Villa Bini Estrella

About Villa Bini Estrella

Villa Bini Estrella is a self-catering villa in the Menorcan countryside, set away from the main resort areas. It suits travellers who want a quiet base with their own pool, kitchen and free parking, rather than a hotel with on-site restaurants or a beachfront location. The villa is not rated with stars and has no guest score, so you book on the basis of its listed facilities and the area.

The property offers an outdoor pool, a terrace and a patio, plus a full kitchen with oven, microwave, dishwasher and toaster. Free wifi, air conditioning and a washing machine are listed. It is a single-unit stay, ideal for a family or a group who prefer independence and space.

Location: Maó (Mahón)

Villa Bini Estrella is on the Disseminat Es Canutells road, in the countryside south of Maó. The nearest beach is Cala en Porter, a deep cove between high cliffs, 4 km away in a straight line. The whitewashed hamlet of Binibeca Vell is 6.2 km away, and the village of Sant Lluís, with its windmills, is 7.4 km away. A hire car is essential: the villa is not within walking distance of shops, restaurants or a beach.

In high summer (July and August) the southern coves fill early, but the villa's rural setting remains calm. In the shoulder months of May, June and September the area is quieter, and the pool and terrace become the focus of the day. The villa's address is a rural road, so expect no streetlights and little passing traffic.

Rooms and facilities

The villa is listed with a balcony, a terrace and a patio, plus an outdoor pool. Inside, the kitchen has a refrigerator, oven, microwave, dishwasher, toaster and coffee maker. Air conditioning, a fan, a washing machine, an iron and board, and a hairdryer are provided. A cot is available on request. The property has a TV, DVD player and free wifi.

There is no information about the number of bedrooms or bathrooms. Confirm the layout with the property when booking, especially if you are a family with children or a group of adults. The listed non-smoking rooms and smoke detector suggest the whole villa is non-smoking. Late arrivals should check the check-in procedure, as the villa has no reception desk.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 4.2 km away in a straight line, making it the closest transport hub. A taxi takes about 10 minutes. A hire car collected at the airport is the most practical option, as the villa is in the countryside. Buses from the airport run to Maó and, in summer, to some resorts, but they do not serve the villa directly.

Maó port is 9 km away in a straight line, about a 15-minute drive. Ferries from Barcelona and Palma arrive there. Cala en Porter is 4 km away, and Binibeca Vell is 6.2 km away. In winter (November to April) flights and ferries are fewer, and the villa's opening dates should be checked with the property. Seasonal bus services to the southern coves are limited outside summer.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Cala en Porter is 4 km away, a deep cove with high cliffs and a sandy beach. Binibeca Vell, 6.2 km away, is a whitewashed fishing-village-style hamlet with narrow lanes. Sant Lluís, 7.4 km away, has windmills and a weekly market. A talayotic village is 7.9 km away, a prehistoric site from the Talayotic Menorca World Heritage listing. A boat trip round Maó harbour starts 9.2 km away, and La Mola fortress is 12.2 km away.

Menorca is known for Mahón-Menorca cheese, a protected designation of origin product, and for caldereta de llagosta (lobster stew) from the north coast village of Fornells. The Camí de Cavalls, the 185-km coastal bridleway, passes near the southern coves. The villa's kitchen allows you to cook with local produce bought in Maó or Sant Lluís.

A day from Villa Bini Estrella

Start the morning with breakfast on the terrace, then drive 4 km to Cala en Porter for a swim before the crowds arrive. The cove is sheltered by cliffs, so the water is usually calm. Return to the villa for lunch by the pool. In the afternoon, drive 6.2 km to Binibeca Vell to walk through the white lanes and look out over the sea.

In the evening, drive 9.2 km to Maó harbour for a walk along the waterfront and a view of the boats. The harbour is about 5 km long, one of the largest natural harbours in the Mediterranean. Alternatively, drive 7.4 km to Sant Lluís for a quieter evening. The villa's rural location means you drive back in darkness, but the pool and terrace offer a private end to the day.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check Villa Bini Estrella's opening dates with the property. July and August are the peak months, when the southern coves fill early and car parks at Cala en Porter and Binibeca Vell can be full by mid-morning. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the type of accommodation and the season, is reduced in low season and for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate on the Govern de les Illes Balears site.

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