Finca Son Pere

About Finca Son Pere

Finca Son Pere suits travellers who want Menorca's countryside rather than a resort strip. The hotel is a three-star rural property at Sant Pere, inland from the north coast and within easy reach of Es Mercadal. Couples after quiet evenings, walkers working through stages of the Camí de Cavalls and families who value space and a pool all fit the same brief. A hire car makes the most of the setting, because beaches and villages sit several kilometres apart.

The property is classed as a rural hotel or agroturismo and carries three stars. Expect a countryside setting rather than a polished resort: a garden, a terrace and an outdoor pool are listed, with free parking and wifi alongside. That mix works for a base-and-explore holiday, with mornings out and afternoons by the water. It suits anyone who prefers lanes and fields to a town-centre address, and less so a household wanting to walk to a sandy cove.

Location: Ferreries

Finca Son Pere stands in open country at Diseminado Sant Pere, away from the built-up resorts. Es Mercadal, the town at the foot of Monte Toro, is 6 km away in a straight line, and the sanctuary and viewpoint on Monte Toro itself are 7.8 km off. Fornells, the north-coast village on its sheltered bay, is 10.7 km from the hotel, while Cala Galdana on the south coast lies 9.6 km away. Maó, the capital, sits 24.1 km off, so the hotel places you in the middle of the island rather than at either end.

Little sits within walking distance of the gate, so a car, a taxi or the island buses do the work on beach days. The lanes around Sant Pere are fine for a short stroll, and the garden and terrace cover the rest. July and August fill the southern coves and their car parks early, so an early start pays. Shoulder months bring quieter roads, easier walking and a sea that typically holds around 23-25 °C in September.

Rooms and facilities

The listed facilities point to an easy, outdoors sort of stay. Couples get a garden, a terrace and an outdoor pool for slow afternoons, with wifi and internet access if some work has to happen. Families have a playground on site and room to spread out, which matters when the nearest sand is a drive away. Arrival times are set by the property, so confirm them with Finca Son Pere before travelling.

Several details are worth confirming with Finca Son Pere before booking. Horse riding is listed, so ask whether rides leave from the property or are arranged nearby, and whether they run outside high season. A restaurant is listed as well, so check its opening days and whether dinner should be booked ahead. Wheelchair accessibility is listed; ask which areas are step-free if that matters to your party. Parking is free, which removes a recurring chore from a car-based holiday.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 22.8 km from Finca Son Pere in a straight line, south-west of Maó. The simplest arrival is a hire car collected at the terminal, which then covers beach runs for the rest of the week. Taxis wait at the airport, and there are buses into Maó with more services in summer. Road distances run longer than the straight-line figure, so tell the hotel if you expect to arrive late.

From Maó port, 24.1 km away, ferries come in from Barcelona and Palma, the mainland crossing being an overnight run of several hours. Drivers head for Es Mercadal, 6 km from the hotel, then take the lanes to Sant Pere. Fornells is 10.7 km off and Cala Galdana 9.6 km, which sets the scale of the area: everything is a short drive. Winter thins the flight and ferry schedules, so check the hotel's season first.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Beaches come in two flavours. Cala Galdana is 9.6 km from Finca Son Pere and Cala Macarella 10.6 km, both white sand under pine on the southern Migjorn coast. North of the hotel, the shoreline around Fornells, 10.7 km off, has darker rock and redder sand, and kayaking along that stretch is noted at 8.1 km. Southern car parks fill early in summer and some coves have vehicle limits, so set out promptly.

Es Mercadal, 6 km away, is the local town for errands, and Monte Toro above it, at 7.8 km, is the island's highest point at about 358 m, with a sanctuary and views across both coasts. Menorcan food is plain and good: Mahón-Menorca cheese with protected designation of origin, lobster stew in the north-coast fishing villages, and a gin tradition left by British rule. Finca Son Pere lists a restaurant, so ask about its hours before planning evenings out.

A day from Finca Son Pere

Start early and drive the 7.8 km to Monte Toro for the sanctuary and the view over both coasts, then drop into Es Mercadal, 6 km from Finca Son Pere, for a walk around the town. Continue to Fornells, 10.7 km away, and take to the water on the north coast, where kayaking is noted at 8.1 km. Return for a swim in the pool before the afternoon heat settles.

Give the second half of the day to the south: Cala Galdana is 9.6 km off and Cala Macarella 10.6 km, the latter reached by road and then on foot to the sand. Come back through Es Mercadal for supplies, then eat at the property if its restaurant is open, or drive to Fornells for the evening. All figures are straight-line, so allow extra time on Menorca's lanes and check seasonal opening before relying on a late dinner.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so confirm Finca Son Pere's opening dates before booking a winter or early-spring stay. The peak falls in July and August, with the busiest coves and fullest car parks. May, June, September and October are gentler for walking and driving. A sustainable tourism tax, the ecotasa, is charged per person per night by Finca Son Pere; rates vary with the accommodation's type and category and with the season, children under 16 are exempt, and the Govern de les Illes Balears publishes the current rules.

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