Villa El Guerito

About Villa El Guerito

Villa El Guerito is a self-catering villa in the south of Menorca, set in the quiet area of Binibeca Vell. The property suits travellers who want independence: a kitchen, a garden, a terrace and an outdoor pool are all listed, with free parking on site. It works well for families, as cots and high chairs are mentioned in the facilities.

The villa is not rated by stars and has no guest score. The stay is about having your own space rather than hotel services. You cook, drive to the coves and come back to a private patio. The south coast is the warm, sheltered side of the island, and the whitewashed lanes of Binibeca Vell are close enough for an evening stroll.

Location: Binibeca Vell

Binibeca Vell is a whitewashed fishing-village-style hamlet of lanes and steps by the sea. It is built for walking, with no cars in the narrowest parts. The villa is 1.8 km from the hamlet in a straight line, so you are near the water but not on it. Sant Lluís, a white village of windmills, is 4 km away, and Es Castell, the Georgian barracks town, is 7.7 km away.

In high summer, the south coast is popular, and car parks at the coves fill early. The villa's own parking avoids that problem. In the shoulder months of May and September, the area is quieter, and the lanes of Binibeca Vell are pleasant in the cooler evenings. The nearest beach is not specified, but the hamlet by the sea gives you a starting point for exploring.

Rooms and facilities

The villa is listed with air conditioning, free wifi and a safe. The kitchen has a dishwasher, microwave, oven, toaster and washing machine, so self-catering is practical. There is a TV, a hairdryer, an iron and board, and toiletries are listed. The outdoor pool and garden are part of the property, along with a patio and terrace.

For families, cots and high chairs are listed, which is useful for young children. The villa is non-smoking inside. You should confirm the exact layout, the number of bedrooms and the pool size with the property before booking. Late arrivals are fine, but check the check-in procedure and whether a cot needs to be requested in advance.

Getting there

Menorca Airport (MAH) is 6 km away in a straight line. A taxi takes about 10 to 15 minutes, or you can hire a car at the airport and drive. The villa has free car parking, which makes a hire car the practical choice for exploring the south coast. Buses run from the airport to Maó and, in summer, to some resorts, but a car gives more flexibility.

Maó port is 8.3 km away, where ferries arrive from Barcelona and Palma. From the port, a taxi or a hire car covers the distance in about 15 minutes. Binibeca Vell is 1.8 km from the villa, so you could walk if you wanted, but the lanes are not all lit, and a car is easier. Flights and ferries are fewer in winter, so check the seasonal timetables.

Beaches, sights and food nearby

The nearest area is Binibeca Vell, 1.8 km away, with its whitewashed lanes and sea views. Sant Lluís is 4 km away, a village with windmills and a market on some days. Es Castell, 7.7 km away, has Georgian architecture from the British period. Maó, 8.3 km away, sits above a long natural harbour and is worth a visit for its gin tradition and waterfront.

A boat trip round Maó harbour is 8 km away, and La Mola fortress is 8.5 km away. S'Albufera des Grau, the Biosphere Reserve's core zone, is 15.1 km away. The south coast coves, such as Cala Macarella and Cala Turqueta, are within a short drive, but their car parks fill early. Mahón-Menorca cheese is a local speciality to try.

A day from Villa El Guerito

Start the morning with a swim in the villa's outdoor pool, then drive the 1.8 km to Binibeca Vell. Walk the lanes and steps, and find a spot by the sea for a coffee. From there, head to Sant Lluís, 4 km away, to see the windmills and the whitewashed church. Return to the villa for lunch on the patio.

In the afternoon, drive to Maó, 8.3 km away, and take a boat trip round the harbour, which is one of the largest natural harbours in the Mediterranean. Visit La Mola fortress, 8.5 km away, which guards the harbour mouth. In the evening, drive back to Binibeca Vell for a walk along the water as the light fades, then cook dinner at the villa.

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 busiest beaches and the highest demand. The Balearic sustainable tourism tax is charged per person per night by the accommodation; the rate depends on the season and the type of stay, is reduced for longer stays, and children under 16 are exempt. Check the current rate with the Govern de les Illes Balears.

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