Villa Bini Kim

About Villa Bini Kim

Villa Bini Kim is a self-catering apartment or villa in the south of Menorca, in the whitewashed hamlet of Binibeca Vell. It suits travellers who want a private base with a kitchen and a pool, away from large resorts. The property is not rated for stars and has no guest score listed, but its facilities include air conditioning, free WiFi and a terrace.

The villa is designed for independent stays: you cook your own meals, swim in the outdoor pool and relax in the garden. It works well for couples or small families who prefer a quiet location near the coast. The nearest village, Binibeca Vell, is a short walk away, and the airport is less than 5 km straight-line distance.

Location: Binibeca Vell

Binibeca Vell is a whitewashed fishing-village-style hamlet of narrow lanes and steps by the sea. It was built to look like a traditional Menorcan fishing village, with low white houses and small squares. Villa Bini Kim is at Es Gambi 60, about 0.7 km straight line from the centre of Binibeca Vell. The area is quiet and residential, with a few shops and places to eat within walking distance in summer.

The villa is 3.8 km straight line from Sant Lluís, a white village of windmills, and 7.8 km from Es Castell, a Georgian barracks town at the mouth of Maó harbour. In high summer the south coast coves fill early, but Binibeca Vell itself is less crowded than the larger sandy beaches. In the shoulder months of May, June and September the area is quieter and parking is easier.

Rooms and facilities

Villa Bini Kim is listed with a kitchen, a microwave, an oven, a toaster, a dishwasher, a refrigerator and a washing machine. There is air conditioning, free WiFi, a TV and a DVD player. The property has a bath, an iron and board, and a terrace with garden and outdoor pool. It is a non-smoking property.

The villa suits guests who want to self-cater and have their own outdoor space. Confirm with the property the exact number of bedrooms and the layout, as this is not specified. Late arrivals should check the check-in procedure in advance, as no times are given. The facilities are for independent use, so there is no on-site reception or restaurant.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 4.7 km straight line from Villa Bini Kim. A taxi takes about 10 minutes. A hire car is the most practical option for exploring the island, as the villa is in a residential area. Buses run from the airport to Maó and, in summer, to some resorts, but they do not serve Binibeca Vell directly. Check the island bus operator for current routes.

Maó port is 7.9 km straight line away. Ferries from Barcelona arrive at Maó and Ciutadella; from Maó you can take a taxi or hire car to the villa. Sant Lluís is 3.8 km away and Es Castell 7.8 km. In winter, flights and ferries are fewer, and many seasonal services stop. Check the hotel's opening dates before booking outside the main season.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

Binibeca Vell is 0.7 km from the villa. The hamlet has a small cove with rocks and clear water, and a few seasonal shops. Sant Lluís, 3.8 km away, has windmills and a weekly market. Es Castell, 7.8 km away, has a Georgian harbour and the La Mola fortress at 9 km. A boat trip round Maó harbour is 7.7 km straight line, and a talayotic village is 14 km away.

The south coast of Menorca has white sand coves such as Cala en Porter, Cala Galdana and Cala Macarella, all within a short drive. The north coast has the fishing village of Fornells, known for lobster stew (caldereta de llagosta), and the Favàritx lighthouse inside S'Albufera des Grau Natural Park. Mahón-Menorca cheese is a local speciality.

A day from Villa Bini Kim

Start the morning with coffee on the terrace at Villa Bini Kim. Walk the 0.7 km to Binibeca Vell and explore the white lanes and the small rocky cove. Drive 7.7 km to Maó harbour for a boat trip around the natural harbour, which is about 5 km long. Stop at Es Castell, 7.8 km away, to see the Georgian barracks and the harbour mouth.

In the afternoon, drive 9 km to La Mola fortress for views over the harbour entrance. Return to the villa for a swim in the outdoor pool and a meal prepared in the kitchen. In the evening, drive 14 km to visit a talayotic village, a prehistoric site from the Talayotic Menorca World Heritage listing. End the day back at the villa with a DVD or a drink on the terrace.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April; check Villa Bini Kim's opening dates before booking. 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 and in low season. Children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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