Anana Binisafua

About Anana Binisafua

Anana Binisafua suits travellers who want a quiet, four-star base on Menorca's south-east coast, close to the airport and within easy reach of the whitewashed lanes at Binibeca Vell. Couples who prefer a garden and a pool to a busy resort strip settle here well, and families appreciate the free car parking and the short transfer. The address sits in Binisafúller, a low-key stretch of coast between Sant Lluís and the sea.

Anana Binisafua is a four-star hotel rather than a resort, with an outdoor pool, a garden and a terrace as the shared spaces. The mood is calm and the setting residential, which suits a base for exploring the south-east coast rather than a full-board holiday. Concierge service and free wifi cover the practical side, and laundry service helps on longer stays. Wheelchair access is listed, so ask which areas and rooms it covers.

Location: Binibeca Vell

Binibeca Vell, 1.8 km away on a straight line, is a hamlet of whitewashed lanes and steps built in fishing-village style beside the sea; wandering it takes an hour or two rather than a day. Sant Lluís, 4.3 km from the hotel, is a white village of windmills and a sensible stop for everyday shopping. The address itself, Carrer Gregal in Binisafúller, sits in a quiet residential pocket between the two.

Little beyond the immediate streets is walkable, so a car or a taxi makes the stay easier; free parking at Anana Binisafua removes the usual worry about leaving a vehicle overnight. Maó is 7.9 km away and the port the same, while Menorca Airport is 3.8 km away. In July and August the hamlet and the nearby coves are at their busiest; in May, June and September the same lanes feel empty.

Rooms and facilities

The facilities listed for Anana Binisafua point to an easy, practical stay: an outdoor pool for a morning swim, a garden and terrace for shade, free wifi throughout and free car parking on site. Couples can treat the pool and terrace as the centre of the day and drive out for lunch and coves. Families get room to spread out, and laundry service is useful when children travel with light luggage.

Late arrivals should confirm reception hours with Anana Binisafua before booking a flight that lands after dark, since a small hotel does not always staff the desk through the night. Ask too about pool hours, whether accessible rooms have step-free bathrooms, and how laundry is returned. Concierge can advise on boat trips round the harbour and on driving routes. Check what the rate covers, including breakfast and air conditioning.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 3.8 km from Anana Binisafua on a straight line, a quick transfer for a hotel on this coast. A taxi with bags is the simplest arrival, and a hire car collected at the airport gives transport for the whole stay, with free parking at the hotel. Buses link the airport area with Maó and, in summer, with the resorts; check the island bus operator for current lines and times.

From Maó port, 7.9 km off, drivers follow the harbour road and the lanes behind Sant Lluís to reach Anana Binisafua. Foot passengers off an overnight ferry from Barcelona can take a taxi or a bus into Maó and pick up the same route. Maó is 7.9 km from the hotel and Sant Lluís 4.3 km, so errands are quick. Flights and ferries thin out in winter, and some summer bus lines stop.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Anana Binisafua is not on the beach. The nearest water is at Binibeca Vell, 1.8 km away, where the whitewashed lanes and steps lead down to the sea, so plan on a short drive or a walk. Sant Lluís, 4.3 km off, covers everyday shops, and Maó, 7.9 km away, brings the harbour, the old town and the Georgian windows left by British rule.

Menorca's kitchen is worth planning around. Mahón-Menorca cheese carries a protected designation of origin and turns up on most menus, and the north-coast fishing villages are known for caldereta de llagosta, a lobster stew. Around Binibeca Vell and Sant Lluís the cooking leans on fish, rice and vegetables. Buy cheese and bread in Sant Lluís, 4.3 km from Anana Binisafua, and eat on the terrace instead of going out every night.

A day from Anana Binisafua

Start with a swim in the outdoor pool at Anana Binisafua before the day heats up, then drive the 1.8 km to Binibeca Vell and walk the whitewashed lanes and steps while they are still quiet. Continue to Sant Lluís, 4.3 km from the hotel, for coffee and a look at the windmills. In the afternoon head for Maó, 7.9 km away, and take a boat trip round the harbour, 7.8 km from Anana Binisafua.

Later, drive to La Mola fortress at Maó, 9.7 km from Anana Binisafua, where the 19th-century walls guard the harbour mouth; stay for the light on the water. A talayotic village, 12.4 km away, is the shorter alternative if prehistoric Menorca interests you more. Return to the garden and terrace, then eat in Sant Lluís or Maó. A car makes the loop simple; without one, plan on taxis between stops.

Practical tips

Anana Binisafua is best used between May and October. Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, and July and August are the peak, when the south coast coves and car parks fill early; check the hotel's own opening dates before booking flights. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night by the accommodation, at rates that depend on the type of accommodation and the season, with reductions in low season and for longer stays; check the Govern de les Illes Balears for current rates.

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