Villa Adelaide

About Villa Adelaide

Villa Adelaide suits travellers who want a self-contained base in a quiet coastal hamlet. The property is a private villa with its own outdoor pool, kitchen and parking, ideal for couples or families who prefer to cook and relax on their own schedule. Binibeca Vell, a whitewashed fishing-village-style settlement of lanes and steps by the sea, gives the stay a calm, local feel away from the main resort strips.

This is a self-catering villa, not a rated hotel. The accommodation is listed with air conditioning, free wifi, a dishwasher, a washing machine and a safe. There is a pool bar on site. The property is not beachfront, but the sea and the coves of Binibeca are within a short drive. The guest score is not available.

Location: Binibeca Vell

Villa Adelaide is on Carrer De Sarpã No 3 in Binibeca Vell, a hamlet on Menorca's south coast. Binibeca Vell is a pedestrian-friendly cluster of white houses, narrow alleys and small squares built to resemble a traditional fishing village. It is about 1.2 km straight line from the villa to the centre of Binibeca Vell, where you find the rocky shoreline and a few small coves. Sant Lluís, a white village with windmills, is 3.5 km away.

In high summer, the area gets busy with day visitors who park near the coves, but the villa's private parking means you can come and go easily. In the shoulder months of May, June, September and October, the hamlet is quieter and the lanes are more relaxed. A car is useful for reaching the nearest beaches and villages, though taxis are available. Maó (Mahón) is 7.5 km straight line from the villa.

Rooms and facilities

Villa Adelaide is a self-contained villa, so the rooms are private and not shared. The listed facilities include air conditioning, a kitchen with a dishwasher and microwave, a washing machine, a hairdryer and a safe. Free wifi is available throughout. The property has non-smoking rooms and a smoke detector. There is an outdoor pool with a pool bar, and free car parking on site.

Couples and families will find the kitchen and washing machine useful for longer stays. Late arrivals should confirm check-in procedures with the property, as the villa may not have a 24-hour reception. The pool is private, so you can use it at any time during your stay. Confirm with the property whether the pool is heated or open year-round.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 4.2 km straight line from Villa Adelaide. A taxi from the airport takes about 10 minutes. A hire car collected at the airport gives you flexibility for exploring the island; the villa has free parking. Buses run from the airport to Maó and, in summer, to the resorts, but a taxi or hire car is more direct for Binibeca Vell.

From Maó port, the straight-line distance is 7.5 km. Ferries from Barcelona, Alcúdia and Palma arrive at Maó. A taxi from the port to the villa takes about 15 minutes. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, so check schedules with the operators. Seasonal buses from Maó to Sant Lluís run in summer; from Sant Lluís you can take a taxi or walk the remaining 3.5 km.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Binibeca Vell is 1.2 km straight line from Villa Adelaide, offering rocky coves and a small beach area. The south coast of Menorca has limestone coves with white sand, such as Cala en Porter, Cala Galdana and Cala Macarella, all within a short drive. Sant Lluís, 3.5 km away, has a white village centre with windmills and basic shops. Maó, 7.5 km away, has a large natural harbour, restaurants and the 19th-century La Mola fortress at 8.7 km.

A boat trip round Maó harbour is 7.3 km straight line from the villa. The prehistoric Talayotic Menorca sites, a UNESCO World Heritage listing since 2023, include a talayotic village 13.7 km away. Mahón-Menorca cheese, with a protected designation of origin, is available in local shops. The Camí de Cavalls, the coastal bridleway, passes near the south coast coves.

A day from Villa Adelaide

Start the morning at Villa Adelaide with breakfast in the kitchen or by the pool. Drive 7.5 km to Maó and walk along the harbour, then visit La Mola fortress 8.7 km from the villa. The fortress offers views over the harbour entrance. For lunch, pick up supplies in Maó or Sant Lluís and return to the villa for a meal by the pool.

In the afternoon, drive 1.2 km to Binibeca Vell and explore the whitewashed lanes and steps down to the sea. Swim in a rocky cove or walk along the shoreline. In the evening, drive to a nearby cove for sunset, or stay at the villa and use the pool bar. The quiet atmosphere of Binibeca Vell makes for a relaxed end to the day.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business, including many hotels, beach bars and seasonal buses, closes roughly from November to April; check Villa Adelaide's opening dates directly. July and August are the peak months, when the southern coves fill early and car parks have limits. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax (the ecotasa) is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and is reduced for longer stays, with children under 16 exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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