, and the outdoor pool gives children somewhere to swim without leaving the property. A bath and a bidet appear among the bathroom details.

Smoke detectors and non-smoking rooms are listed, along with free car parking and a garage, which matters in a resort where street parking is tight in August. Confirm with Casa Maria how the garage is allocated, whether the pool is shared with other properties, and the check-in and check-out times before booking. Cot requests for a young child are worth raising at the same time.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 23.4 km from Casa Maria in a straight line, sitting about 4-5 km south-west of Maó. Hiring a car at the terminal is the simplest way to reach Cala Galdana, and the drive south crosses the island's limestone interior. Taxis wait at the terminal, and buses serve Maó and, in summer, the resorts; check the island bus operator for current lines.

From Maó port, 26.2 km away, the route follows the same roads south. Ferries reach the harbour, about 5 km long, from Barcelona and Palma, with overnight crossings of several hours from the mainland. Son Bou is 10.7 km from Casa Maria and Es Mercadal 12.4 km, handy markers if you drive yourself. Winter brings fewer flights and sailings, so match dates to the timetable before booking.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala Macarella, 2.2 km from Casa Maria in a straight line, is the closest of the wild southern coves, reached on foot along the coast or by a short drive. Cala Turqueta is 4.4 km off. Cala Galdana itself, 0.6 km from the apartment, is the easiest swim, and Son Bou, 10.7 km away, has the longest beach on Menorca, with dunes and wetland behind it.

Food on Menorca follows the coast and the interior. Mahón-Menorca cheese carries a protected designation of origin, the north-coast fishing villages are known for caldereta de llagosta, and British rule for most of the 18th century left Maó Georgian windows, Es Castell and a gin tradition. From Casa Maria, Es Mercadal, 12.4 km inland, is the natural stop, with the sanctuary on Monte Toro above it.

A day from Casa Maria

Start early at Cala Macarella, 2.2 km from Casa Maria, walking the coast path before the day heats up and the car park at the head of the cove fills. Cala Turqueta, 4.4 km from the apartment, works as a second swim, or stay at Cala Galdana, 0.6 km away, where the bay is calmest in the morning. Lunch from the kitchen covers the middle of the day.

In the afternoon, drive inland to the Naveta des Tudons, 8.9 km from Casa Maria, a boat-shaped prehistoric tomb near Ciutadella and part of the Talayotic Menorca World Heritage listing added in 2023. Continue to Es Mercadal, 12.4 km off, below Monte Toro at about 358 m, for views of both coasts, then return for a swim and dinner on the terrace at the end of the day.

Practical tips

Opening dates at Casa Maria are worth checking before booking outside summer, because many Menorca hotels and seasonal businesses shut roughly from November to April, while Maó and Ciutadella stay open all year. The coast around Cala Galdana is fullest in July and August, when parking at Macarella and Turqueta fills early. The ecotasa, the Balearic sustainable tourism tax, is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the type and season, drops in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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