Bini Lisa

About Bini Lisa

Bini Lisa is a villa-style property in south-east Menorca, suited to travellers who want a self-contained base with a pool and kitchen. The hotel is listed with a swimming pool, terrace and garden, plus free wifi and air conditioning. It works for couples or small families who prefer to cook and eat at their own pace rather than rely on hotel restaurants.

The hotel sits inland from the coast, about 0.8 km straight line from the whitewashed hamlet of Binibeca Vell. That puts it within walking distance of the sea and the lanes of Binibeca, but away from the noise of the main resort strip. The score and star rating are not given in the listing.

Location: Binibeca Vell

Bini Lisa is in the south-east of Menorca, near the village of Sant Lluís (3.8 km straight line). Sant Lluís is a whitewashed village with windmills, a church square and a few shops and cafés. The hamlet of Binibeca Vell, 0.8 km away, is a pedestrian-friendly network of whitewashed houses and steps built to resemble a traditional fishing village, with small coves and rocky platforms for swimming.

In July and August the area is busy: the coves fill early and cars line the narrow lanes. In May, June, September and October the pace drops; the weather is still warm enough for the pool and the sea, and parking is easier. A hire car is useful for reaching the island's other beaches and sights, as the hotel is not on a regular bus route.

Rooms and facilities

The rooms at Bini Lisa are listed with air conditioning, a kitchen, dishwasher, microwave, oven, refrigerator and washing machine. That makes them suitable for families who need to prepare meals and wash clothes. A cot and high chair are listed, so the property can accommodate young children. Each room has a terrace or balcony, a TV and wifi. The rooms are non-smoking, and a smoke detector is fitted.

Late arrivals should confirm with the property how keys or access are managed, as there is no reception desk listed. The kitchen is equipped for self-catering, but guests should check what is provided in the way of basic supplies such as coffee, oil or salt. The outdoor pool is shared and open in the warmer months; confirm the opening dates with Bini Lisa directly.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 4.9 km straight line from Bini Lisa. A taxi takes about ten minutes; a hire car collected at the airport is the most flexible option for the stay. Buses run from the airport to Maó, but there is no direct bus to Binibeca or Sant Lluís, so a taxi or hire car is needed for the final leg.

Maó port is 8 km straight line away; ferries from Barcelona, Mallorca and Palma arrive there. A taxi from the port to Bini Lisa takes about 15 minutes. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, and some bus lines stop running. Check the island bus operator for current timetables if arriving outside the main season.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest beach area is Binibeca Vell, 0.8 km away, with rocky coves and a small sandy patch. For a longer sandy beach, Son Bou is about 14 km straight line, with dunes and a wetland behind it. Cala en Porter, a deep cove between high cliffs, is a similar distance. The south coast coves such as Cala Macarella and Cala Turqueta are reachable by car but fill early in summer.

The village of Sant Lluís, 3.8 km away, has a market, a few shops and a white church. Es Castell, 7.8 km away, is a Georgian barracks town at the mouth of Maó harbour. A boat trip round Maó harbour (7.7 km straight line) gives a view of the 19th-century La Mola fortress (8.9 km). The talayotic village at 14.3 km is one of the prehistoric sites that form the UNESCO Talayotic Menorca listing.

A day from Bini Lisa

Start the morning at Bini Lisa with breakfast on the terrace. Walk the 0.8 km to Binibeca Vell to explore the whitewashed lanes and steps before the heat builds. Swim from the rocky platforms or sit by the water. Return to the hotel for lunch at the pool.

In the afternoon, drive the 7.7 km to Maó harbour for a boat trip round the port, passing the 19th-century La Mola fortress (8.9 km). Alternatively, visit the talayotic village 14.3 km away to see the prehistoric taules and talaiots. End the day with a walk through Es Castell (7.8 km) and watch the evening light over the harbour mouth before driving back to Bini Lisa.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check with Bini Lisa whether it opens all year or only in the warmer months. July and August are the peak, with higher demand for cars and more visitors at the coves. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and the type of accommodation, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate on the Govern de les Illes Balears website.

Questions about Bini Lisa