Villa Binimary

About Villa Binimary

Villa Binimary suits travellers who want a quiet, self-catering base on Menorca's south coast. The villa is not rated by stars and has no guest score, so the stay depends on what you make of it: a private pool, a kitchen and a patio give independence for a family or a couple. The whitewashed lanes of Binibeca Vell are close by, but the property itself sits outside the bustle.

This is an apartment or villa in the residential style of Binibeca Vell, a hamlet built to look like a traditional fishing village. The listed facilities point to a practical holiday home rather than a serviced hotel. Expect to cook, drive to the beach and manage your own timetable. The outdoor pool and terrace are the main outdoor spaces, and the sea is near enough to influence the air and the light.

Location: Binibeca Vell

Binibeca Vell is a whitewashed fishing-village-style hamlet of lanes and steps by the sea, about 0.8 km straight line from Villa Binimary. The nearest village is Sant Lluís, 3.7 km away, a white village of windmills with shops and services. Es Castell, the Georgian barracks town at the mouth of Maó harbour, is 7.7 km away, and Maó port is 8 km away. A car makes the most sense here, though the hamlet itself is walkable.

In high summer, the lanes of Binibeca Vell fill with day visitors who come to photograph the white walls and blue doors. The villa's position outside the core means more peace. In the shoulder months of May and September, the hamlet is quieter and the sea is warm enough for swimming. Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check the villa's opening dates before booking a winter stay.

Rooms and facilities

Villa Binimary is listed with air conditioning, a fan, a bath, a hairdryer, an iron and board, and a safe. The kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, oven, refrigerator, toaster and coffee maker, plus a washing machine. There is a cot listed, so families with a baby can ask about it. Free WiFi and internet access are listed, and a TV is available for quiet evenings. Smoking is not allowed in the rooms.

The outdoor pool and terrace are the main spaces for relaxing, with a patio and a barbecue not listed but common in such villas. Parking is free on the property, and an ATM is listed nearby. For late arrivals, confirm the check-in procedure with the property, as there is no reception desk. The villa is not beachfront; the sea is visible or reachable within a short drive, but the nearest beach is at Binibeca Vell, 0.8 km away.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 4.9 km straight line from Villa Binimary, a short taxi ride or a few minutes by hire car. The airport has buses to Maó and, in summer, to the resorts, but a car is the practical option for reaching the villa. From the airport, follow signs towards Sant Lluís and then Binibeca. The straight-line distance is short, so the drive should take about ten minutes by road.

Maó port is 8 km straight line away, where ferries arrive from Barcelona and Palma. From the port, a taxi or a hire car is the easiest way to the villa; buses run to Maó and, in summer, to some resorts, but not directly to Binibeca Vell. Flights and ferries are fewer in winter, so plan connections carefully outside the main season. The villa's free parking makes a hire car straightforward.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest area is Binibeca Vell, 0.8 km away, with its whitewashed lanes and a small cove for swimming. Sant Lluís, 3.7 km away, has windmills and a weekly market. Es Castell, 7.7 km away, offers Georgian architecture and a harbourfront. A boat trip round Maó harbour starts about 7.7 km away, and La Mola fortress at Maó is 8.8 km away. A talayotic village, part of the World Heritage prehistoric sites, is 14.4 km away.

Menorca's south coast has limestone coves with white sand under pines, such as Cala Galdana, Cala Macarella and Cala Turqueta, all within a drive. Son Bou, the longest beach, is further west. For food, Mahón-Menorca cheese has a protected designation of origin, and the island's lobster stew, caldereta de llagosta, is a local speciality, though no restaurant is named here. The Camí de Cavalls, the coastal bridleway, passes near the south coast and offers walking.

A day from Villa Binimary

Start the day with coffee on the terrace at Villa Binimary, then drive the 0.8 km to Binibeca Vell. Walk the lanes and steps before the day visitors arrive, and swim from the small cove. Return to the villa for lunch by the pool. In the afternoon, drive 7.7 km to Es Castell and walk along the harbour, or take a boat trip round Maó harbour from the same area.

In the evening, drive 8.8 km to La Mola fortress for views over the harbour entrance, then back towards Maó for a walk along the port. Alternatively, visit Sant Lluís, 3.7 km away, for a quieter evening. The villa's kitchen means you can cook, but the hamlet has a few places to eat in season. End the day back at the pool under the Menorcan sky.

Practical tips

Much of Menorca's tourism business closes roughly from November to April, so check the villa's opening dates before booking. July and August are the peak months, with the hottest weather and the busiest coves; arrive early at beaches or use the car parks with summer limits. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and length of stay, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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